Library Director

Tomkins Cove Public Library; Tomkins Cove (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

New York Public Library? Wait—no. Tomkins Cove Public Library seeks a Library Director to mentor staff, develop programs, manage the facility, and engage with the community in Rockland County, NY. The ideal candidate will work with diverse groups and help develop the library’s budget.

The role requires a Master’s in Library Science, NYS Public Librarian certificate, and several years of public library administration experience, with budget oversight and strategic planning responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by The American Library Association.
• New York State Public Library certificate required.
• Three years of professional library experience, including two years in public library administration.
• Ability to develop budgets and strategic plans with the Board of Trustees.

Responsibilities

• Direct all library operations, including staff supervision and program development.
• Implement library policies and oversee recruitment, hiring, and professional development.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets with the Board of Trustees.
• Engage with the community and coordinate services and facilities management.
• Lead long-range strategic planning initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff mentoring

Program development

Budget management

Community engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

New York State Public Library certificate

Job description

Salary: $72,000.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Public

The Tomkins Cove Public Library is a school district library committed to providing our community of more than 1,700 North Rockland Central School District residents with access to the highest quality of materials, services, and programs. The Library Board of Trustees seeks a leader to mentor the staff, develop programs, manage the facility, and engage with the community. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual who has the ability to work and communicate with diverse groups and is prepared to develop the library’s budget.

Responsibilities

The Library Director is responsible for all library functions, implementation of library policies, and supervision of all personnel. Duties include, but are not limited to, supervision, recruitment, hiring, management, professional development, coordinating services, managing the physical property, developing an annual operating budget and capital budgets in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, and successfully implementing short and long-range strategic planning goals.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science from a college or University accredited by The American Library Association; a New York State Public Library certificate; three (3) years of professional library experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a public library in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Special Requirement

Possession of a current New York State Public Librarian’s professional certificate at the time of application. Applicant must be eligible to be appointed from the civil service list for Library Director I, held by the Rockland County Department of Personnel.

Compensation

The hiring salary range for the position is $72,000 to $80,000 (salary negotiable based upon experience). A competitive benefits package is offered.