Joblog's Note: Since this position was originally posted, the deadline has been extended to Aug. 17th.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Wyandanch Public
Library - Wyandanch, NY
The Trustees of the Wyandanch
Public Library seek a highly motivated professional to manage the daily
operations of the Library. The Board is seeking a candidate who will continue
to grow and enhance library services to the Wyandanch community through the
effective management of library staff, technology, collection, and resources.
The Library is a suburban library in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York,
which serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE POSITION
Under the general direction of
the Board of Library Trustees, an employee in this class administers a public
library. The incumbent exercises direct or indirect supervision over all
library employees, and oversees all library functions and activities, subject
to the policies, standards and objectives determined by the Board of Trustees.
The employee utilizes a high degree of initiative and independent judgment in
the performance of these duties. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a New York State
Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate, and four (4) years of experience
in a public library as a professional librarian (professional experience is
defined as experience gained after being awarded a Master's Degree in Library
Science (MLS), or a Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) or a New
York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate); at least three (3)
years of this experience must have been at the level of Librarian II or higher;
or a satisfactory equivalent encompassing service as a library department head
or head of a small branch. The salary will be based on relevant experience.
The Library Director position is a provisional appointment. The salary will be based on relevant
experience.
Job Type:
Full-time
Required licenses or
certifications:
- (MLS) Master's Degree in Library Science
- (MSIS) Master of Science in Information Science
Required language:
- English
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to
Ghenya B. Grant, Esq, President, Board of Trustees, Wyandanch Public Library, 14 South 20th
Street Wyandanch, NY 11798. E-mail: gglaw02@yahoo.com.
Application deadline is Friday, August 9th,
2018.
