Michigan Library Association is hiring: Library Director in Ecorse

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Posted: Nov 26, 2025

Application Deadline: Dec 30, 2025

Location: City of Ecorse, Ecorse, MI

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $31.25 - $40.87 hourly

Summary

Responsible for the administration and management of the library. Key areas of responsibility are personnel, budgeting (including development and fundraising), facilities planning, representing the library in the community at large as well as within the Ecorse Public Library, and developing and implementing strategic goals by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and direction for all library operations, ensuring effective implementation of services, policies, procedures, and Board directives.
• Develops, updates, and recommends library policies to the Library Board, ensuring compliance with Board bylaws, the Open Meetings Act, and applicable state and local regulations.
• Plans, develops, and evaluates library services to meet current and future community needs, including long‑range strategic planning and measurable goals.
• Serves as the library’s primary public representative, acting as liaison with the Library Board, city officials, community groups, state agencies, and other libraries.
• Manages and supervises all library staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and evaluating performance in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Establishes and oversees staff workflows, procedures, and service standards, ensuring high‑quality public service and operational efficiency.
• Oversees collection development, including selecting and ordering print, digital, and electronic resources; maintaining appropriate standards; and ensuring materials reflect community needs.
• Directs a public relation program and outreach efforts, promoting library services through community events, presentations, public relations initiatives, news releases, and other marketing methods.
• Prepares the preliminary library budget and administers the approved budget with the City Finance Manager, monitoring expenditures, supplies, equipment needs, and vendor relationships.
• Maintains the library facility in collaboration with the Department of Public Works, ensuring a safe, accessible, and well‑functioning environment.
• Resolves complex patron concerns and oversees patron services, ensuring consistent application of library policies, procedures, and service expectations.
• Supervises recordkeeping and reporting, preparing or reviewing required reports for the Library Board and federal, state, and local agencies.
• Researches and prepares grant applications, oversees grant‑funded projects when applicable.
• Coordinates staff schedules, programming calendars, materials, and equipment to ensure efficient library operations within budget constraints.
• Engages in professional development and collaboration, attending meetings, workshops, community events, and conferences to remain informed about trends and opportunities.
• Appropriately delegates responsibilities to staff members to support organizational efficiency and professional growth.

Qualifications

Language Ability

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; respond to inquiries; write speeches and articles for publication; effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability

Apply mathematical concepts to library operations, including budgeting, statistical reporting, circulation analysis; work with figures such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; interpret statistical information for planning, reporting, and decision‑making.

Reasoning Ability

Identify and analyze problems, gather and evaluate relevant data, draw sound evidence‑based conclusions; interpret various administrative, policy, and statistical information; translate instructions into effective procedures and decisions.

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, spreadsheet software; experience with SirsiDynix or similar Integrated Library System platforms; basic knowledge of payroll systems; use internet‑based research tools, order processing systems, database software, and library databases.

Education/Experience

Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent; 4–6 years related experience and/or training; eligible to apply for at least a Level 2 certificate from the Library of Michigan.

Specialized Training

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, several years’ experience, ideally combined with supervisory experience.
• Directors Workshop and Advanced Directors Workshop from the Library of Michigan, or ability to complete within one year.

Certificates and Licenses

Library of Michigan certification of at least Level 2 (Level 1 ideal).

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of library operations, planning, management principles and practices.
• Prompt decision‑making on complex matters and day‑to‑day operations.
• Ability to perform or supervise various projects, handle unexpected assignments and solve interpersonal problems amidst frequent interruptions.
• Resolve complex problems requiring alternative methods and solutions.
• Set objectives, delegate, and prioritize workflow to meet mission and goals.
• Solicit cooperation from external persons and departments.
• Plan, organize, supervise, and review work of subordinate employees and supervisors.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; develop relationships with diverse groups; communicate technical and philosophical concepts to laypersons.

Physical Demands

Requires sitting, using hands, talking or hearing; reaching with hands and arms; occasionally standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,ching; lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds; visual focus adjustments.

Work Environment

Quiet environment; occasional exposure to animal programs; noise usually quiet.

Attachments

Library Director 2025.pdf