Assistant Director - Rye Free Reading Room, Rye, NY. Under the direction of the Director, the Assistant Library Director
assists in planning, organizing, supervising, developing, and
administering all library services, personnel, operations, and programs.
The Assistant Library Director is responsible for the overall daily
operation of all public service and technical service departments,
assists in the development of the library's annual operating budget, and
assumes the duties of the Library Director in their absence.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Essential Functions:
Leadership and Administration: Assists with the management of the
Rye Free Reading Room; assists the Library Director in the
administration of the Rye Free Reading Room; and assists in the
development and implementation of policies and procedures. Provides
active support to colleagues and library customers in resolving
questions or problems that might diminish a user's experience at the
library. Manage professional and support staff and administer personnel
actions, including retention, formulation of personnel policies,
employee discipline and participation in collective bargaining,
selection and evaluation of employees. Establishes departmental goals
based on the library strategic plans, and works with managers to develop
individual performance expectations and provides the resources
necessary to achieve success. Maintains the highest level of
professional development by encouraging staff participation in seminars,
conference and professional development activities so that staff is
aware of current and emerging trends, technologies and customer service
standards. Allocate staffing resources to ensure public service
functions at the library are courteous and efficient. Conducts training
and orientation for new staff and volunteers.
Development Activities: Actively promotes awareness and utilization
of the library such that development efforts are favorably considered
when the community is asked for support. Works closely with library
staff to ensure that fundraising activities are well-organized and
carried out in a professional, effective manner.
Public Service: Provides reference and readers' advisory services
at the public service desks, including answering questions, providing
technology assistance, and locating materials on the shelves. Supervises
the use of library meeting spaces and art galleries for programs and
exhibits, including scheduling, orientation, and room set-up requests.
Oversees collection development for the library, including selecting and
de-selecting materials according to library policy. Manages library
building in terms of appearance, housekeeping, and maintenance.
Relations with the Community: Works closely with the Director to
advocate for the library's overall vision and plan for providing
services to the community. Works with individuals and groups in the
community to obtain feedback on the library's performance and determine
methods for meeting the needs of various groups in the community.
Other Responsibilities: Develops, implements, and evaluates library
programs that respond to current trends and to the needs of the Rye
community. Maintains the highest level of personal growth and
development through participation in seminars, conferences and
associations related to libraries and organizational development.
Maintains awareness of current and emerging trends and issues relating
to public library development. Oversees the collection of data for
library performance metrics. Ensures equal access to all library
services for library customers. Actively supports equal employment
opportunities consistent with the library's employment policies and
state and federal law.
Education and Experience: The Assistant Library
Director must have at least two years of supervisory experience,
including personnel management, and at least five years of public
library service, hospitality service or customer service.
Qualifications: ALA accredited Master's Degree in Library or
Information Science and New York State Public Librarians Certificate.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of: Personnel management. Team building,
consensus management and planning. Staff development and training.
Public relations and marketing.
The ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with library customers, professional colleagues, the Board of Trustees
and other library advisory groups, and the general public. Analyze
library service needs and develop ideas to effectively provide service
to meet community needs and demands. Plan and supervise the work of
large and diverse staff in a team environment. Work evenings and
weekends.
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to director@ryelibrary.org. Full description available at www.ryelibrary.org/careers
