Assume a vital leadership role and assist the 48 public libraries in this southern region of New York State achieve new levels of service and effective resource sharing! The Board of Trustees of the Southern Tier Library System, http://www.stls.org/, (headquartered in Painted Post, NY) seeks a visionary library leader—responsive to member and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Executive Director. STLS is a regional consortium of public libraries in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties--working in partnership with member libraries to enable the System’s 256,291 residents to have access to excellent library services. With a $1.5 million annual budget, 27 system employees (18.4 FTEs) and the recently fo ...

Position Description The School Librarian/Resource Center Teacher at Tsinghua International School (THIS) will hold the key to student learning and growth outside the classroom. As a school focused on high academic expectations and centered on the development of skills and the acquisition of knowledge through an Inquiry based learning approach, it is essential that the Librarian be well versed in the range of services from storytelling to senior research. The Resource Center must function with adherence to the school’s stated Mission and Core Values. This person will work under the direction of the Academic Vice Principal and will coordinate efforts with the Directors of the Primary and Secondary Divisions. **NOTE: The Resource Center will be new at THIS for the 2013-14 school year. ...

Rye Free Reading Room’s Board of Trustees seeks a creative and energetic new leader to promote library services and continue the Library’s commitment to quality programming and services for the Rye community. The Director will work closely with the 18-member Board of Trustees, 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. The successful candidate will focus on accomplishing the following: foster ...

Become a vital part of providing Crandall Public Library (http://www.crandalllibrary.org/) District residents with free access to the world of ideas, information in varied formats and the creative experience of an open and nonjudgmental environment. In achieving this mission, the Library Board of Trustees seeks a visionary new leader—skilled in directing a diverse team of talented professionals in interpreting and implementing Board policy—and capable of setting and meeting goals and achieving high standards. Crandall Public Library District is governed by a 15-member elected Board of Trustees and serves the 53,621 residents of the Towns of Queensbury and Moreau and the City of Glens Falls. Operating continuously since 1893, it is a strong regional example of intergovernmental cooper ...

The New Jersey State Library (http://www.njstatelib.org/) seeks a dynamic individual with proven leadership qualities to direct and further develop the New Jersey State Library including the State Library Information Center, the Library Development Bureau, and the Talking Book and Braille Center as well as the 2,000-member New Jersey Library Network. The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader and change agent, who can shape and communicate a compelling vision for New Jersey’s motivated and engaged library community. In addition, the N.J. State Librarian represents this innovative organization with national and regional library organizations. The New Jersey State Library is an affiliate of Thomas Edison State College, (http://www.tesc.edu/) and the N.J. State Libraria ...

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. See http://www.gossagesager.com/Jobdesc2010.doc for the complete job description. As an association library, the Rye Free Reading Room is funded by the C ...

Are you a developing library leader looking for the excitement and growth potential of your next challenge? If so, the William Jeanes Memorial Library of Whitemarsh Township (PA), may have what you want—an opportunity to serve as its next Library Director. The Board is looking for a dynamic professional who, in addition to managing overall library operations, will work closely with the seven-member Board of Directors to open the renovated and expanded library to be completed early in 2011. The William Jeanes Memorial Library, a nonprofit corporation, serves the 17,000 residents of Whitemarsh Township (Montgomery County). Guided by a seven-member appointed Board, the Library staff (currently 10FTE), with an annual budget of $600,000, operates a single, 11,000-square-foot 1971 facility ...

Responsible for the overall supervision of the registration unit, specialized borrower services including foreign language programs, assistive technology support, and public library collaboration; outreach services and public education activities; needs assessment; planning; and service coordination for the department under the general direction of the Director; responsible for overall library operations, in the absence of the Director. Duties/Responsibilities: Plans and administers program of library services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Assists the Director in planning the promotion, public relations and interagency communication of library services; produces targeted informational materials for patrons; conducts specialized traini ...