Library Director

**Position Available:  Library Director  **

The Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Community Library (Attica, NY) seeks an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented director with proven leadership and supervisory skills. A successful candidate will have the passion and motivation required to strategically lead this library to a bright future.     

**Attica Community **

Located on the border of Genesee and Erie County, Attica, NY is a town with history and a future. Located 40 minutes from Buffalo, and 45 from the City of Rochester, the Attica Library is chartered to serve 13,793 residents in the Attica school district. 

Essential Duties Include:

• Administer budget, finances, and library personnel.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate library services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the OWWL Library System, its member libraries, and community organizations.
• Promote community visibility.
• Develop policies in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise the direction and training of staff.
• Provide leadership in future planning for the library, programs, and facility.  

The Successful Candidate

1. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and project management skills.
2. Commitment to providing high-quality service in an ever-changing public library environment, including familiarity with emerging technologies.
3. Experience in managing public library personnel and budgets.
4. Strong commitment to community relations. 

Education and Experience

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association; two years of post-MLS professional library experience. 

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary range: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. This position is 40 hours a week.

Benefits: 160 hours (20 days) of PTO per year; 11 paid holidays; and five personal days per year. New York State Local Retirement.

Instructions to Applicants:

Use the Quick Apply feature or Email PDF application materials (cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references) to [email protected]. Applications are due by April 11, 2025.

Submit an Employment and Exam Application to Wyoming County Human Resources upon applying. The application is available at http://bit.ly/WyomingCountyCS.