LIBRARY DIRECTOR/MANAGER

The Board of Trustees of the Tivoli Free Library in Tivoli, NY is seeking a creative, community-minded individual to direct operations in our award-winning village library that is the heart of the community. Our association library is housed on the first floor of the historic Watts dePeyster Village Hall located at the center of a tight-knit, walkable village. The library is beginning a year of strategic planning and seeks a visionary individual who will partner with the board to broaden outreach and contribute to library growth and development.

The Director should possess integrity, energy, an entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of humor, vision, compassion, the ability and desire to work as part of a small team of creative, dedicated staff, and a genuine desire to meet and serve the public. A demonstrated commitment to the library profession and an appreciation of the role of libraries in a democratic society is essential.

Salary range $50,000 – $68,000 with benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The director oversees the library’s daily operations and long term vision, including:

• Hiring, training, scheduling and supervising a staff of 4-5 part- and full-time members
• Stewarding a budget of $222,960 and pursuing opportunities for additional grant funding
• Managing the library’s collection in conjunction with local needs and Mid-Hudson Library System resources
• Directing marketing, communications and community outreach for the library
• Collaborating with the board of trustees to develop and work toward a strategic vision for the library
• Communicating and collaborating with the board of trustees, local leaders, and community members to develop library programs and services that meet the community’s needs and interests  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 3 years of library experience
  - OR -
• MLS and a minimum of one year of library experience
  - OR -
• equivalent combination of education and experience
   
• Supervisory and administrative experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Solid understanding of and comfort with emerging technologies, especially library technologies
• Experience with financial management (budgeting, payroll, etc.)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse set of stakeholders and library users

APPLICATIONS: The Tivoli Free Library is an equal opportunity employer. To apply, send a PDF of resume, letter of application, and names of three professional references to Tivoli Free Library Board President at tivolifreelibrarysearch@gmail.com. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 22, 2024 until the position is filled.

Submit specified application materials to tivolifreelibrarysearch@gmail.com.