Library Director
Three Rivers
Three Rivers

The City of Three Rivers is seeking a qualified full-time Library Director for
the Three Rivers Public Library. Seeking to recruit a
qualified individual to perform highly responsible administrative and
supervisory duties that will be responsible for the overall management of all
phases of the Public Library. The individual in this
position reports directly to the Library Board of Trustees with input from the
City Manager or his Designee.

  
Essential duties of this position requires coordinating management under the
direction of the Library Board and reports to the Library Board on matters
concerning the Library operations and finances. The
Director recommends the annual budget for the Public Library with input from
the City Finance and Administration Department, the Library Board of Trustees
and the Library team members, and monitors expenditures within budget
limitations. Individual will prepare reports,
correspondence, directives and resolutions for the Public Library with policy
decisions to be approved by the Public Library Board of
Trustees. Director is responsible for materials selection
and processing, fundraising activities, inventory management, overdue
procedures, collection retention, and building and grounds
maintenance. Reporting to the Board of Trustees with
statistics, reports, correspondence and information about legislation and
Library activities which occur on a state and nationwide
basis. Director will also be responsible for writing and
compiling grant applications for the Library as well as compiling and filing
the annual State Aid Report as required by the Library of Michigan.

  


Requirements

  
It is preferred that the individual in this position possess a Master's Degree
in Library Science from an American Library Association (A.L.A.) accredited
college or university. Experience in research and
administration with five years of experience in a supervisory capacity also
preferred. Knowledge of modern library, office and
accounting procedures, and hazards and applicable safety precautions at the
Library are a must. Individual should demonstrate an
ability to effectively plan, motivate, supervise and evaluate work of
subordinate employees. Must have a willingness and ability
to write and speak on the Library's behalf and to participate in continuing
education endeavors. Willingness and ability to take a
leadership role by participating in Library activities on a local,
cooperative, State and National level including, but not limited to, the
American Library Association, the Michigan Library Association and the
Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative will also be
considered. Individual must possess good professional and
administrative judgment along with knowledge of municipal budgeting and
purchasing. Must be self-directed in observing and
prioritizing correction of problems and have a valid Michigan Driver's
License.

  
Interested candidates should submit an official application, resume and letter
of interest until filled, to Deputy Director of Finance and Administration
Leslie Wilson at Three Rivers City Hall, 333 W. Michigan Avenue, Three Rivers,
MI 49093, M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ph. (269)273-1075
x108, [log in to unmask], fax
(269)273-3132. Official applications can be found at
www.threeriversmi.org



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