Tamarack District Library (TDL) is seeking a forward thinking Library Director. It is ideal for an energetic librarian with a passion for exceptional library service. The Director will work to enhance and market Tamarack District Library’s role as a creative, innovative, and cultural resource center serving the Lakeview community as well as the surrounding areas. The position duties include planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the facility. A detailed Job Description can be found at: http://tamaracklibrary.org Responsibilities: • Oversee day-to-day library operations to ensure performance within budget and represent the library to the community and public at large • Ensure customer-service focus, train, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional staff • Manage, create and/or deliver exceptional programming and educational opportunities within the library and through community outreach and oversee collection development • Create and sustain excellent relationships with community groups and other organizations partnering with the library • Attend the Library Board/Committee meetings Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university preferred • Ability to operate with minimum supervision and work in a team environment to build partnerships, find solutions and make service enhancements • Excellent oral, written and electronic communications abilities • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with proven ability to motivate and lead others • Public library hands-on experience and supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to make sound management decisions, exercising good judgment dealing with people and situations • Ability to connect positively with library and community constituencies including the local governing authorities, community leaders and organizations, library staff, library board, library patrons and the general public • Ability to complete satisfactory background check Resume’, letter of interest and credentials sent to: Mrs. Cheri Chapin President TDL Board 5619 60th Avenue Remus, MI 49340 • Also must email Resume’, letter of interest and credentials to: cchapin60@gmail.com All interested applicants should have resume’, letter of interest and credentials submitted by June 30, 2014, 4p.m. The Tamarack District Library Board will offer a competitive regional compensation based on the experience of the successful applicant. TDL is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. Tamarack District Library 832 Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 Phone 989.352.6274 Fax 989.352.7713 Email: lvw@llcoop.org