Position Available: Library Manager, Bloomfield Public Library, Bloomfield, NY
The Bloomfield Public Library is chartered to serve the Bloomfield Central School District, a district with approximately 6,700 residents. The position of Library Manager requires a strong combination of management, leadership, and vision. It calls for an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented person. The candidate for this position must be passionate about the ever-changing public library environment, eager to embrace community involvement, and demonstrate the ability to help the Library make a difference in our community.
Work schedule
Position: Full time, consisting of approximately 35 to 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Essential duties
- Prepare annual budget recommendations for Board approval; control expenditures of funds and revenue collection; maintain accurate financial records.
- Prepare and review statistical and analytical reports of activities, operations, and procedures as required.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Board of Trustees (“Board”), Pioneer Library System, its member libraries, Friends of the Library, and community organizations.
- Manage library personnel including hiring, scheduling, and performance evaluations.
- Develop and implement policies and programs in collaboration with the Board.
- Develop and implement long range plans in collaboration with the Board to support and promote the mission of the library, and meet community needs.
- Plan, evaluate, and oversee all Library collection, development, and management in accordance with collection policies and best practices.
- Gather and compile data for reports and other pertinent information for Board meetings; attend Board and other meetings as required by position.
- Actively promote community visibility and involvement.
- Communicate and facilitate relations with local government entities and other organizations within the Bloomfield Central School District regarding library operations.
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated experience in managing public library budgets and personnel. Proven leader with excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and project management skills. Creative thinker who enthusiastically pursues new ideas and delivers highest quality services to the community. High level of familiarity with emerging technologies and social media. Strong commitment to community relations.
Ability to participate in professional library associations, conferences, seminars, and network committees, virtually or in person.
Job requirements
Candidates must be familiar with and experienced in basic accounting principles and Quick Books utilization. Candidates must be aware of current trends in public library services, especially in adult services, digital collections, and resource sharing. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills are essential. Candidates must have the ability to plan and organize multiple priorities effectively and efficiently. Candidates be resourceful and creative as an approach to relationship building and problem-solving. Candidates must possess a willingness to serve as the library liaison to the community. Familiarity with the community is preferred but not required.
A bachelor’s degree is required, in a related field preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required, preferably working in a public library, including at least two years at a supervisory level. No relocation services will be offered with this position.
Library Manager of the Bloomfield Public Library (“BPL”)
This appointment is contingent upon your obtaining any necessary approvals from the Ontario County Civil Service. If you accept this offer of employment, the following terms and conditions would apply:
- Job description -set forth in attachment, including essential duties and leadership skills.
- Full time position consisting of approximately 35 to 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays.
- Start Date- to be mutually determined.
- Compensation – The salary range is $24 to $26 hourly; $46,800 to $50,700 annually; based upon experience.
- Benefits – In accordance with our policies and after meeting applicable eligibility requirements:
- Paid vacation – 0-1 years, 1 week; 2-3 years, 2 weeks; years 4-10, 3 weeks; years over 10, 4 weeks.
- Paid holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
- Paid personal time – 5 days annually.
- Paid sick time – 5 days annually.
- Paid bereavement leave – 2 days annually, for immediate family, aunts, uncles.
- Paid education and training ($3000 maximum annually) as follows:
Course grade Library Contribution
- A 100%
- B 90%
- C 80%
- D, E, F 0%
- Retirement – You would be eligible to participate in the 403(B) Defined Contribution Plan that BPL has established with Canandaigua National Bank Wealth Management. If you choose to participate, BPL would contribute a percentage of your annual wages to be determined by the Board of Trustees annually.
Your employment would not be for a defined duration of term, and it is understood that your employment is voluntary in nature, is employment-at-will, and may be terminated by you or BPL at any time, except to the extent otherwise provided by applicable Ontario County Civil Service requirement.
To Apply Please email resume, cover letter, and three references to: bloomfieldboard@owwl.org