Employment Opportunities in Southeastern NY

Organizations in the SENYLRC service area (Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties) who wish to list library jobs here should e-mail a copy of the job posting to jobposting@senylrc.org. It is the responsibility of the organization posting a job announcement to notify SENYLRC when a job search has ended.  We will keep the job posted for one month or until contacted by the library, whichever comes first.  

Job seekers, if you are in doubt about the status of an announcement, please contact the organization advertising the job.

For employment opportunities in other areas of NY State, visit the NY3Rs Job Listings page.

Director of Library and Information Services, Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY

The Culinary Institute of America, the world's premier culinary college is looking to fill the position of Director of Library and Information Services. The Director of Library and Information Services is responsible for library operations, strategic planning, budgeting, program design for information literacy and research, technological innovation, and physical and digital offerings. The incumbent is charged with maintaining and growing the collections of the library; as well as developing and executing strategies for positioning the Culinary Institute of America as a major resource center for information centered on the culinary world.

The Director will be responsible for increasing the global visibility of the Conrad N. Hilton Library at The Culinary Institute of America, home to the second largest culinary collection in the United States next to the Library of Congress.

This person will manage a staff of professionals and student workers responsible for information services, special collections, digital collections, archives, and research.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience

The Director of Library and Information Services must possess a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from an accredited college as well as a minimum of 5–7 years experience in postsecondary library administration.

The Director of Library and Information Services must have/exhibit:

• the ability to effectively work within multidisciplinary teams to respond to business needs
• experience in managing a library within a multi-campus environment
• strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• solid organization skills
• ability to innovate, experiment and implement new approaches to Library Science of both a technological and practical nature.
• experience in both developing and executing strategic plans/goals
• strong leadership and library staff management experience, with demonstrated capability in building and managing a high performance team
• good interpersonal communication skills
• capable administrator with budgetary knowledge and responsibility
• the ability to be flexible and dependable, and to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms such as e-books, Facebook, and Twitter
• proficiency in the knowledge and use of various innovative interfaces, i.e., Millennium, JSTOR, LexisNexis, and ERIC
• strong involvement in regional and national library associations
• ability to work with faculty, students, staff, and the surrounding community

Please submit resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, indicating reference number 2555-W to: personnel@culinary.edu.

(posted 2/15/2012)

Director, Finkelstein Memorial Library, Spring Valley, NY

The Finkelstein Memorial Library seeks an experienced and dynamic library professional to be its next Director. The Director is the chief operating officer of the Library, reporting to and responsible for carrying out the policies established by, the publicly-elected, five-member Board of Trustees, and for overseeing all staff, programs, activities, finances, and facilities. The Director is the chief spokesperson for the Library and is its principal liaison to the community, government, the media, and professional organizations.

The Finkelstein Memorial Library (www.finkelsteinlibrary.org) is a free public library, founded in 1917, now serving over 100,000 people. It is a tax-supported, school district library as defined by the New York State Education Department and is located in the Village of Spring Valley, New York, in the Town of Ramapo, in the East Ramapo School District. It is a member of the Ramapo-Catskill Library System, and the Library Association of Rockland County. The Library ranks first among all RCLS libraries with a collection of 400,000 items and a circulation of 800,000 items per year. It is one of the most heavily used libraries in the region with a half million visitors annually.

The successful candidate will have a proven record of leadership, achievement, technological innovation, creativity, and outstanding oral and written communications skills. He or she must possess the ability to work well with a highly diverse community and be a talented administrator.

The position is classified as Library Director IV by the Rockland County Personnel Department in compliance with the New York State Civil Service Law (see description of experience and qualifications for Library Director IV on our website). Finkelstein offers a generous benefits package and a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and three references in confidence via U.S. mail to Angela Sers, Secretary of the Board, Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977, or via e-mail to personnel@finkelsteinlibrary.org. No calls please. Candidates should indicate their availability. Review will begin immediately upon receipt and continue until a candidate is selected.

Finkelstein is committed to enhancing our diverse community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

(posted 2/15/2012)

Dean, Sojourner Truth Library, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY

The State University of New York at New Paltz announces an unparalleled opportunity to lead the Sojourner Truth Library through a period of renewal that includes a major renovation of our physical building and our transition to a 21st century library. We invite applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the Sojourner Truth Library (STL). Qualified applicants should submit the following: a letter of application addressing qualifications and describing interest in the position; a statement of educational leadership philosophy; current curriculum vitae; three letters of recommendation; and the names, titles, affiliations, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two additional professional references. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should submit a letter of nomination, including the name, position, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the nominee. Please note search P12-05 on all materials submitted in connection with this search. Applications must be submitted electronically to the Office of Human Resources at human_resources@newpaltz.edu. The position posting may be found at http://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/displayjobdetails.php?id=1228

(posted 2/8/2012)

For employment opportunities in other areas of NY State, visit the NY3Rs Job Listings page.