Head of Adult Services at Valley Cottage Library

Summary

Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual to manage and lead our vibrant Adult Services Department.The ideal candidate will be an innovative and creative problem solver; an experienced leader and manager with a proven track record of motivating and developing staff as well as an able communicator. They will lead a department of three full-time and five part-time librarians in not only traditional library services but also creative programming and innovative technology.MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited programNYS Public Library Certificate at time of hireMinimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience including 1-2 years managerial/department head level experience in a public libraryMastery of Microsoft Office programs and all digital platforms relevant to library serviceAbility to work with diverse people of all ages, including staff, volunteers and the publicAbility to apply, enhance and promote new technology services of the department and the library. Candidate must adapt readily to changing software, programs and processes.Responsibilities include:Acquisition, development and maintenance of the adult collectionsOverseeing the judicious use of the Adult Services materials and programming budgetsSelecting, training, scheduling and conducting performance evaluations for department staffTechnology troubleshooting and training of department staffAttending continuing education programs and workshops suitable to professional growth and grant writingOverseeing some aspects of adult public programsBuilding community partnershipsThe ability to think differently and find opportunities for fun in the libraryThis is a full-time (35-hour week) position which includes one evening per week and one Saturday per month. A generous benefits package includes medical, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in a 403B matching plan. A job description for this position can be found at: www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vclSalary range: $71,000 – $81,000, commensurate with experience.If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide excellent services to the community at large, apply now!Applications will be accepted until September 19, 2025 .No telephone calls please.Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual to manage and lead our vibrant Adult Services Department.The ideal candidate will be an innovative and creative problem solver; an experienced leader and manager with a proven track record of motivating and developing staff as well as an able communicator. They will lead a department of three full-time and five part-time librarians in not only traditional library services but also creative programming and innovative technology.MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited programNYS Public Library Certificate at time of hireMinimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience including 1-2 years managerial/department head level experience in a public libraryMastery of Microsoft Office programs and all digital platforms relevant to library serviceAbility to work with diverse people of all ages, including staff, volunteers and the publicAbility to apply, enhance and promote new technology services of the department and the library. Candidate must adapt readily to changing software, programs and processes.Responsibilities include:Acquisition, development and maintenance of the adult collectionsOverseeing the judicious use of the Adult Services materials and programming budgetsSelecting, training, scheduling and conducting performance evaluations for department staffTechnology troubleshooting and training of department staffAttending continuing education programs and workshops suitable to professional growth and grant writingOverseeing some aspects of adult public programsBuilding community partnershipsThe ability to think differently and find opportunities for fun in the libraryThis is a full-time (35-hour week) position which includes one evening per week and one Saturday per month. A generous benefits package includes medical, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in a 403B matching plan. A job description for this position can be found at: www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vclSalary range: $71,000 – $81,000, commensurate with experience.If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide excellent services to the community at large, apply now!Applications will be accepted until September 19, 2025 .No telephone calls please.Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr