The Grosse Pointe Public Library, in eastern Michigan, seeks an involved and enthusiastic leader to serve as Library Director. This opportunity is open due to the retirement of the previous Library Director. ...

Manage six unique libraries as a single, unified system in South Central Michigan! The Branch District Library (https://www.branchdistrictlibrary.org/) Board of Trustees seeks a progressive and original leader who can and will capitalize on the Library’s 2015 millage success and create a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library’s future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. Branches of the District Library remain active in those communities, each of which has its own ...

The Kent District Library Rocks! Be a part of the Library Leadership as KDL’s next Director of Branch Services and Operations. KDL is looking for the candidate who will contribute, collaborate, and work through consensus leading the branches and all aspects of public services. The successful candidate will connect people to the services they need through planning and implementing innovative programs and services through the Design/Think process. Emphasizing convenience, flexibility, and transparency-the Director of Branch Services and Operations will be responsible for a key part of the Library’s Strategic Plan (http://www.kdl.org/kdl/pdf/2015-2017StrategicPlan.pdf) creating inclusive and friendly library environments and setting measurable outcomes for branch and public servic ...

Manage six unique libraries as a single, unified system in South Central Michigan! TheBranch District Library Board of Trustees seeks a progressive and original leader who can and will capitalize on the Library’s 2015 millage success and create a sound forward-thinking plan for the Library’s future. The Library staff (37 employees, 23 FTE) serves the 46,905 citizens of Branch County and Allen Township in Hillsdale County with a $1.6 million operating budget. The Branch District Library was formed in 1991 by combining the resources and services of individual public libraries in Coldwater, Algansee, Bronson, Quincy, Sherwood, and Union Township. Branches of the District Library remain active in those communities, each of which has its own unique character, community support, prog ...

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library, an independent library district in suburban Detroit, Michigan, has an incredible opportunity for a new Head of Information Technology to take the lead on an ambitious plan to fully upgrade the library’s technology infrastructure and more over the next two years. With the passage of an additional, dedicated tax levy in 2014 the library’s financial position is sound, and we are seeking to become an innovator in our field. The successful candidate will live and breathe technology but always remember that its purpose is to enrich and empower people. We are looking for an excellent communicator and collaborator with a strong focus on customer service to join our team of 145 in delivering outstanding, forward-thinking library service to over 170,000 ...

The Chelsea District Library in Michigan seeks a creative leader to become Library Director. This progressive public library, named as Library Journal’s 2008 Best Small Library in America, serves about 15,000 users. Chelsea is a charming and arts-oriented city just minutes from Ann Arbor, Michigan, home of the University of Michigan. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/chelsea/ for details and to apply. ...

The Electronic Resource Librarian will provide leadership and a strategic vision for connecting electronic collections to our user population and is responsible for managing all aspects of the life cycle of electronic resources including acquisition, licensing, cataloging, access, discovery, assessment, and problem resolution. This position, reporting to the Head of Systems and Technical Services, will play an integral role in the evolution, development, and implementation of new strategies relating to electronic collections and the user experience and is ultimately responsible for resolving all e-resource access concerns that are reported by library staff and users. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Manages a wide range of library electronic resources including research ...

Hope College seeks a dynamic and collegial Digital Liberal Arts Librarian who can enhance teaching and learning at Hope College by empowering faculty, librarians, and students to make full and better use of the digital technologies that are reshaping pedagogical approaches and transforming research throughout the liberal arts. This position will encourage faculty and librarians to integrate digital technologies into their pedagogy and inspire students to produce scholarship in innovative ways through personal assistance, workshop training, and collaboration. Foster a collaborative network of services on campus that support teaching and learning with technology and digital scholarship. Support the integration of established and emerging technologies into the curriculum and into the scho ...

Due to staff retirement, Herrick District Library has an opening for a Branch Manager at the Herrick North Side Branch. Qualifications include a Masters Degree in Library Science and at least three years of supervisory experience. Responsibilities: Staffing - supports team: trains, instructs, schedules, sets goals and evaluates successes and failures Orchestrates all branch operations Exemplifies customer service and creates a user-centered experience Oversees branch programming and implements programs and events of interest Contributes to the planning and development of capital improvement projects; works with architects and consultants relative to branch improvements Recommends budget expenditures Provides reference and research assistance in various forms – in perso ...

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Coordinator, Digital Learning Initiatives to join a creative, talented and entrepreneurial team within the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI) digitaleducation.umich.edu/ that is shaping the digital learning landscape at U-M and beyond.The Coordinator, Digital Learning Initiatives reports to the Director, Digital Learning Initiatives for DEI and works closely with faculty, instructional designers, instructional technologists, and digital media specialists to manage digital course operations and initiatives at the Digital Education & Innovation Lab. Ideal candidates actively embrace challenges, thrive on solving tough problems, demonstrate passion about digital education and how it impacts the future of higher ...

Job Summary The University of Michigan Library is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the Asia Library, a diverse, comprehensive, and globally recognized library with growing collections and a highly talented staff. The Head will have the experience or potential to excel in the following areas of strategic importance:- Defining, pursuing, and communicating a clear vision for the future of the Asia Library in a way that moves the Library and campus-wide groups towards a shared purpose.- Ensuring that excellent user-centered services meet the constantly evolving needs of the university's large and diverse user community. - Serving as the spokesperson and key leader for the Asia Library; engaging with the campus and broader community; promoting the vast resources and services designed to su ...

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Lead Developer to play an active role in leading the software development team in the newly established Digital Innovation Greenhouse, a strategic initiative managed by the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI). The Digital Innovation Greenhouse applies software development expertise in support of digital education tools and technologies to find pathways to enable personalization at scale across the U-M community and beyond.Digital Education is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics, and digital infrastructure at scale, DEI aims to transform the way we educate and engage our residential students. For more information about DEI please visi ...

Job Summary The University of Michigan is seeking a qualified Developer to play an active role in the software development team in the newly established Digital Innovation Greenhouse, a strategic initiative managed by the Office of Digital Education & Innovation (DEI). The Digital Innovation Greenhouse applies software development expertise in support of digital education tools and technologies to find pathways to enable personalization at scale across the U-M community and beyond.Digital Education is a strategic priority for the University of Michigan. Through curricular innovation, leadership in learning analytics, and digital infrastructure at scale, DEI aims to transform the way we educate and engage our residential students. For more information about DEI please visit our website ...

Job Summary The University of Michigan Library is seeking a talented accessibility specialist to develop strategic frameworks for the library to engage with accessibility. Duties include exploring current trends, benchmarking best practices, fostering internal and external partnerships, identifying key accessibility issues when adopting technologies, developing evaluation criteria specific to library decision-making, articulating risk factors, outlining strategic options, training, and articulating needed capabilities in a digital era. Expected outcomes include collaborations, white papers, and presentations informing the library as we continue to make an investment in accessibility.The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fu ...

Your adventure starts here! Make a difference on West Michigan Lakeshores as the new Library Director for the Muskegon Area District Library, headquartered in Muskegon (MI) 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 119,450 residents in 21 municipalities and townships. Governed by an eight-member Board of Trustees, the 10 library locations provide excellent services and programs with 50 staff (30.13 FTEs) and a $3 million annual budget. The Library is anticipating a levy renewal campaign to take place as early as 2015 and has a capital campaign in progress—expansion of the Norton Shores branch to create Storyville—a library project modeled aft ...

Petoskey, Michigan has been a destination for generations. Make it your destination, too! The Petoskey District Library’s (http://www.petoskeylibrary.org/ new Library Director will be a critical contributor to the Petoskey arts and cultural community. The successful candidate will lead a committed, talented staff and active, vital Friends of the Library bringing innovation and creativity in generating new and effective library programs and services for the 14,568 residents of the City of Petoskey, Bear Creek Township, and Resort Township. Building on a new strategic plan outlining core values, the Director, with a five-member Board of Trustees, a $1.2 million budget, and a stunning, new Library (2004), will work to implement goals including, but not limited to, building relationships ...

Interlochen Center for the Arts, one of America’s most prestigious institutions for arts education, performance and fine arts is seeking to hire a Technical Services Librarian. The ideal candidate will share avision of the importance of technology in the delivery of modern library services and will be able to effectively communicate and implement that vision and related strategies. Within this position we are looking for an individual with innovative and results-oriented skills. The Seabury Academic Library serves the many arts and academic programs at both Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy in a variety of ways. The library staff builds meaningful relationships with faculty, staff and students. assists patrons in finding information. provides a collection and ...

Looking for a Library District where you can make a difference? The Library Board of Trusteesof the Romeo District Library (http://romeodistrictlibrary.org/) seeks an experienced professional to provide vision, leadership and consistency for the staff and community.Romeo District Library is an independent taxing district with a perpetual millage exclusively dedicated to public library service. Governed by a six-member Board of Trustees (representing the communities of Washington Township, Bruce Township, and the Village of Romeo), the Library staff (22FTE) serves the 33,839 citizens in the district with a $1.8 million dollar annual budget. The Library consists of the Graubner Library and the Kezar Branch--each with its unique character and excellent staff, programs and services. This is a ...

ALA/MLS or completion by start date. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong computer skills, including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office and Web 2.0. Willingness to travel occasionally to off-campus sites and to work a flexible schedule as required. Experience in marketing, delivering, and assessing instruction and reference services in a distance learning environment is preferred. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University concept and community covenant. (Please see http://bit.ly/wFF1tF.) Will require collaboration with other library units to create, implement, and promote services for off-campus learners who attend SAU centers throughout Michigan or are enrolled in SAUonline program ...

Responsibilities. The Director of the Kent District Library reports to an eight member Board of Trustees and is responsible for planning and directing the overall operations and management of the District; implementing the mission and goals of the Library as set by the Library Board; and functioning with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of Library policy as set by the Library Board. Essential duties include: ensuring the level of patron service, public goodwill and patron satisfaction; meeting the Library’s goals and objectives through developing and implementing strategic planning; establishing priorities, procedures and general practices for the Library; preparing annual budget documentation and justification for approval by the Board; directing the ...

The Director of the Kent District Library reports to an eight member Board of Trustees and is responsible for planning and directing the overall operations and management of the District; implementing the mission and goals of the Library as set by the Library Board; and functioning with a maximum degree of latitude for independent action within the scope of Library policy as set by the Library Board. Essential duties include: ensuring the level of patron service, public goodwill and patron satisfaction meet the Library’s goals and objectives; establishing priorities, procedures and general practices for the Library; preparing annual budget documentation and justification for approval by the Board; directing the expenditure of Library funds and allocation of resources; Establishing and m ...