[Publib] Director Opening - Lakeland Library Cooperative, Grand Rapids, MI

[Dan Bradbury]

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DIRECTOR--LAKELAND LIBRARY COOPERATIVE (Michigan)

Assume a vital leadership role and help take 41 of the finest public
libraries in Western Michigan to new levels of effective resource sharing!
The Board of the Lakeland Library Cooperative (headquartered in Grand
Rapids, MI) is seeking a dynamic and visionary library leader as its next
Cooperative Director. 

Lakeland Library Cooperative (LLC) is a state cooperative agency serving
libraries in eight West Michigan counties by providing opportunities to
share resources, services and expertise for the benefit of the libraries and
the communities they serve.  With a $1.8 million annual budget and 25 system
employees (17.9 FTEs), LLC is a membership-driven organization with a
mission to build on the strengths of its diverse members through cooperative
action to provide superior service to its member libraries and their
constituents.  

Responsibilities. As chief administrative officer, the Cooperative Director
reports to a nine-member Board composed of representatives from member
libraries and has overall responsibility for fulfilling and advancing LLC's
mission through an effective and dynamic program of cooperative services.
Overall responsibilities include: organizing and administering the system's
resources to carry out its strategic goals; providing effective leadership
in implementation of long-range planning; developing and maintaining an
effective communication program; strengthening current funding sources,
seeking additional revenue sources and overseeing sound financial practices;
developing and maintaining effective training, consulting and continuing
education programs; and representing LLC's interests by participating in
library activities at regional, state and national levels.  A detailed job
description is located at www.gossagesager.com/LLCjd.htm/.

Minimum Qualifications. A master's degree in library science from an ALA
accredited program and a minimum of eight years of public library
experience, some of which must be at a managerial level. Experience with a
large multi-site library system is desirable and regular travel within the
system is required.  Essential attributes: proven fiscal and personnel
management skills; leadership and vision; superior written and oral
communications ability; collaborative and consensus-building political
skills; and knowledge of current trends in the application of new technology
to library services.  Experience in working with a policy-making board and a
diverse membership would be highly desirable.

Compensation.  Entry salary range $80,000 - $95,000 (placement dependent
upon experience and qualifications) with a generous benefit package.

To Apply Or Obtain Further Information. The Lakeland Library Cooperative
Personnel Committee requests that all inquiries be forwarded to the library
executive search firm of Gossage Sager Associates. Visit
http://www.gossagesager.com/lakel.htm  for additional information or contact
Dan Bradbury (816-531-2468 or DanBradbury at sbcglobal.net.) The closing date
for applications is September 30, 2006. 

To apply, please send a meaningful cover letter and a current resume as MS
Word attachments via e-mail to DanBradbury at sbcglobal.net.  Gossage Sager
Associates, 4545 Wornall Road, Ste. 805, Kansas City, MO 64111.  

LLC is an EO/EA employer.
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Dan Bradbury, Vice President
Gossage Sager Associates LLC
www.gossagesager.com
4545 Wornall, Suite 805
Kansas City, MO 64111
danbradbury at sbcglobal.net
Phone/fax: 816-531-2468
Cell phone: 816-803-7853