The Tappan Free Library is seeking creative, dedicated and innovative applicants to fill our newly combined position of Assistant Director/Head of Reference Services. This full time position offers the right candidate a unique opportunity to hold both administrative level responsibilities while also continuing to provide public-facing service to our community. We are located in Rockland County, NY and are chartered to serve approximately 6,800 residents. We are situated in the center of the historic district of Tappan in a recently expanded and renovated building. We are looking for the right candidate to help us continue moving into the future.  

As Assistant Director the successful candidate will have shared and assigned responsibilities pertaining to the library’s administration, short/long term planning, technology development, budgetary oversight as well as staff supervision, management and scheduling.  In addition, responsibilities will include management of facilities, grant writing, policy formulation/evaluation, tracking and analyzing statistics in order to develop goals that seek to provide the highest level of patron satisfaction. In the absence of the Director or as assigned, the successful candidate will assume and perform all duties of the Director.

As Head of Reference Services the successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, development and management of a team of five full and part time professional librarians.  This includes oversight of daily operations in the department as well as training and evaluating staff, outreach, collection development, interlibrary loan, web content development, coordinating and planning adult programming all while providing outstanding customer service during public desk hours which will include combination of day and evening hours as well as at least one full weekend rotation per month.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities we are looking for:

• Excellent decision making skills
• Working knowledge of issues, trends, and technology in the Library profession
• Excellent customer services skills including experience working with a  diverse public and different age groups
• Excellent organizational ability, multi-tasking skills, creativity, flexibility, and imagination
• Ability to easily adapt to various situations, react and respond to emergencies and effectively problem-solve
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to supervise, direct, motivate, train employees and identify areas in need of staff development
• Knowledge of budgeting and related financial management practices
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to work independently
• Skill in the operation of computers/devices and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Windows, Mac iOs, Chrome OS, QuickBooks, etc
• Knowledge of library related applications, online services, and streaming services
• Sirsi Workflows knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to occasionally travel within the system (Rockland and Orange counties).

Qualifications:

• A MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school.
• New York Public Librarian's Professional Certificate at the time of appointment.
• At least five (5) years of professional librarian experience.
• At least three (3) years of administrative, management, supervisory experience.

Starting salary range is $65,000-75,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits package including health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, holidays, sick time, and 403b plan with up to 5% matching contribution.  

To Apply:

No phone calls please.

Interested candidates please send a single PDF which should include a letter of interest, resume, and a general employment application no later than October 17, 2021 to jobs@tappanlibrary.org with the subject line: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/HEAD OF REFERENCE

Please download the general application click here: https://www.tappanlibrary.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/TAPPAN%20employment%20APPLICATION.pdf

Submit specified application materials to jobs@tappanlibrary.org.