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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b>LIBRARY DIRECTOR – BRANCH DISTRICT LIBRARY, SOUTH-CENTRAL MICHIGAN</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Manage six unique libraries </b>as a single, unified system in South Central Michigan! The Branch District Library Board of Trustees seeks a progressive and original leader who can and will capitalize on the Library’s 2015 millage success and create a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library’s future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. For the full details about this position as well as more information about the communities and the Library, please see <a href="http://www.gossagesager.com/branchad.htm">Branch District Library announcement</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Qualifications.</b> Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; four years of experience as an administrator/director or as a department head for a public library (or equivalent); and the ability to obtain and retain Michigan Certification Level 1. Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board, experience leading and implementing a strategic planning process and experience with a successful millage campaign are highly desirable.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Compensation.</b> The salary range is <b>$70,000 to $82,000</b> (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to <a href="mailto:danbradbury@gossagesager.com">Dan Bradbury</a> on or before the closing date of <b>April 10, 2016</b>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks and have a great afternoon! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Karen E. Miller, M.L.S. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Managing Consultant <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Ohio office:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>3513 E Harvard Blvd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Canton, OH 44709<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>330-224-9177<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:karenmiller@gossagesager.com"><span style='color:blue'>karenmiller@gossagesager.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>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"><span style='color:blue'>our newsletter</span></a> for updates on available positions!</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>