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<b><span style="color:black">Willard Library (MI) – Director Search<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="color:black"><a href="https://willardlibrary.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#204648">Willard Library</span></a> seeks a leader who embraces smart risk-taking and the guest experience as the path to innovation. You will lead a dedicated,
 agile team that believes community is essential to the library’s success. The library’s goal is to nurture a sense of belonging for guests through programming, collections, services, and outreach.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="color:black">Responsibilities</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Administer library within the framework of the library’s Strategic Plan, board policies, the budget, and applicable laws.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Analyze strengths and weakness of the library, presenting plans for growth and implementing goals.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Initiating new library services and improvements to existing services.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Negotiation of vendor and labor contracts.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Long-range planning and budgeting of library programs.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;background:white">
Working closely with the library board in assessing and providing services to all patrons.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Required Qualifications</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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A Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited program required.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
Hold or be eligible for a Library of <a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/cert/addtlinfo/library-staff-certification-levels#:~:text=Level%201%20Library%20Staff%20Certification%20Qualifications%3A&text=(b)%20Four%20years%20of%20full,the%20completion%20of%20educational%20requirements."><span style="color:#2E6467">Michigan
 Level I certificate</span></a> (Librarian’s Permanent Certificate requires 4 years of full-time employment of paid, professional library work post-MLS degree) required.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;background:white">
At least three years of experience in a public library setting at a management leadership level.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Preferred Qualifications</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Previous administrative experience.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Demonstrated experience in sound fiscal planning and management that align with goals, objectives, and operational strategies.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Proven success in community engagement, partnership development, and outcome delivery.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Deep knowledge of library trends on the local, state, and national levels.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience working with collective bargaining units, including the ability to obtain commitment to a solution or idea while maintaining integrity and relationships.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience working successfully with a library board.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Demonstrated experience with facility development and management.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Experience leading, implementing a strategic plan with demonstrated outcomes.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white">
Commitment to results, demonstrating high performance and a willingness to challenge yourself and others to deliver.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<b><span style="color:black">Skills and Abilities</span></b><span style="color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Authentic</b>. You live up to your stated values, yet you have the courage to be imperfect and treat others as people worthy of kindness and respect. You are honest.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<b>Resolute:</b> You speak with conviction about what you believe with the confidence to do so without alienating others. You embrace equity and embody our library’s values in words and deeds. Every day.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<b>Visionary. </b>You seize opportunities and respond creatively and courageously to strategic threats.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<b>Committed:</b> You care deeply about this staff and this community and see working here as a privilege.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;background:white">
<b>Curious: </b>You love to learn, and you foster a culture of curiosity throughout the organization.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="color:black">Willard Library is a District Library serving over 90,000 residents of the four public school districts in and around Battle Creek. The library is anchored in the city’s downtown with a 55,000 square foot facility, and a 12,000 square
 foot branch on the south side. The next Director will have a budget of approximately $6 million dollars and 40 staff. Established in 1840, Willard Library is one of the oldest public libraries in Michigan. Voters in 2001 overwhelmingly approved a perpetual
 millage of 2.0 mils to fund library operations, and guests continue to reiterate high levels of satisfaction with library service. In 2021, Willard Library was the recipient of the State Librarian’s Citation of Excellence award.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">Willard Library’s five guiding principles light the way:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b>Citizenship</b> – Defenders of intellectual freedom, democracy, and equality.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<b>Curiosity</b> – Strive to support every resident’s potential to create and discover.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<b>Empathy</b> – Model compassion for our guests and for each other.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<b>Community</b> – Committed to elevating Battle Creek.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:justify;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5;background:white">
<b>Excellence</b> – Strive for the ideal outcome in everything.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<span style="color:black">The hiring salary range is <b>$95,000 – $110,000</b> (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to <a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com"><span style="color:#2E6467">Brian
 C. Hare</span></a> (<a href="mailto:brianhare@bradburymiller.com">brianhare@bradburymiller.com</a>). This position closes on <b>May 8, 2022</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:black">View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at
<a href="https://bradburymiller.com/job/willard/">https://bradburymiller.com/job/willard/</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Finance and Communications Director<o:p></o:p></p>
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