Library Director

Michigan Library Association; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Dowagiac District Library in rural Southwest Michigan seeks a director to guide the library and its nine staff in delivering excellent customer service while staying current with developments in the library field. A recent renovation and expansion doubled the building, creating opportunities for expanded collection development and programming funded by stable millage revenue.

The director will oversee operations, community relations, and strategic planning to serve Dowagiac and surrounding

Responsibilities

• Lead a nine-person staff and ensure excellent customer service.
• Stay abreast of current issues related to the library field.
• Oversee operations, community relations, and strategic planning.

Job description

Salary: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 Annually

Public Library

Located in rural Southwest Michigan, the Dowagiac District Library is a Class IV library serving the lively communities of the City of Dowagiac and surrounding townships. The seven-member Board of Trustees is seeking a director who can ensure that the library and its nine staff continue to provide excellent customer service, while keeping abreast of current issues related to the library field. The building had a comprehensive renovation and expansion, doubling in size in 2021, providing an excellent opportunity for continued collection development and expansion of programming. A perpetual millage, along with investments, provides the library with very stable sources of revenue.