Naples Library Director/Manager

Position Available: Naples Library Director/Manager

Naples Library seeks an enthusiastic, forward thinking and mission driven Library Director/Manager. This is a full time, exempt position. Naples Library is a school district public library, serving the town and village of Naples and surrounding areas. Nestled in the Finger Lakes region of NY, Naples is a charming town with an active community. Recently recognized as Rochester Regional Library Council’s Public Library of the Year, Naples Library is a vibrant community hub with a staff and  board that is dedicated to providing high quality services to the community. Naples Library is part of the OWWL Library System, a cooperative library system consisting of 42 member libraries.

View the full position description here.

Please send a resume, cover letter and references to 

[email protected]

Priority will be given to applications sent before October 25, 2024

Salary Range: $60,405-$66,446

Benefits: Health insurance, NYS Retirement, paid vacation, personal time and sick time.

Civil Service Requirements:

The Library Director/Manager position is a Civil Service position. This is a provisional appointment pending Civil Service examination of training and experience. Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to submit a completed Civil Service application.  The successful candidate will serve a one year probationary period, after which employment may be offered by mutual agreement between the Naples Library Board of Trustees and the probationary Director.

General Description:

The Library Director is the chief executive of the library, responsible for daily operations, implementing projects, developing procedures, enacting Board-approved policies, and providing the guiding direction and vision for the library’s future. This is a full-time, 36 hours per week, leadership and administrative exempt employee position. 

This is highly responsible leadership and administrative work involving the direction of a broad range of public library functions.  The Director will enable the Vision and Mission of the library while creating an inclusive and empowering environment for library staff.  Work involves responsibility for the management of a public library collection and for the provision of library services to patrons and community organizations. Duties include policy recommendation, short and long range planning , and direction and administration of library activities. The position is also invested with making library technology decisions. The work requires that the (employee ) Director have thorough knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Communicate regularly with the library Board of Trustees; provide pertinent information at all Board Meetings, as well as reports on library achievements and challenges
• Establish and maintains effective working relationships with community organizations and the Board of Trustees
• Manage and develop staff to implement exemplary public service
• Hire and supervise library staff and coordinates their work;  oversees and /or conducts staff performance evaluations
• Oversee the planning and organization of all programs and services to meet the needs of the community and evaluate effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community organizations, businesses, Naples Library Board of Trustees and Friends Group.
• With the Board, responsible for preparation and administration of the annual budget and oversees the fiscal management of the library. Identifies and communicates budget revenue sources
• Serve as consultant to the Board and meets with the full Board, Committees and Friends of the Library. Assist with the preparation of the board meeting agendas and board meeting packets.
• Keep informed of developments in the field through active participation in professional meetings and conferences, organizations, professional journals and staff interaction.
• Select materials for acquisition using standard review sources and library system aids.  Administers purchase and weeding of library materials.
• Oversee the library building facility and coordinates facility upgrades.
• Responsible for oversight of all library operations and administration of library policies.
• Manage collection development policies and procedures
• Supervise staff and volunteers, implementing personnel policies and HR procedures
• With the Library Board, develop, implement and review the library budget.
• Through community assessment, develop a five-year strategic long range plan for the library’s future.
• Advocate for and promote the library through high quality customer service, active participation in social media, and foster relationships with community groups, underserved populations, and local schools.
• Manage library building facilities.
• Assist the Library Board in drafting and reviewing all policies, procedures and controls.
• Research and write grants to support library’s mission and needs of the community.
• Create and distribute regular reports to the community.
• Represent the Naples Library before Friends, community groups, governmental agencies, and professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
• Ability to speaking write effectively to a broad range of audiences
• Desire to learn and gain new skills with an interest in continual professional improvement.
• Ability to schedule time effectively and to meet deadlines.
• Enable an environment with an effective, empowered staff in a positive work environment.
• Ability to budget for short term and long range.
• Ability to understand and communicate diverse sets of information; research topics relevant to the library and library Board; use intuition and experience to make decisions for the library.
• Ability to display original thinking and creativity, generate suggestions for improved work efficiency , and develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Ability to respond promptly and appropriately to requests from the Board of Trustees, staff, and community.
• Proficiency in technology hardware and software as well as web-based applications, including, but not limited to: PC, laptops, portable devices, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet browsing/searching and social media platforms.
• Commitment to community improvement and engagement through public library service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated organizational or project management experience.
• Experience working with community members and community organizations.
• A Bachelor’s degree in an approved college or university or its equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications, Not Required:
• Master’s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association
• Eligibility for a NYS Public Librarian Certification
• Administration and management of staff in a library environment

Attachments:

Naples Director Job Posting.pdf

How To Apply:

Please send a resume, cover letter, and references to 

[email protected]