Director - Lewisboro Library (NY)

Director – Lewisboro Library (NY) The Lewisboro Library (NY) Board of Trustees seeks a future-focused, responsive, collaborative, and community-centered leader to serve as their Director. The Director will guide daily operations, champion excellent patron services, steward the library’s financial and physical resources, and work with the board, staff, volunteers, community partners, and local government to advance the library’s role as an essential civic, educational, and cultural resource for the Town of Lewisboro. The library, a non-profit public association, is a welcoming hub for connection, learning, discovery, and community life. With a 7,200-square-foot facility, a highly engaged staff of 18, nearly 80,000 annual visits, and a budget of just under $1 million, the next Director will join at an important moment of opportunity, helping the board and staff strengthen and modernize services and spaces, expand visibility, deepen community relationships, support fundraising and development, and plan for the future. Responsibilities Overall administration, leadership, and effective operation of the library. Financial management and fund development. Oversee day-to-day operations, including circulation, collections, technology, public service, programming for all ages, patron experience, communications, and public relations. Hire, supervise, support, and evaluate staff; promote a positive and accountable workplace culture and encourage professional development. Administer personnel policies consistently and fairly. Oversee the library facility, equipment, technology infrastructure, vendor relationships, and coordinate maintenance and long‑term facility needs. Work closely with the Board of Trustees on policy development, strategic and operational planning, compliance, and implementation of board priorities. Engage the community and nurture partnerships with schools, civic groups, cultural organizations, and local government. Strengthen the library’s impact and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, library policies, employment practices, reporting requirements, and professional standards. Qualifications A Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA‑accredited institution. Ability to obtain and maintain a New York State Public Librarian Professional Certificate. Three years of management or supervisory experience. Preferred: public library experience, strong public service experience, fundraising and grant‑writing experience, and experience working with a governing board. Compensation The hiring salary range is $110,000 – $130,000, with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications, and an excellent fringe benefits package. The position closes on July 5, 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kansas State Library Association