State Librarian

Michigan Library Association; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Library of Michigan in Lansing is seeking a State Librarian who will serve as the chief administrative officer, providing strategic leadership and directing financial, operational, and personnel activities statewide. The position participates in leadership teams, guides advisory bodies, and represents the library in state partnerships.

The role requires experience in library administration, with flexibility on qualifications, and collaboration with libraries and related organizations to advance

Qualifications

• Equivalent education and experience combinations will be evaluated individually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief administrative officer and provide critical leadership for the Library of Michigan.
• Direct strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities across the state.
• Represent the Library of Michigan on advisory boards and with external partners.

Job description

Position is located at the Library of Michigan, 702

West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and

The State Librarian serves as chief administrative officer, provides critical leadership, and directs strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities of the Library of Michigan; is a member of the department's leadership team and the deputy superintendent's admin directors leadership team; serves as secretary on the Library of Michigan's advisory Board of Trustees; and serves as a board member of the Library of Michigan Foundation. The state librarian is the guardian of the quality of library services statewide and actively facilitates cooperation among and between libraries of all types within the state and with library related organizations.

Alternate Education and Experience

Equivalent

combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements and Information

Some positions

may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate

or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.

is considered complete with the following required documents:

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)