Library Director
Rye Free Reading Room
Rye, NY 64111
Posted August 18, 2010
Job Description
Rye Free Reading Room – 125 years (and counting) of distinguished service to the community! The Board of Trustees of Rye Free Reading Room (founded in 1884) seeks an energetic, enthusiastic and experienced leader to continue its commitment to quality public library service for the Rye community. The Director will work closely with the 18-member Board of Directors, a 45-member Auxiliary Board, staff and local stakeholders to develop and articulate its vision for library service, design and implement strategic initiatives, and administer the service program, facility and space planning, and fundraising and resource development.
As an association library, the Rye Free Reading Room is funded by the City of Rye and private donations, with the Board actively investigating options for sustainable funding. Rye Free Reading Room has a collection of 90,000 items housed in the main library and a small branch and circulates over 225,000 items annually. With a staff of 17 FTE and a budget of $1.5 million, the library provides exceptional customer service and its programs are consistently among the most heavily attended in Westchester County—attendance last year pushed over 36,000 with best-selling authors and a wide-selection of children’s programs.
A recent expansion of the landmark building on Rye’s Village Green and ongoing capital projects, including a renovated technology center, help ensure the facilities are well-positioned for continued growth. Rye, a suburban community in Westchester County, is home to 15,000 residents. Located on Long Island Sound, Rye enjoys a strong sense of community, with close proximity to New York City and regional attractions in the Tri-State area. For additional information on the Library, the City and the area see
http://www.gossagesager.com/Ryelinks.htm.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA accredited institution and at least five years of progressively responsible experience, including at least two years administrative experience in a public library. The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrated leadership ability and the ability to work collaboratively with Board, staff, elected officials and community groups. In addition, the successful candidate must be able to articulate a vision of library services in the 21st century. Successful experience with fundraising, building projects and working in a union environment is highly desirable.
Salary
$90,000-$106,000
App Due
October 3, 2010
Preferred Submission Method: Email
Information Services Manager
Cold Spring Harbor Library
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Posted July 9, 2010
Job Description
Head of Information Services overseeing staff of 5 full and part-time librarians; in charge of budgets and purchasing for adult collections in all media, in charge of adult programming, as well as reference policies and procedures; requires some grantwriting, PR and publicity, community outreach.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience with social networking and webpage development, demonstrate a creative outlook and appreciate the spirit of teamwork; will keep current with trends in the field and be eager to adopt and adapt; be willing to work in a traditional and virtual library setting.
Salary
Commensurate w/experience
App Due
ASAP
Submit-To
Helen M. Crosson, Director
Cold Spring Harbor Library & Environmental Center
95 Harbor Road
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Preferred Submission Method: Email
Associate Librarian
AMRI
Albany, NY 12205
Posted June 21, 2010
Description
The Associate Librarian will support the continuing research needs of AMRI researchers by assisting with the creation and implementation of systems to improve library services, including the records management program.
Major Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage budget and resource planning. Manage the information based contracts such as Nerac, CopyrightClearanceCenter, SciFinder, Reaxys, CDLC and other Interlibrary loan agreements
Provide customer service, support and outreach to AMRI researchers through a variety of means including, but not limited to: meetings, the AMRI intranet, print resources such as brochures, special events and others as appropriate.
Facilitate the development of filing systems, retention and disposal schedules for AMRI paper based records. Interface with consultants and legal counsel as needed to ensure compliance. Advise on records storage, media and retention. Execute the project. Represent the company on interactions with public organizations like (but not limited to) NYLA, CDLC, SLA and MedTech Develop and maintain Sharepoint site for the storage of the daily news updates which are routed to senior management as well as Library Sharepoint site. Respond to incoming questions or requests. Support the company researchers by obtaining the requested reference material through the interlibrary loan system. Develop and maintain automated records indexing systems to ensure effective records storage, retrieval and retention of information.
www.amriglobal.com/careers
Qualifications
•Degree in Library Science or a related field. MLS or MSIS from ALA accredited graduate program is required
•Field experience of 3-5 years is desired.
•Familiarity with records management and interlibrary loan.
•Excellent verbal and written communication and customer service skills.
For more information,
CLICK HERE
App Due
Until Filled
Executive Director
Mid-Hudson Library System
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Posted June 9, 2010
Job DescriptionThe Board of the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS), an Equal Opportunity Employer, is reopening the search for applicants for the position of Executive Director. Based in Poughkeepsie, New York, MHLS serves 66 libraries in the mid-Hudson valley. Please see complete position posting at
http://midhudson.org/directorposition
Qualifications
Must hold a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from and ALA-acredited institution. Must hold or be eligible to hold a New York State Public Librarian Certificate. Must have eight or more years of professional library experience (post MLS) at least two years of which shall have been in an administrative capacity. Must be familiar with, or demonstrate the ability to become familiar with the unique relationship between local libraries and library systems in New York State.
App Due
Reviewing begins 8/2/2010
Submit-ToPlease submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to
MHLSsearch@gmail.com
Preferred Submission Method: Email
