Library Director

Michigan Library Association; Decatur (MI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Vacation package

Job summary

Van Buren District Library seeks a director to guide a seven-location system serving about 45,000 residents in rural southwest Michigan. The role leads a 55-member team, drives community value, and works within a well-funded organization backed by millage revenue.

The successful candidate will meet Library of Michigan Class V Level 1 Certificate requirements and advance strategic initiatives for strong local impact.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of staff and programs within a public library system.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives and budgets.
• Experience guiding multi-location library services and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a 55-member team across seven library locations.
• Promote value and services to the residents of Van Buren County.
• Oversee operations within a well-funded library system and ensure strong community impact.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Education

Class V Level 1 Certificate

Job description

Van Buren District Library, located in Van Buren County, Michigan, is a vibrant rural community that is defined by nature trails and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Serving 45,000 residents, the library seeks its next director to lead and inspire a fifty-five member team at seven locations while promoting value to its residents. The library is well funded, the staff are dedicated to their community, and the board is eager to welcome its next leader. With South Haven beach to the West, the City of Kalamazoo to the East, and Chicago 90-minutes to the Southwest, this library leadership opportunity offers a perfect blend of multi-location complexity of services with an intimate small-town feel.

Thrive in Southwest Michigan | Van Buren County (60) The Van Buren District Library (VBDL) is a Class V library and a member of the Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative. VBDL represents an opportunity for either an experienced director or a high potential supervisor who is an accomplished leader in their library community.

Van Buren District Library is funded through a millage in perpetuity and two additional supplemental millages, providing strong and stable funding with an annual budget of $3.5 million dollars.

The library offers a starting pay rate of $120,000.

• a retirement program
• a strong benefit and vacation package

Candidates must make formal application no later than November 8th. Candidates must meet and maintain the requirements set by the Library of Michigan for a Class V Level 1 Certificate. The Van Buren District Library website can be found at the following link: Van Buren District Library | Van Buren County, MI