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Georgia Public Library Service

Executive Director – Mid York Library System (NY)

Georgia Public Library Service, Utica, New York, United States, 13501


Executive Director – Mid York Library System (NY)

In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents.The Mid York Library System (NY) seeks a strategic thinker with library management experience and excellent communication skills to be its next Executive Director. The Mid York Library System (MYLS) is a nonprofit organization that promotes and assists all 43 public libraries in Herkimer, Oneida, and Madison counties in New York. This large geographic area covers nearly 3,000 square miles and the organization supports a wide variety of public libraries and library professionals. Mid York Library System operates from a single 30,000 square foot facility in Utica, NY and provides interlibrary loan, delivery services, electronic resources, continuing education, outreach, IT support, cost-savings through shared services such as OverDrive, and maintains a shared physical catalog of over 482,000 materials for its system libraries. Reporting to a 15-member Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will be responsible for oversight of a $2 million budget and 14 system staff, and collaboratively works to support 43 library directors of MYLS’ member libraries.

Responsibilities:

Act as Chief Executive Officer of the Mid York Library System and operate in accordance with the Mid York Library System’s charter, mission, policies, procedures, and goals.

Oversee the development and implementation of the annual budget in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and submit it to the board for approval.

Provide strong leadership for a positive and collaborative work environment.

Evaluate needs, write and execute the strategic plan in collaboration with MYLS stakeholders.

Propose services, activities, and changes for the successful operation of the system.

Work with trustees to develop and implement policies, procedures and goals.

Maintain good working relations and open communications with member library directors, trustees, government officials, community groups, and organizations.

Work with and present information to local and state officials to advocate on behalf of libraries.

Qualifications:

A master of library science degree (MLS, MLIS) from an ALA-accredited graduate library or information program, eight or more full years of professional library experience in libraries or library systems (post-graduate), at least two of which shall have been in an administrative capacity, as per Commissioner of Education Regulation 90.3(f), and possession of a New York State Public Librarian Certificate or the ability to obtain one. The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive communication and listening skills, the ability to promote values and innovation, awareness of library technology trends, and a history of thoughtful executive leadership.

Compensation:

The hiring salary range is $110,000 – $125,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal by clicking on Mid York Library System and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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