Director - Florham Park Library

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 97,257 - 102,962; Full time

Job summary

A public library in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Library Director to manage operations and foster community engagement. The ideal candidate will be an inclusive team builder with a strong customer service focus and flexibility in handling multiple challenges. Responsibilities include overseeing library programs, collection maintenance, and policy development. The position requires a Master's degree in Library or Information Science and a minimum of five years of library experience, including supervisory roles. Salary ranges from $97,257 to $102,962 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of library experience, including supervisory capacity.
• Valid license as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct library operations.
• Provide community-serving library programs.
• Supervise development and maintenance of the library's collection.
• Evaluate library performance and develop policies.
• Identify and address operational challenges.

Skills

Inclusive team building

Good listening

Customer service focus

Flexibility

Compassion

Patience

Good sense of humor

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Science

Job description

Florham Park Library Director Job Posting

The Florham Park Public Library, located in Florham Park, New Jersey and serving a population of over 12,000, is seeking a library director. The ideal candidate is an inclusive team builder, who is a good listener. This person should believe in cross-training for the staff, have a strengths-based approach to management, be flexible, and have a strong customer service focus. Creating a workplace that makes people excited to come to work and share their ideas is key. Flexibility and the ability to pivot are vital. Having the ability to deal with multiple constituencies simultaneously while maintaining approachability, compassion, patience, and a good sense of humor are absolute musts for this position.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages and directs the operations of a free public library.
• Works with the staff to provide library programs that best serve community members.
• Make sure that the team is continuously serving the community.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of the library's collection.
• Establishes internal library policies and procedures in collaboration with the Library Board.
• Evaluates library performance and effectiveness, adjusts and develops policies, and reviews strategic and operational plans.
• Identifies and addresses financial, operational, staffing and facility challenges.
• Ensures the library’s participation in activities throughout the community.
• Reviews programs and operations to identify and analyze challenges.
• Assists in the development and planning of the library budget and funding, and monitors library expenditures.
• Attend seminars and meetings of professional library groups and organizations.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of clear and accurate reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, Certifications, & Licenses:

• A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University.
• At least five (5) years of library experience including work in the service, circulation, and reference areas, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• A valid license as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:8A-3 and N.J.A.C 15:23-2.1.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Salary range: $97,257-$102,962 depending on experience.

For more information on how to apply, please visit www.TheCanningGroup.org , “Latest Job Postings” (right hand column). Qualified candidates are invited to take part in the search process and electronically submit resumes. Submission must be received no later Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Additional information is located at www.TheCanningGroup.org.&nbsp ; Florham Park is an equal opportunity employer.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

$97,257-$102,962 depending on experience