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1/21/2010 Executive Director
Position Available: Finger Lakes Library System Executive Director
The Finger Lakes Library System seeks a dynamic and flexible Executive Director with strong leadership and communication skills and a proven record of achievement. The Executive Director works closely with an 11 member Board of Trustees and 33 member libraries in 5 counties. FLLS’s administrative offices are located in Ithaca, NY. System serves a population of 312,189 in five counties with an annual operating budget of nearly $2 million.
Qualifications:
Must hold or be eligible to receive, a NYS public librarian’s professional certificate (an ALA accredited Master’s of Library Science); have eight or more full years of professional public library experience, at least two of which are in an administrative capacity; have experience in planning, fiscal management, personnel administration, library automation, program development, grant writing, and current technology knowledge as it applies to libraries.
Salary: $75,000+ commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus a generous benefits package.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2010.
Send cover letter and resume to:
FLLS Search Committee, 119 E. Green St., Ithaca, New York 14850 ATTN: Carol Hendrix. For a more complete job description see http://www.flls.org. No phone calls please.
Finger Lakes Library System is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Finger Lakes Library System
Position Description
Position Title: Executive Director
Starting salary: $75,000+ generous benefits
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Summary: With the Board of Trustees, provide leadership and vision for the System. Plan, organize, and administer programs and services to meet the needs of member libraries. Develop organization, operating plan, budget, goals and procedures to assure integrity and excellence in library services and community relations. Administer staff and operations of the System headquarters to support programs and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
A. Board of Trustees:
1. Develop and implement short and long range planning to meet the mission of the System, and the requirements of the New York State Education Department.
2. Engage in continuing review and evaluation of system services. Assist the board in formulation of policies for further improvement and expansion of library service in the region. Implement all board policies.
3. Work with board committees and prepare data needed and helpful for board decision-making.
4. Submit the annual budget to the board and administer the budget throughout the year.
5. Keep the board informed of regional, state, and national developments, including library legislation.
B. Administration of System:
6. Develop long-term and short-term goals and objectives for the library system. Seek input from member libraries and system staff.
7. Recommend all staff appointments, promotions, and other personnel action in accordance with system policies and state education law.
8. Administer Union Contract and play major role in contract negotiations.
9. Foster staff development and training.
10. Oversee staff meetings and internal communications.
11. Responsible for submission of grant applications and the administration of approved grant programs.
12. Work to secure funding necessary to execute system services.
C. System Programs and Services:
13. Maintain a close working relationship with the central library administration and confer on library development and acquisition of materials for central library services. Seek member library input into central library services in accordance with state guidelines for central libraries.
14. Promote system services to member libraries and assure that system services meet the needs of member libraries. On request, advise and assist member librarians, trustees, and “friends” organizations. Maintain a relationship of advisor and leader. The Finger Lakes Library System has no authority over the internal affairs of its members.
15. Administer the continuing development of system-wide in-service training programs.
D. Advocacy:
16. Work with governmental officials to promote constructive library legislation. Make presentations to state and local municipal government.
17. Confer with representatives of community organizations who seek information about system services or public library service in general. Address civic organizations upon request.
18. Participate in area, state, and national professional activities.
Job requirements:
Education: Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited graduate library or information science program.
Experience: Must have eight or more full years of professional library experience, at least two of which are in an administrative capacity. As per Commissioner of Education Regulation 90.3(d).
Certification: Must hold or be eligible to receive a public librarian’s certificate issued by the New York State Education Department.
Other qualifications: Must hold or be eligible for a New York State Driver’s License. Job requires extensive day and night travel throughout the region. Must be able to articulate system services before public groups. Should have past experience in, or knowledge about public library service. Must be knowledgeable about current technology and its application to libraries
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Jobs Available at Member Libraries and Affiliates
1/20/2010 Lamont Memorial Library Assistant
The Lamont Memorial Free Library is seeking a motivated, mature, responsible individual to join our library team. Must enjoy serving the public, working with teens and children, working with computers, and books. Part-Time: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 5-8 pm and Sat 9:30 am-1 pm, additional hours when substituting.
Please send a resume with three (3) reference contacts to;
Lamont Library
PO Box 559
McGraw, NY 13101
or by email:
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Serve the public and assist director:
- Tend the desk, check books and materials in and out
- Register new patrons
- Help with reference questions
- Process interlibrary loan requests
- Shelve books and face shelves
- Photocopy and send faxes at patron’s request
- Answer phone inquiries
- Supervise use of computers
- Manage overdues
- Fill hold alerts
- Assist in processing new items
- Box FLLS collections for return
- Weed periodicals
- Assist in setting up for programs
- Actively participate in positive public relations
- Attend appropriate trainings and meetings
- Manage library in director’s absence
- Assist director with other tasks as needed
HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 5-8 PM
Saturdays 9:30 AM – 1 PM
Substitute during director’s absence (vacation/meetings/sick substitute)
CLOSED ALL FEDERAL HOLIDAYS
Paid holidays providing holiday falls on assistant’s regularly scheduled work day.
REQUIREMENTS
- Interest in books
- Excellent customer relation skills
- Computer experience with ability to learn automated circulation system
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Trustworthy
- Ability to work with and supervise children and young adults
- High School Diploma
12-14-2009 Waverly Library Library Director
The Board of Trustees of the Waverly Free Library is recruiting for a new Library Director.
Major duties include:
- Leads all facets of library operations
- Staffing, Employee partnerships & Communications
- Strategy Development and implementation
- Budgeting & Finance
- Customer/Patron Service
- Library Board Relations
Qualifications include:
A four year degree in Library Science and two years of library work experience preferred. Other related four year degree with two years of experience will be considered. Two year degree and equivalent direct library related work experience (minimum 2 years in a leadership role) will be considered.
The Waverly Free Library offers an excellent work environment and is supported by an experienced and dedicated staff. This position offers a competitive salary with paid vacation days and holidays.
Qualified, interested candidates may send their resume and cover letter to:
P.O. Box 444
Waverly, New York 14892
Attn: WFL Personnel Committee