VBE BERLIN-MECHANIK
Library Director – Berlin Free Town Library (Rensselaer County, NY)
VBE BERLIN-MECHANIK, Taconic, Connecticut, us, 06079
The Berlin Free Town Library is seeking an energetic and creative leader with a passionate commitment to public library service for the position of Library Director. This position offers a unique opportunity to reimagine the library’s role in the community.The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the overall operation and management of the Library. Duties include, but are not limited to:Building community and professional relationshipsPlanning and implementing library programs and servicesManaging circulation desk operationsMaintaining and developing the collectionFunctioning within the budgetSupervising library personnelManaging the library facilityAs an official representative of the library to the Berlin Community, the Library Director will demonstrate an enthusiasm for community engagement and establish effective working relationships throughout the community.The Berlin Free Town Library strives to provide access to information, opportunities for lifelong learning, and a gathering place for the community. A Free Association Library and a member of the Upper Hudson Library System, the library serves a user population of approximately 1,800 with a total annual operating budget of $50,000. The library occupies a beautiful 2,800-square-foot facility in the Town of Berlin, which is nestled in the rolling Taconic Hills where natural beauty and outdoor activities abound.The minimum qualifications for this position include completion of sixty (60) credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university and three (3) years of professional experience which includes some supervisory and administrative responsibilities. The library welcomes interested applicants that meet or exceed these minimum qualifications, up to and including a Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association.This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hr. per week) with a starting salary range of $20,000-23,000, commensurate with experience. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references by email to Cristi Lamontagne, Personnel Committee Chair at bftlboard@gmail.com.Applications must be received no later than December 3, 2021.
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