Michigan Library Association
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Posted: Oct 10, 2025 Library Director — Portage Lake District Library, Houghton, Michigan Location: Houghton, MI Employment type: Full-time Salary: $65,000.00 Annually Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2025 Want to work in a winter wonderland on the shores of Lake Superior? The Portage Lake District Library in Houghton, Michigan, is looking for a library director. Houghton is recognized as a charming small town with access to nature, culture, and a university community. The library serves a population of 17,760 and operates with a staff of about 20 and volunteers, offering a wide variety of programs and services. Through a contract with a neighboring school district, PLDL also oversees the operations at the Hancock School Public Library. Under the direction of a library board, the director will oversee library operations, budgeting, policy development, and the delivery of educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. Responsibilities
Manages the operations of the library, including hiring and management of personnel. Initiates development and implementation of the budget. Develops long range goals, strategic plans and policies. Implements board policy. Oversees educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. Qualifications
MLIS from an ALA-accredited university. Proof of progressively responsible management experience in a public library or equivalent. Demonstrated experience with budget and fiscal management. A deep understanding of library technology, resources and trends. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated team-building, management and leadership skills. Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: Not less than $65,000. Benefits include paid leave; health, dental and vision insurance, and a defined-contribution retirement plan. How to Apply
To apply: Email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to PLDL Board President Sylvia Matthews, smatthews@pldl.org.
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Posted: Oct 10, 2025 Library Director — Portage Lake District Library, Houghton, Michigan Location: Houghton, MI Employment type: Full-time Salary: $65,000.00 Annually Application Deadline: Nov 3, 2025 Want to work in a winter wonderland on the shores of Lake Superior? The Portage Lake District Library in Houghton, Michigan, is looking for a library director. Houghton is recognized as a charming small town with access to nature, culture, and a university community. The library serves a population of 17,760 and operates with a staff of about 20 and volunteers, offering a wide variety of programs and services. Through a contract with a neighboring school district, PLDL also oversees the operations at the Hancock School Public Library. Under the direction of a library board, the director will oversee library operations, budgeting, policy development, and the delivery of educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. Responsibilities
Manages the operations of the library, including hiring and management of personnel. Initiates development and implementation of the budget. Develops long range goals, strategic plans and policies. Implements board policy. Oversees educational, cultural, and informational services and programs. Qualifications
MLIS from an ALA-accredited university. Proof of progressively responsible management experience in a public library or equivalent. Demonstrated experience with budget and fiscal management. A deep understanding of library technology, resources and trends. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated team-building, management and leadership skills. Salary and Benefits
Annual Salary: Not less than $65,000. Benefits include paid leave; health, dental and vision insurance, and a defined-contribution retirement plan. How to Apply
To apply: Email your resume and a cover letter describing your interest in this position to PLDL Board President Sylvia Matthews, smatthews@pldl.org.
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