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Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS)
The Board of Trustees of the Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) is seeking a Director to serve as the chief executive officer, responsible for planning, development, and maintenance of this voluntary association of 34 autonomous public libraries in New York State’s Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties.
The SALS governance board includes representatives from each of the four counties served and is elected by the trustees of the 34-member libraries. Under broad policy guidance from the board, the director will:
- Champion a culture of intellectual freedom, reading, lifelong learning, and 21st-century literacies to support member libraries in serving their communities.
- Provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing a responsive strategic plan.
- Explore opportunities for strategic collaboration with other organizations and NYS library systems.
- Collaborate with member directors and trustees to develop tools and training to enhance financial management skills, especially for new directors and trustees.
- Oversee all SALS operations, including Human Resources, Finance, IT, Technical Services, Continuing Education, Communication, Facilities, and Programming.
Qualifications include a Master in Library Science or Master of Information and Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution, a minimum of eight (8) years of post-MLS experience (at least two (2) in an administrative role), and possession of or ability to obtain a New York State Public Librarian Professional Certificate.
SALS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, ranging from $145,000 to $161,054, along with comprehensive benefits.
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