Library Director, Pawling Library
Position Summary: The Library Director oversees all aspects of library programs and services. The director supervises all library employees, administers both short-term and long-term library operations, and fosters partnerships with outside organizations in providing services to the residents of Pawling. The director has principal responsibility for library finances, information systems and technology, buildings and grounds, human resources, collection development, public relations, community outreach, and customer service. The Library Director prioritizes and manages many projects simultaneously. He or she must foster strong working relationships with the library’s Board of Trustees, staff members, patrons, and other stakeholders.
This job requires attention to detail, ability to work independently and with others, and multi-tasking. Most importantly, the coordinator should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to connect to community members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Recruits, selects, and trains library staff.
- Supervises and schedules library staff.
- Oversees the development and provision of library programs and events.
- Prepares budget with trustees and supervises library expenditures.
- Maintains direct primary responsibility for resolving all accounts payable and receivable.
- Administers the policies established by the Board of Trustees.
- Reviews, abides by, and enforces all library policies.
- Makes recommendations for policy changes to Board of Trustees.
- Reports monthly to the Board of Trustees.
- Acts as a liaison between the library and outside organizations.
- Stays abreast of developments in the library field, especially as pertains to the Mid-Hudson Library System.
- Seeks alternative funding for the organization (i.e. grants and sponsorship).
- Oversees marketing and public relations, including library website and social media
- Oversees the buildings and grounds.
- Oversees collection development and collection maintenance.
- Administers and maintains library technology.
- Provides reference, readers advisory and circulation services when needed.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- Masters degree in Library Science preferred.
- Relevant experience required.
- Immediate or forthcoming eligibility for or possession of a New York State Public Librarian certification.
- Previous management experience.
- Supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of library finances and budgets.
- High proficiency with library computer technology and electronic resources.
- Interest in information needs of local residents.
- Ability to provide reference service and/or guide patrons toward materials in print and electronic resources.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Occasional evenings and weekends are required as is occasional circulation desk coverage.
Position: Full-time: 37 hours per week
Pay: $58,000 – $68,000, depending on experience and qualifications
Benefits: Paid time off available on a rolling basis. Health and dental insurance available after three months.
Instructions to Applicants: Interested individuals should apply online. Visit pawlingfreelibrary.org/jobs to apply. Only candidates who apply through the library’s website before Monday August 15th will be considered.
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Library Adult and Teen Program Coordinator (part-time), Town of Esopus Library
The Town of Esopus Library is looking for a creative and motivated person to fill a part-time (25-30 hours/week) Adult and Teen Programming Coordinator position. The Adult and Teen Programming Coordinator is primarily responsible for planning, marketing, conducting, and facilitating programs for patrons ages 13 –up. They will coordinate adult events and workshop series, as well as oversee our ongoing weekly and monthly adult programs. The programmer will research, make contact and negotiate with potential program presenters and performers. Programs include, but are not limited to, book talks, art and craft classes, history lectures, music, dancing and exercise groups. Our adult programming is vital and diverse, and responsive to patrons’ stated needs and preferences.
The Adult and Teen Programmer will offer innovative teen programs, and approach teen sessions with significant energy. This person will also initiate a Teen Volunteer program, collaborating with the Children’s Programmer to create fun and educational volunteer opportunities. The incumbent must be technology savvy, and willing to learn and adapt to new and changing technologies. Teen programs include, but are not limited to 3-D printing, creating movies, Battle of the Books, Coding, and Gaming.
The Adult and Teen Programmer promotes programs via social media, e-newsletter, websites, email, fliers, and off-site visits to community groups and schools. Detailed records must be kept pertaining to agreements with presenters and performers, as well as for the assessment of programs. This person must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team.
The work schedule will be changeable, however, the hours are predominately afternoons and evenings. The following days are required: Mondays, Saturdays and one or two evenings a week. They will work the circulation desk, process patron requests for library materials and information using an online database. They will help patrons with the use of the computers and computer programs, and assist in finding library materials.
This person must be people-oriented. They will establish positive working relationships with staff and patrons and engage community partners in activities at the library and in the community. They must communicate effectively in both oral and written form with customers and staff, and demonstrate skills in public speaking. They must exhibit flexibility, and a willingness to work in a dynamic, busy, and changing environment.
This is a provisional Civil Service position, and the candidate must meet minimum qualifications. Education and experience requirements: 1) A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Library Science, English or Communications or closely related field and one year of experience in a library setting or performing duties related to the oversight, coordination and administration of programs for adults and/or teenagers, or 2) An Associate’s Degree in Education, Library Science, English or Communications or closely related field and 3 years of experience as described in #1, or 3) Graduation from high school and 5 years of experience, as described in #1, or 4) An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.
The salary begins at $16.73 per hour, and includes benefits: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistant Program, Personal Business time off, Vacation, Sick days, Paid Holidays, Paid Family Leave, New York State Retirement. Please send a meaningful cover letter, resume and three professional references to Library Director, Brooke Dittmar at:
esopusdirector@esopuslibrary.org.
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MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.