Dear Colleagues, I am excited to announce that I have accepted the position of Head of Adult Services at Oxford Public Library and that I will begin there January 10, 2022. It's been my privilege and honor to work with an incredibly dynamic and creative staff at the Addison Township Library for the last ten years. Our small library is a powerful participant in building community connection and promoting the love of books and independent learning. I know that we will find the perfect candidate to shepherd the community through the library's upcoming building and reopening phase scheduled to take place within the next couple years. Please consider applying or letting your colleagues know about this outstanding opportunity. Jaema Job Posting Library Director Addison Township Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd., Leonard, MI 48367 Full-time, Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Range: $40-50,000 Qualifications · Master's of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited program · State of Michigan professional Level 2 Certification Full Job Description The Addison Township Public Library is seeking an experienced library professional dedicated to the daily planning, organizing and directing all library functions including facilitating the plan to build a new 5,000 sq. ft. library on donated property. Go to [ https://letsbuildalibrary.org/ | https://letsbuildalibrary.org ] for more information. The Library is located in Addison Township, Michigan (pop. 6,315) and services the Township, including Leonard (48367), Lakeville (48366) and Oxford (48370). Funded through a perpetual millage, and an additional millage coming up for renewal in 2024, we are a Class II library belonging to The Library Network, a public library cooperative. The current staff of 10 orders, links and processes materials as well as collaborates effectively to offer year-round programming. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits: Paid holiday time off, six leave days, one week vacation time per fiscal year. Applications accepted through indeed.com. Cover letter, resume, and three professional references are required. This position will remain open until filled. (248) 628-7180 [ http://addisontwp.michlibrary.org/ | http://addisontwp.michlibrary.org ] [ mailto:addisontwplibrary@gmail.com | addisontwplibrary@gmail.com ] Apply on [ https://www.indeed.com/company/Addison-Township-Public-Library/jobs/Library-Director-3908b51b05767adc?fccid=9d1526103379d4d8&vjs=3 | indeed.com ] Currently reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett Jaema Berman Library Director Addison Twp. Public Library 1400 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367 (248) 628-7180 www.addisontwp.michlibrary.org “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ― Andrew Carnegie