Library Director

Director of Cornwall Public Library, Cornwall, NY

The Cornwall Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, accomplished, and action-oriented professional with excellent communication and leadership skills to lead its busy community supported library. The ideal candidate will have a bias for action and collaborating with many local groups.  

Our new Library Director will lead the library into the future to ensure that all 12,884 residents in our service area are served. The library is at the heart of our community and enjoys wide popular support. Cornwall Public Library is among the top libraries in Orange County in user engagement, program attendance, circulation and other statistics. We offer a wide variety of popular programs and services including maintaining a diverse collection and outstanding early literacy, children, teen, and adult programs.

The Director will collaborate with the Library’s Board of Trustees, our local school district, a wide array of community organizations and other stakeholders to bring high-energy leadership to help fulfill the library’s mission.

The Director should be experienced in responding to library trends, using technology in libraries and effectively managing a $1.7 million annual budget, overseeing a busy library within walking distance to schools, athletic fields and many neighborhoods. The right candidate will lead a dedicated staff, committed trustees and helpful volunteers. See specifics about the Library here: https://www.cornwallpubliclibrary.org

We offer a competitive salary in a $95,000 to $125,000+ range commensurate with previous experience and a proven record of results.

Cornwall is often high on lists of best places to live in Orange County. Just 50 miles north of midtown Manhattan, Cornwall is a picturesque community that offers top rated schools along with engaging community organizations, local parks and museums as well as a charming central business and dining district.

Qualifications

An ALA accredited master’s degree in Library/Information Science is required as well as eligibility for a NY State Public Librarian Certification. Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years’ experience working in a library setting, along with a proven track record of public library leadership, administration, and management

Cornwall Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For consideration, please email a pdf cover letter, resume and three references to Alan or Leslie Burger at [email protected] or if you have any questions to [email protected].

Confidential review of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.