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.Minimum qualifications required:
MLIS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited program
NYS Public Library Certificate at time of hire
Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience including 1-2 years managerial/department head level experience in a public library
Mastery of Microsoft Office programs and all digital platforms relevant to library service
Ability to work with diverse people of all ages, including staff, volunteers and the public
Ability 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 collections
Overseeing the judicious use of the Adult Services materials and programming budgets
Selecting, training, scheduling and conducting performance evaluations for department staff
Technology troubleshooting and training of department staff
Attending continuing education programs and workshops suitable to professional growth and grant writing
Overseeing some aspects of adult public programs
Building community partnerships
The ability to think differently and find opportunities for fun in the library
This 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:Salary 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!A completed employment application is required and can be obtained at . Please email the completed application, a resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to the attention of Ashley Maraffino, Assistant Director at .Applications will be accepted until September 19, 2025.No telephone calls please.Valley Cottage Library is an equal opportunity employer.ApplyFull TimeIn Person$71000 - 81000 YearlyValley Cottage, New YorkPosted OnAugust 21, 2025Application DeadlineSeptember 19, 2025Metropolitan New York Library Council P.O Box 2084 New York, NY, 10108 USA +1(212)228-2320Warning: Undefined array key "label" in /home/iq5qmodwk00w/public_html/metro.org/wp-content/plugins/bricksforge/includes/elements/pro-forms/elements/SubmitButton.php on line 217