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Job Postings for Friday 20th 2009f November 2009


DOWAGIAC DISTRICT LIBRARY
211 COMMERCIAL STREET
DOWAGIAC, MI. 49047
269-782-3826

POSITION: Library Director for a Class IV District Library

REQUIREMENTS: This person reports to the library board of trustees. The library serves the city of Dowagiac, Silver Creek and Wayne Townships, and portions of Keeler and Bainbridge Townships. Schedule: Five days a week (40 hours) including nights and weekends. Benefits: Retirement, vacation, personal and sick days, stantard holidays, ALA and MLA memberships Primary Job Duties: The management and day-to-day operations of the Dowagiac District Library, including quality control of public services, scheduling, payroll, performance reviews, facilities maintenance coordination, bids, budget compliance, and supervision of all staff Professional reference and reader's services Collection development including selection, ordering, and weeding Public and media relations Long-range planning Other related duties as required Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS Demonstrated skills in budgeting and finance Knowledge of the philosophy and techniques of public library services Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels Ability to priortize duties and tasks and work independently Strong oral and written communication skills Desire to meet the public and serve patrons of all ages Ability and skill to adapt to changing procedures and situations

DUTIES: Desired Qualifications: Substantial skills relaated to the organization of people, processes and tools in a public library setting Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries Full range of internet skills and experience Knowledge of online information resources, computers, software programs and automated circulation systems.

SALARY: $45,000-$50,000 per year

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Process: Deadline for Applications: December 5, 2009

Jackie Goodman
Personnel Committee Chairman
Dowagiac District Library
211 Commercial Street
Ddowagiac, MI. 49047
269-782-3826 (phone)
269-782-9798 (fax)

2009-11-17 - 2009-11-25


LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TLC - ABEL SYKES TECHNOLOGY AND LEARNING CENTER
LANSING, MI. 48901

POSITION: Manager of Library Collections & Acquisitions

REQUIREMENTS: Master's of Library & Information Science degree or equivalent from an American Library Association ALA-accredited program. Three years library management or supervisory experience. Three years library technical services experience including integrated library systems. Experience managing electronic bibliographic records. Working knowledge of MARC, OCLC, AACR2, LCSH, and LC classification. Ability to work in a collegial, dynamic and progressive team environment. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES: Manages the operations and staff of the LCA Unit. Responsible for library acquisitions, cataloging, database management of the integrated library system, interlibrary loan & Melcat resource sharing. Leads library collection management activities, including strategic collection planning, reviews, analysis and evaluation.

SALARY: $56,012 - $57,973 commensurate with qualifications

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Preferred: Experience with III(Innovative Interfaces, Inc.) Academic library experience Knowledge of resource sharing systems with consortial lending and borrowing Knowledge of current and emerging trends in managing academic library collections To be considered for this position, you must go to the LCC Careersite at www.jobs.lcc.edu and create an online application and then apply for the position.


2009-11-03 - 2009-11-30


ELK RAPIDS DISTRICT LIBRARY
PO BOX 337, 300 ISLE OF PINES
ELK RAPIDS, MI. 49629
231-264-9979

POSITION: Library Director

REQUIREMENTS: Collection development. Maintain computers; familiar with Microsoft applications. Oversee staff performance, schedules and annual evaluations. Perform daily financial reports for Library Board, using Quickbooks; compile and submit state annual report; work with auditor to facilitate annual audit. Maintain library website. Schedule and promote programs for library patrons. Oversee general building maintenance.

SALARY: 34,000-40,000

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please e-mail resumes to pamkrogh@gmail.com by 12/7/09

Pamela Krogh
Treasurer
Elk Rapids District Library
PO Box 337, 300 Isle of Pines
Elk Rapids, MI. 49629
231-264-9274 (phone)
231-264-6337 (fax)
pamkrogh@gmail.com

2009-11-17 - 2009-12-08