The Cragsmoor Free Library is a small association library on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, NY. The Library is seeking an energetic part-time Director who, as its public face, will play an integral role in ensuring that the Library continues to meet the community’s needs. The successful candidate will be an active partner with the Library Board in setting and implementing strategy, policies, and decisions.
Hours
The Library is open 24 hours per week on the following days:
Tuesday, 10-5
Wednesday, 10-1
Thursday, 10-5
Friday, 2-5
Saturday, 10-2
The Director is required to be on site at the Library on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and one Saturday per month. It is the Director’s responsibility to assure appropriate staff coverage of all Library hours. The Director is also required to be present, in person or on Zoom, at monthly Board meetings normally held on the morning of the second Sunday of each month.
Primary Responsibilities
The Library Director must balance the management of a not-for-profit organization with the more personal and social needs of its patrons.
Library Management
- Provide Library patrons with direction and advice as well as information on research and reading, both print and digital
- Check materials into and out of the Library using the Integrated Library System software
- Manage, with Board oversight, the acquisition and deaccession of the Library’s collection
- Supervise staff, both employees and volunteers
- Ensure adherence to all Library policies
- Maintain the inventory of supplies
- Ensure and supervise the maintenance of the Library’s buildings, site, holdings, and equipment, including computers
- Enhance and supervise the programs, events and activities in the Library
Relationship Management
- Local Community
- Convey feedback from the community to the Board
- Draft Director’s report for the monthly Newsletter
- Forward Board-authorized communications to patrons
- Attend Library events whenever possible
- The Library Board of Trustees
- Act in concert with the Board of Trustees
- Prepare Director’s report and present the report at Board meetings, which fall on the morning of the second Sunday of the month
- Attend and present Director’s report at the annual August meeting of the Library Association
- Assist in preparation of all required reports
- Ramapo Catskill Library Services (RCLS)
- Function as primary interface between RCLS and the Board of Trustees
- Attend, in person or on Zoom, RCLS monthly Directors’ Association meetings and other RCLS meetings as pertinent
- Prepare and submit to RCLS relevant sections of the Annual Report required by New York State
Required Skill Sets
- Knowledge of traditional library operations
- Manage the Library’s budget
- Computer Skills:
- Fluent with both Apple and PC
- Familiar with internet navigation and email
- Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel
- Demonstrable written and oral communication skills
Education
- Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent and relevant experience. Bachelor’s degree or higher is preferred.
Preferred Skills and Accomplishments
- Familiarity with SEAL and Blue Cloud Analytics
- Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint
- Experience managing employee/volunteer staff
Compensation
- Annual salary range: $27,800 to $33,800, commensurate with education, experience, and the degree to which the candidate’s profile conforms to the requisites of this description.
Please submit your letter of interest in this position, and the names and contact information of two references, together with your resume, to the Cragsmoor Free Library, crfl410@gmail.com, by January 2, 2025.