Library Director

Riverdale Public Library

Position Title: Library Director

The Riverdale Public Library, located in Morris County in northern New Jersey, serves a small but library-loving community of 4,000. An engaged Board of Trustees actively supports the Director. A thriving Friends group provides ongoing supplemental financial support.

Key responsibilities of the position are:

• Provide advice to Library Board of Trustees on policy, finances, planning, library performance, and library laws
• Hire and supervise staff
• Prepare and manage library budget
• Manage library services and programs
• Identify and implement outreach services to the community
• Manage and maintain the library building, computer technology, and the library's automation system
• Represent the library in the community and promote its services
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to identify opportunities and effect change

Requirements: 

• NJ State Librarian Certification, strongly preferred 
• Five years related library experience

Salary range is $70,000 to $80,000 depending on experience

The Riverdale Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an "at will" employer

Application link or email address: director-riv [at] riverdale.mainlib.org (director-riv[at]riverdale[dot]mainlib[dot]org)

MLS or Library School Required: Strongly preferred

Salary Meets NJLA Minimum:

Job Focus: Administration/Management