Position Title: Interim Director, Pequannock Township Public Library
The Pequannock Twp. Public Library is seeking an Interim Director for its vibrant community-oriented library, located in suburban North Jersey. The library is the cultural and informational hub for a community of 15,500, ranging from many young families with children to 3,000 seniors in Cedar Crest Village. It provides professional services, collections, and technology tools to inform, enrich, educate, provide lifelong learning, and entertain our patrons. Our service-oriented staff includes 14 FTE's, 6 FT, and 4 MLS with collection: 78,500; circulation: 156,000; and annual program attendance: 12,500. The Pequannock Library is a member of Main Library Alliance.
Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the seven-member Library Board of Trustees, the Interim Director is responsible for all library operations and overall administration and management of the library pending the selection of a full-time Director, although Interim Director may be considered for the full-time position, if interested. Specific areas of responsibility include board relations; planning, organization, and evaluation of library services; general administration and financial management; internal and external communications; and professional and staff development.
Qualifications/Requirements: ALA accredited MLS; NJ Professional Librarian Certification with 5 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a library setting. Must successfully pass a criminal background check and reside in the state of New Jersey as required by the New Jersey First Act (R.S.52:14-7).
Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
Please forward resume and cover letter in confidence to: recruitment [at] pequannocklibrary.org