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<b><span style="color:black">Director – Muskegon Area District Library (MI)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Your adventure starts here! </span></b><span style="color:black">Make a difference on the West Michigan Lakeshore as the new Library Director for the <a href="http://www.madl.org/"><span style="color:#2E6467">Muskegon Area District
Library</span></a>, headquartered in Muskegon County. The Library’s Board of Trustees seeks an innovative and experienced Director to implement an exciting vision for the library and its many constituencies. MADL serves 105,852 residents in 19 municipalities
and townships with its mission to connect a diverse community to resources and services that educate, inform, enrich, and entertain. Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees appointed by the local townships, the 11 library locations provide excellent
services and programs with 57 staff (42 FTEs) and a $4.5 million annual budget. MADL shares a catalog, resources, and delivery system with other members of the Lakeland Library Cooperative. Key initiatives include developing and fostering a great work environment,
managing taxpayer funds to meet the needs of the community, preparing for an upcoming millage renewal, negotiating a renewal for a current union contract, and keeping the library relevant as the public’s needs change.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">The Muskegon area </span></b><span style="color:black">is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and is a popular destination with beautiful beaches, parks, and lakes. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the hiking and bike trails
and other types of outdoor recreation for all seasons. Downtown Muskegon continues its exciting growth and renewal<s>—</s>including a thriving Farmer’s Market, the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts, the West Michigan Symphony Orchestra as well as the
well-regarded Muskegon Museum of Art. Muskegon County is also home to the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, which has provided programs in the fine arts for students since 1966. Grand Rapids (MI) is only 30 minutes away while both Chicago and Detroit are only a few
hours’ drives. The cost of living is moderate with many lifestyle options—from urban condos to suburban single-family homes to rural farms.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="color:black"> Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director oversees and directs library operations, ensures the delivery of high-quality library programs and
services to the community, oversees the preparation of the annual library operating budget, abides by all Michigan Library Standards, works with regional partners and participates on committees as assigned, negotiates and resolves complex, sensitive, and/or
controversial issues and complaints, stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public library management, and fosters an environment that allows for creativity and a positive workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Qualifications:</span></b><span style="color:black"> Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; eight (8) years of progressively more responsible experience
in professional library work, including five (5) years in an administrative position preferred; and the ability to obtain and retain <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89736-226645--,00.html"><span style="color:#2E6467">Michigan
Level 1 Certification</span></a>; previous union experience preferred. Essential attributes and skills include: previous experience reporting to a governing board; extensive knowledge and understanding of principles, methods, and practices of public library
operations; knowledge of public library computer hardware and software systems; management and leadership skills to direct the Library to meet the goals that contribute to the overall success of the library; positively promotes and communicates the value of
MADL to staff, patrons and communities; provides superior customer service; maintains regular and punctual attendance and works varying schedules as needed; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Compensation.</span></b><span style="color:black"> The beginning salary range is <b>$85,100 – $110,000</b> (negotiable upon experience and qualifications) with an excellent benefits package.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">For more information</span></b><span style="color:black"> contact <a href="https://www.bradburymiller.com/"><span style="color:#2E6467">Bradbury Miller Associates</span></a>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your
resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to <a href="mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com"><span style="color:#2E6467">Karen Miller</span></a> (<a href="mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com">karenmiller@bradburymiller.com</a>) on or before the closing
date of <b>February 20, 2022</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="color:black">View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at
</span><a href="https://bradburymiller.com/job/madl/">https://bradburymiller.com/job/madl/</a><span style="color:black">.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Beth Miller Barker<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finance and Communications Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Bradbury Miller Associates <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">(cell) 330-340-7115<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:bethbarker@bradburymiller.com"><span style="color:blue">bethbarker@bradburymiller.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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