Director of Community Library Services, New York

Queens Library, Jamaica, New York
Salary: $100,000 to $130,000
Status: Full-time
Posted: 01/27/12

DIRECTOR COMMUNITY LIBRARY SERVICES
 
If you have the ability to set and achieve goals, lead by example, inspire managers and staff, promote enthusiastic teamwork, and have fun doing it!, then this position is for you….
 
Queens has an opportunity for a library leader with creativity, drive and vision to join our management team and direct cutting-edge library service in the world’s greatest city.  Situated in New York City, Queens Library has 1,700 employees and serves a population of 2.2 million people through 63 public libraries in one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the United States.
 
Queens Library is currently seeking a Director of Community Library Services to lead all public service operations, activities and staff at our community libraries. If you have what it takes to be part of our team, let us know about yourself.
 
As a part of our senior management team, you will interpret, communicate, and reinforce the Library’s vision of customer satisfaction and services in alignment with our mission statement, values, and strategic directions. Based upon industry accepted standards of demographic surveys, other key responsibilities include Library Services evaluates customer needs, to ensure community library spaces support each community library’s role as a vital community center. Identify areas of opportunity to increase customer satisfaction.  Motivates, coaches, and mentors staff to deliver the products and services necessary to fulfill mission.
 
An ALA-accredited MLS degree with 5 years of library management experience required. Eligibility for New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate required.  Must have strong written, verbal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work well with diverse populations. Must be able to apply principles of leadership and analyze and interpret business information. Must be able to formulate business strategies and plans. Must be able to problem solve at an advanced business level. Must have managed staff performance and resolve interpersonal and operational conflicts. Must be knowledgeable in current theory, policy, and practice in the field of librarianship.
 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous vacation/sick pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, defined-benefit pension plan, deferred compensation and more. Relocation package available. Opportunities to further your education and professional credentials are plentiful.  Salary range of $100K to $130K.
 
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: Execsearch@queenslibrary.org and reference “Director, CLS” in the subject line.
 
Visit our website at www.queenslibrary.org. Queens Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Email Execsearch@queenslibrary.org to apply for this job.