Position Summary: Reporting to the Library Director, the Head of Community Engagement isresponsible for management and direction of the operations and personnel of the Community Engagement Department that includes Library branches, Mobile Library, outreach, social services. The Head of Community Engagement provides agile and adaptive leadership and vision for the department, instills high service standards, and administers the department resources in alignment with the Library’s vision and strategic plan.As a member of library administration, the Head of Community Engagement is expected todevelop innovative and trauma-informed solutions that eliminate inequities and increase access to library services by prioritizing the needs of patrons and our greater community.Duties and Responsibilit ...

Hope College seeks a Collections Archivist who is passionate about the power of telling stories through institutional and historical records of the past. This position will work with the traditional processing of archival materials as well as exciting digital projects, and provide support for student and faculty research. This position reports to the Director of Archives and Special Collections.Responsibilities include:Maintaining the collections of the Hope College Archives and Special Collections department– accessioning new archival materials, processing physical and digital collections, developing processing priorities, and facilitating a records management programProviding research services to students, faculty, staff, and community membersHiring, training, and supervising student a ...

TheManistee County Library (MI)Board of Trustees seeks a thoughtful and engaging leader as its next Executive Director of Library Services. With a $1.5 million budget, 18.5 FTE, and six locations, the library provides over 24,000 residents with essential services and resources through a variety of programming, diverse print and electronic resources, and knowledgeable staff. Library highlights include robust children’s programming, a Library of Things collection, and one-on-one technology assistance. In the coming years, the library will be focusing on a renewal of its existing tax millage, an assessment of the organization’s facilities, and building lasting relationships with community organizations.Responsibilities:Under the general direction of the Manistee County Library Board of Tr ...

The Van Wylen Library at Hope College is seeking an visiting appointment for an enthusiastic, service and team-oriented Research and Instruction Librarian for the 2023-24 academic year (11 month non-tenure track faculty appointment July/Aug, 2023 – June 30, 2024)Research and instructional services at Van Wylen Library aim to teach and assist users in the successful retrieval of information for their curricular and research needs while at Hope, and to prepare them to be effective, life-long critical users of information in its many forms and contexts.This person will work with a team of three other teaching librarians under the supervision of the Head of Research & Instruction. Responsibilities include: provide in-person and remote (email, video conferencing, etc.) research help to pa ...

Executive Director – Flint Public Library (MI)TheFlint Public Library (MI)Board of Trustees seeks an innovative, daring, and thoughtful individual as its next Executive Director. A 2019 IMLS National Medal finalist, FPL is working to transform its community through a completely renovated 90,000 square-foot Main Library and its dedicated staff of 32.2 FTE. The renovated library re-opened in May 2022 with double the children’s learning and digital learning spaces, two-thirds more room in the award-winning Local History & Genealogy collection, and 19 technology-rich meeting rooms of various sizes that are available to the public. Approximately 40% of the renovation was funded through a bond issue, with the remaining 60% covered by philanthropy. Once the bond is paid off, the library w ...

Library Director – Kalamazoo Public Library (MI)The award-winning, successfulKalamazoo (MI) Public Libraryseeks a leader who will serve both the library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (136 FTE) are pledged to social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has a $12.7 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, the KPL Mobile Library, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and has developed critical services including OneCard—a program to provide library cards to all Kalamazoo Public Schools c ...

Director, White Lake Township Library (Michigan)Don’t miss this exciting opportunity located in the Detroit Metro area!The White Lake Township Library seeks an involved and enthusiastic Director. This opportunity is open due to the upcoming retirement of the current Director.Located in southeastern Michigan about 40 miles northwest of Detroit, the library serves approximately 32,000 residents of this appealing community that is renowned for its beautiful lakes, recreational areas, and convenient access to the amenities of the Detroit metropolitan region. The library operates out of a beautiful new building that was opened in summer of 2019, and plays an active role in the life of the community.Please visit johnkeister.com/whitelake/ for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries.Salary $ ...

Responsibilities: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. ...

Director – Ann Arbor District Library (MI)TheAnn Arbor District Library(AADL) Board of Trustees seeks its next Director to lead the organization and find imaginative ways to meet the challenges of a 21st-century library. Having received the Library Journal 5-Star Award since the award’s inception in 2008, AADL is committed to providing excellent library service to its vocal and passionate customers in whatever form that takes. AADL continues to expand the scope of library services in its vision to develop literate and informed citizens through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, recreational, and information resources. The library is committed to innovation through offerings like theAADL Tools Collection,Fifth Avenue Press, Secret Lab,Ann Arbor Comic Arts Festival, and the ...

Director, Portage Lake District Library (Michigan U.P.)The Portage Lake District Library seeks an inclusive and forward-thinking leader to serve as Director. Located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the library serves residents who live in the City of Houghton and Portage Charter Township.This region of Michigan is popular with tourists who love its beautiful scenery, wide-ranging arts and cultural activities, and exceptional recreational opportunities. Add in a variety of dining options, craft breweries, and unique shopping spots and it’s clear why Houghton routinely lands on “Best Small Towns in America” lists.Houghton is home to Michigan Technological University, one of the nation’s leading public research universities. Also located in the area is Finlandia University, a priv ...

As the Orion Township Public Library continues to welcome its patrons both in person and virtually, the Library welcomes a new Library Director—one who will continue the Library’s strong trajectory of service to its community. Working with 44 staff members and a $2.5 million annual budget, the six-member Board of Trustees, representing 39,500 residents, is interested in the candidate who is committed to serving both the Library’s patrons and the community. Contributing to the Township of Orion, actively participating professionally for the betterment of Orion, supporting the Library’s commitment to children and young adults, and supporting the Library’s mission, “to be known for more than books,” are key attributes of the next successful Library Director.Ongoing initiativesin ...

Director, Fowlerville District Library (Michigan)The Board of Trustees of the Fowlerville District Library is looking for a forward-thinking and collaborative leader to serve as Library Director.Fowlerville is located in southeastern Michigan between Lansing and Ann Arbor, an area known for its scenic small towns, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to larger urban communities. The library district serves more than 16,000 residents through a central location in the Village of Fowlerville.This Director opening is a wonderful opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward as it seeks to become an even bigger presence in the community.For more information and to apply for this position, please visit www.johnkeister.com/fowlerville/We welcome and encoura ...

Director, Farmington Community Library (Detroit Metro)The Board of Trustees of the Farmington Community Library in Michigan seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Director.Located in the northwest suburbs of Detroit, the Greater Farmington Community offers all the amenities of suburban life plus easy access to the Detroit metro region. Farmington and Farmington Hills are welcoming and diverse communities with excellent schools, parks, entertainment options and a strong community spirit.The library serves more than 90,000 people through two locations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to lead the library forward as it continues to embrace its central role in the community.Salary $95,000/year or higher, negotiable based on experience.Please visitwww.johnkeister. ...

Cromaine District Library’s Board of Trustees seek a community-centric Director excited and ready to lead a well-respected and well-funded Library in serving the community with increasingly vibrant opportunities for cultural enrichment, community engagement, and education—all to advance the well-being and prosperity of area citizens. Cromaine serves an independent library district comprised of all of Hartland, and parts of five other townships, with 26,391 residents. The 18,200-square foot building was recently (2017) expanded and renovated (2019). The Library has a staff of 29 (22.49 FTEs), a collection of over 77,000 physical items including a Library of Things, as well as 1.8 million e-items, and an annual general fund (operating, capital, and gift) budget of $2.874 million. A produ ...

Director, Northville District Library (Northville, MI) The Board of Trustees of the Northville District Library seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous Director. Northville District Library is an independent district library serving more than 36,600 residents in the City of Northville or the Charter Township of Northville, Michigan. The library is renowned for its excellent staff, board of trustees and supportive community. Located northeast of Ann Arbor and northwest of Detroit, Northville is a lively community with first-rate schools, beautiful neighborhoods and plenty of parks and trails for relaxing, enjoying nature and staying active. With a vibrant business district and walkable downtown, residents enjoy specialty ...

Inform-Inspire-Delight! The Board of Trustees of the Hackley Public Library (Muskegon, MI) is looking to fill the position of Library Director. The Board seeks a Library Director who will inform, inspire and delight its 40,000+ residents through exciting programming, a dedicated staff making a difference, a vital Friends of the Library group, and strong collections – all through a beautiful, historic building (listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places), in vibrant downtown Muskegon. Governed by a seven-member Board, the Library provides excellent services and programs with 28 staff, and a $1.9 million annual budget. The Library is well supported by its community-approval of a 2014 building bond allowed the Board and staff to identify areas for restoration and repair beginnin ...

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Director of Library and Academic Support Services is responsible for transforming the Eshleman Library into a twenty-first century teaching library, creating a space for community college learners to experience individual and collective knowledge-gathering. The Director appreciates and understands how community college learners use information and works to enhance students’ ability to access knowledge through various tools and approaches to learning. The Director possesses an awareness of how diversity and cultural inclusion enhances teaching and learning; advocates for under-servedlearners; and, aspires to design a library that helps to achieve these values. The Director facilitates and oversees the gathering of information and provides leadership in str ...

The William P Faust Public Library of Westland (MI) Board of Trustees seeks a confident leader who prioritizes relationship-building and teamwork to re-connect the Library to its community creating a unified vision for the future. Serving 84,000 people with an annual $2.9 million operating budget and 42 staff, the Library provides excellent services to the citizens of Westland in a lovely 33,450 sq. ft. building located in a park-like setting. The community supports its Library—over seventy percent of voters supported a .99 mill operating levy in 2012. New opportunitiesinclude initiating a strategic planning process, potential expansion of the facility, and building relationships with city officials and community organizations. ...

Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library is its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library seeks a successful, responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships, and continue to move the library forward as a vital civic institution. GRPL is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include preparing young learners to be successful in school; growing cultural communities to access and use the library; ...

The Fremont Area District Library’s Board of Trustees seek a Library Director excited and ready to move a great Library to a stellar Library—one who honors People, Place and Platform—three pillars of the Library’s new 2017-2018 Strategic Plan. Serving a District of 13,000 residents, the 42,000-square foot Library (expanded in 2000) has a staff of fifteen, a collection of 139,000+ items, a Local History room, and an annual operating budget of $830,000. FADL is an independent taxing District funded by a perpetual mill levy based on property tax. The new Director will provide quality leadership, direct and support staff, work well with an established Friends of the Library, collaborate with local organizations and agencies, and bring new ideas and exciting change to th ...

The University of Michigan Library seeks a service-oriented, highly organized, and innovative individual for the position of Copyright Specialist. Reporting to the Lead Copyright Officer, the successful candidate will work in service of thelibrary Copyright Office’sstrategic goals. The office provides excellent educational resources, including written materials as well as workshops and presentations, to the university community. It also provides reliable, timely, and helpful feedback on the copyright-related aspects of library work, as well as quick and accurate answers to copyright questions from members of the university community. The office advocates for meaningful change to copyright law and public policy so that it advances, rather than impedes, the mission of the university an ...

Lead Lakeland Library Cooperative—an innovative and accomplished Michigan library cooperative—to continue outstanding levels of service and effective resource sharing. The Executive Board of the Cooperative (headquartered in suburban Grand Rapids), seeks an experienced library leader—responsive to member libraries, staff, and community needs, and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Cooperative Director. Lakeland, one of eleven Michigan cooperatives, works in partnership with its 42-member public libraries providing essential services. With a $1.1 million annual budget (funded primarily from local property taxes) and 11FTE system staff, LLC serves an eight-county region in western Michigan with a service population of 1.2 m ...

The Board of Trustees of Howell Carnegie District Library (HCDL) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as Library Director. Located in southeastern Michigan between Lansing and Ann Arbor, the City of Howell is a charming Midwestern town noted for its picturesque downtown and abundant community spirit. An award-winning expansion of the original Carnegie library positioned HCDL well for the 21st century. The library is located in the heart of the city and plays a significant role in the life of the residents.The Director opening is a great opportunity for someone whowants to lead thelibrary as it continues to embrace its vital role in the life of this community. Formore information on Howell and HCDL, and to apply for theposition,please visitwww.johnkeister.com/howell/Please contac ...

Lead the Grand Rapids Public Library (MI) in its efforts to connect people to the transforming power of knowledge. The Grand Rapids Public Library seeks a successful responsible Library Director to provide innovation and inspiration for the Library and the City of Grand Rapids. Working with a seven-member Board of Library Commissioners, the successful candidate will have a strong background in developing collaborative external partnerships and continue to move the Library forward as a vital civic institution. The Library is uniquely positioned through its inherent neutrality and belief in equitable access and envisions a Grand Rapids community that is resilient and thriving. Impact priorities include young learners preparing to be successful, growing cultural communities actively accessing ...

The position is responsible for assisting in the support of the Michigan eLibrary, MeL, and Statewide Library Services, SLS, programs with data collection, compilation, analysis, survey design, written report and data visualization product preparation. The position also provides support in areas of marketing and training for the program as well as general support of project processes, including working with vendors and stakeholders. The position provides website editing and social media application support for MeL and other SLS programs. The position works as a team member to achieve program goals and objectives. ...

The award-winning, highly successful Kalamazoo (MI) Public Library seeks its next Library Leader—a leader who will serve both the Library and the community as an engaged, active participant and contributor. The seven-member elected Board of Trustees and the staff (81FTE) are pledged to core values and social justice principles through its strong programs and services supporting 116,000 community residents. The library has an $11 million annual operating budget, with a Central Library, four neighborhood branch locations, and a supportive Friends of the Library organization. The Library emphasizes preschool literacy as a Family Place Library and with a Ready to Read program and hosts innovative services including ONEPlace—a management support center for nonprofits; the County Law ...

Do you have what it takes to be the new Director for the Ferndale Area DistrictLibrary? Can you build and sustain a strong library mobilizing ideas, stimulating innovation, and celebrating diversity with a creative and committed staff and Board of Directors? If so, you may be the successful candidate for Ferndale’s directorship. The seven-member Board of Directors seeks a Director who will focus on the Library as a center of cultural vitality and participation that enhances the quality of life for all Ferndale residents. Serving 19,900 people with an annual $1.2 million operating budget and 25 staff, the Library strives to deliver stellar programs and services in its recently expanded and renovated building and outside its walls through community engagement efforts. New opportunities ...