*SUPERIORLAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE <http://joomla.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc/>* *Position: Director* *The Director maintains strong collegial cooperative relationships with multi-type libraries in northern Michigan in order to realize the mission: To develop and sustain innovative library programs that are cost-effective because all types of libraries collaborate in shared, economy-of-scale activities.* *Primary Areas of Responsibility*: - Collaborates with the Advisory Board of Library Directors to develop and evaluate the Cooperative Plan of Service for 38 public libraries serving a 376,560 population over 18,000 square miles in rural northern Michigan 2018 Budget: $603,286 Funding: State Aid to Public Libraries Supervises 3.5 FT - Budgets and manages contracts for a SirsiDynix integrated library system serving 85 school, public, and tribal libraries 2018 Budget: $306,918 Funding source: Member fees Supervises 2 FTE - Subregional Librarian responsible for administration of the Great Lakes Talking Books Reader Advisory and Outreach Center, a library in the National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped network Supervises .5 FTE *Qualifications:* - MLIS from an American Library Association accredited library school. Minimum of four years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in a public library or equivalent. - Grant-writing and contract negotiation/management experience desirable. Working knowledge of ERate rules and procedures desirable. - Experience working with or reporting to a governing board is desirable. - Working knowledge of computers, office software, automated library systems, and current trends in library technologies. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills. - Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Board members, library directors and trustees, staff, community and governmental groups and the general public. Congenial, approachable personality. *Annual Salary: from $68,000 dependent on qualifications and experience* *Benefits: Excellent benefit package which includes health insurance, retirement plan, life insurance* *Apply:* Complete job description and application instructions are available online at http://www.uproc.lib.mi.us/slc/ Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 16th, 2018. Electronic submissions required.