Library Director

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Riverdale Public Library, located in New Jersey, seeks a Director to oversee operations and manage a dedicated team. Responsibilities include advising the Library Board on various topics, managing the budget, and ensuring community outreach.

Qualified candidates should possess a NJ State Librarian Certification and have at least five years of related experience. This role offers a salary range of $70,000 to $80,000, dependent on experience, in a supportive community setting.

Qualifications

• Five years of related library experience.
• Strongly preferred NJ State Librarian Certification.
• Must possess a Master's in Library Science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Advise Library Board on policy and finances.
• Hire and supervise library staff.
• Prepare and manage the library budget.
• Manage library services and programs.
• Identify outreach services for the community.
• Oversee library building and technology.

Skills

Communication skills

Policy and financial planning

Staff management

Budget management

Outreach services implementation

Education

NJ State Librarian Certification

MLS or Library School

Job description

The Riverdale Public Library, located in Morris County in northern New Jersey, serves a small but library-loving community of 4,000. An engaged Board of Trustees actively supports the Director. A thriving Friends group provides ongoing supplemental financial support.

Key responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide advice to Library Board of Trustees on policy, finances, planning, library performance, and library laws
• Hire and supervise staff
• Prepare and manage library budget
• Manage library services and programs
• Identify and implement outreach services to the community
• Manage and maintain the library building, computer technology, and the library's automation system
• Represent the library in the community and promote its services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to identify opportunities and effect change

Requirements:

• NJ State Librarian Certification, strongly preferred
• Five years related library experience

Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience

The Riverdale Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an "at will" employer

MLS or Library School Required:Strongly preferred

Salary Meets NJLA Minimum:

Job Focus:Administration/Management

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