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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Hello all, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Board of Trustees of the Muskegon Area District Library are searching for their next Library Director. This is a great opportunity, especially for an experienced director or a seasoned administrator with experience in a multi-branch system. They are in search of an innovative and experienced leader to implement an exciting vision for the library and its many constituencies. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Located on West Michigan's Lakeshore area, the library is headquartered in Muskegon County and serves the 119,450 residents in 21 municipalities and townships. Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, the 10 library locations provide excellent services and programs with 50 staff (30.13 FTEs) and a $3 million annual budget. The Library is anticipating a levy renewal campaign to take place as early as 2015 and has a major capital campaign in progress. MADL shares a catalog, resources and delivery system with other members of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. See the complete job announcement at <a href="http://www.gossagesager.com/madlad.htm">http://www.gossagesager.com/madlad.htm</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>The Muskegon area is a great place to live-it is a popular tourist destination with beautiful beaches, parks and lakes-plus a thriving downtown with many cultural amenities. Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; five or more years of progressively responsible experience in the library field, including four years in an administrative position; and the ability to obtain and retain Michigan Certification Level 1. Success reporting to a governing board, experience with millage campaigns and experience working in a union environment-while not required-would be beneficial experience for a candidate to bring to the position. The starting salary range is $78,000 -$90,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package. The position closes <b>October 12</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Thanks for considering this opportunity and/or passing it along to colleagues you think might be interested. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Looking forward to seeing many of you at the OLC Convention and Expo in a few weeks! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Karen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen E. Miller<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Managing Consultant<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Ohio Office:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3513 E. Harvard Blvd.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Canton, OH 44709<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>330.224.9177<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com">karenmiller@gossagesager.com</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sign up for <a href="http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=1114893116172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414">our newsletter</a> to get the latest updates!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>