Marshall-Lyon County Library
301 West Lyon Street
Marshall, MN 56258
507-537-7003

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The Marshall-Lyon County Library: Your source for the discovery and exchange of ideas in a world of information, inspiration, and imagination!

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301 West Lyon Street
Downtown (Across from Post Office)
Marshall, Minnesota
Branches located in
Balaton and Cottonwood
  Member of Plum Creek Library System
   (507)537-7003
Email:
 library@marshalllyonlibrary.org

Effective February 9, 2009 the library will no longer be sending out courtesy 7-day overdue notices.
Please call if you have any questions.

 

HOURS
Marshall
Monday - Thursday 
 9:30 - 7:30
 Friday
 9:30 - 5:30
Saturday 
10:00 - 3:00
Sunday
Closed

Balaton & Cottonwood
Monday
9:00 - 12:00
  1:00 - 7:00
Wednesday  & Friday
 12:00 - 5:30

LIBRARY BOARD OPENING. This position represent an opportunity for interested residents of Marshall to become more involved in the library  This position is nonpaying.  Interested residents can obtain additional information and applications from the City Administrator's Office at the Municipal Building, 344 West Main St., Marshall, MN. (Call 537-6760) or at the following website: http://www.marshallmn.com.  The completed application should be returned to City Administrator.  Appointments will be made by the Mayor and City Council as set forth in policy statements.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.  Exciting opportunity in a vibrant, diverse, rural community : the Marshall Lyon County Library (MLCL) is looking for an energetic, innovative, and service oriented library director to lead the MLCL library forward in new directions.  Located on the historic prairies of southwest Minnesota, Marshall Minnesota has been named “One of the Best Small Towns in America” several times.  The city is also home to Southwest Minnesota State University, a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions.   The Marshall Lyon County library serves a population of 21,605 from the main library in Marshall, two branch libraries and through an outreach service.  The city-county library is well supported with information technology, has the SIRSI Workflows automation system, an annual budget of $806,338, a staff of 9.48 FTEs, and is a member of the Plum Creek Regional Public Library System.  There is also an active Friends of the Library group which raises additional funds for the library.  The MLCL Foundation is in the midst of a fundraising campaign for a new main library building.   The Library director reports to and is advised by a 9 member board of trustees.  To view the full  Position Description or Physical Requirement & Working Conditions. For more information about the community visit the following links:
    Marshall, MN
    Discover Marshall
    Lyon County
Minimum requirements:  ALA accredited MLS, at least 5 years of progressively responsible library experience of which 3 years must be in library management, experience developing and managing a budget, valid driver’s license.
Preferred requirements:  strong personnel management skills, evidence of strong communication skills both verbal and written, management experience in a public library working collaboratively with local government groups, fundraising and grant writing experience, ability to work well with a diverse community, evidence of innovative programming, experience in building management and/or renovation projects, experience with and understanding of emerging technologies in the information field.
Salary range: $57,491-$76,648 DOQ, with excellent benefit package.
Send resume with three references and cover letter to: Search Committee, Marshall-Lyon County Library, 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall, MN 56258 or e-mail: luanna@marshalllyonlibrary.org  An application form, a complete job description, and three pre-interview questions will be sent to you.  Only complete application files will be considered.  The Committee will begin its review of candidates on June 29, 2009.  Preference will be given to applications submitted by that date but the position will remain open until filled.   The goal is to fill the position by early August with a start date of September 1st.  EOE.

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Want to renew your library materials?
Want to see what you have out and when they are due?
Search the Library Catalog?
Click the "Library Catalog Tab" and then click the "Online Library Catalog"-- Please make sure you log in first with your library card number to renew items, to see what you have checked out or to place a hold. (Note: You cannot put a hold on a Marshall item if it is on the shelf if you are a Marshall patron.)

 Last updated 05/20/2009