Library Director

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Town of Tupper Lake (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Enrollment in NYS retirement system

Relocation stipend

Paid time off

Job summary

The Tupper Lake Public Library in Tupper Lake, NY is seeking a Library Director to provide creative leadership and oversee daily operations.

You will manage staff, a $300k budget, and a 40,000-item collection in a waterfront setting, while coordinating services and community programs. This full-time role offers excellent benefits and opportunities to shape library services for a vibrant upstate town.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Librarianship from ALA-accredited program or NYSED-recognized education pathway.
• Minimum of two years of professional library experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise library staff and coordinate work of others.
• Oversee a $300k budget and ensure fiscally responsible library operations.
• Manage a 40,000-item collection in a waterfront, community-focused library.
• Provide creative, dynamic leadership to advance services and community engagement.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budget knowledge

Library technology

Education

Master’s in Librarianship (ALA-accredited or NYSED-recognized)

Job description

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026

Library Director

Tupper Lake Public Library, Tupper Lake, New York

Full time, salaried, great benefits.

Are you a librarian looking for a creative leadership opportunity in a beautiful and supportive small town?

The Tupper Lake Public Library, AKA the Goff Nelson Memorial Library, is seeking a creative, dynamic, and inspiring leader. You will manage a dedicated staff, a $300k budget, and a collection of 40,000 items in a magnificent waterfront location.

Why Tupper?

Come live and work where people vacation! Tupper Lake offers the freshest air, the most beautiful scenery and endless options for outdoor recreation. Our town is the proud host of an award winning natural history museum, world class observatory, a fabulous arts center and great locally owned shops and restaurants. Our community is diverse, active and engaged. And our library, a cherished gem. Leading the library will provide the right candidate with a professional opportunity to make a meaningful impact and continue to grow connections with the community.

Qualifications and Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable education practices and a minimum of two (2) years professional library experience

• Ability to train and supervise library staff and coordinate the work of others
• Knowledge of library organizations, budgets, procedures, policies, aims, and services
• Knowledge of the applications of computer technology to library operations

Compensation and Benefits

The Director works a flexible schedule that regularly encompasses regular daytime business hours but requires adjustment to accommodate meetings, community events and professional conferences.

• The Library offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, enrollment in the New York State retirement system, relocation stipend and paid time off.