Are you an experienced Library Director looking to apply your management skills and vision to a great city? If so, this position is for you!
About the Opportunity
At the Livonia Public Library, we connect our community with knowledge and experiences inspiring creativity and discovery. Our vision is to enrich lives, build community and prepare for an ever-changing future.
If you are seeking an opportunity to use your leadership skills, help develop the vision for the future of the Library, and have a commitment to librarianship and community engagement, this is the perfect role for you.
The Library Director provides visionary, strategic, and operational leadership for the Livonia Public Library system. This position reports to the Mayor and the Library Commission (a five-member advisory board), and is responsible for overseeing all library services, system-wide operations, and organizational development. The Director ensures library resources are aligned with community needs and city goals, leads all fiscal and personnel functions, and fosters an equitable and collaborative work culture. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with strong knowledge of public library administration, staff development, cooperative partnerships, and facilities oversight.
Key responsibilities include the following:
About You
The ideal candidate for this position has a master's degree in library science with an emphasis on Library Management and Administration granted by a university or library school accredited by the American Library Association. You are currently working in the library field, with five or more years of progressive responsibility. You currently possess, or are eligible to obtain by the date of hire, a Librarian’s Permanent Professional certification issued by the State of Michigan. You are innovative and passionate about the role that public libraries can play in a community, demonstrated by your membership in a professional organization such as the American Library Association.
About the Community
The City of Livonia is a safe, well-planned community of 36 square miles in southeast Michigan. Our population of about 95,000 residents places us as the ninth largest city in the state. Livonia enjoys a strategic location second to none in the region, with easy access to the I-96 and the I-275 expressways. Close-knit neighborhoods and strong community spirit has long been a hallmark of Livonia. The City’s motto proclaims, “Families First,” and Livonia has successfully maintained its friendly, hometown atmosphere while keeping a strong emphasis on public safety, parks, and public services.
Applications are requested by Sunday, September 21st.
The starting salary range for this position is $101,608.00 - $109,844.80.
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