Director of Information Technology

Southern Tier Library System is accepting applications for the position of Director of Information Technology. The library system seeks an energetic candidate with a robust understanding and vision for 21st century technologies in the field of public libraries, and a passion for providing meaningful services to 48-member libraries within a team-based, cooperative library system environment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This is an administrative, full time, exempt, professional position charged with overall management of the Division of Information Technology. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of IT oversees successful implementation of all operations within the Division of Information Technology. Additionally, this position provides support to member libraries relative to all aspects and approaches of technology services, requiring a sound technical background including knowledge in computer systems, networking, storage systems, databases, applications, security and protecting sensitive data from external threats.

See attached advertisement for job description and details. 

Salary & Benefits

The salary range is $90,000 – $110,000 for this 37.5 hour per week salaried position and is commensurate with experience. New York State Retirement, Empire or BCBS Health Plans. Paid vacation, sick, personal and holidays based on organizational contracts. 2% salary increase upon successful completion of probationary period.

Application Process

Applications are due November 20, 2026.  Please submit (via e-mail) a meaningful cover letter, resume, and at least three professional references to: Brian Hildreth, Executive Director at [email protected].

About Southern Tier Library System and Our Region

Our headquarters are in Painted Post just five miles from historic downtown Corning, NY (Corning Museum of Glass, Rockwell Museum, Gaffer District and Corning Area Chamber of Commerce, Corning Community College).

We serve a five-county region (Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Yates), which incorporates the picturesque Appalachian Plateau and Southern Finger Lakes. Many of our southern region communities have easy access to hiking, skiing, hunting, and camping throughout the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, while our northern region communities enjoy boating, swimming, biking, and wine & distillery tours around Keuka and Seneca Finger Lakes.

All 48 of our libraries are unique to the communities they serve. A sample of our communities include: the City of Elmira located in Chemung County (Center for Mark Twain Studies, Arnot Art Museum, Clemens Performing Arts Center, Elmira College and National Soaring Museum, Chemung County Chamber of Commerce). Watkins Glen & Montour Falls is located in Schuyler County (Watkins Glen International, International Motor Racing Research Center, Watkins Glen State Park and Shequaga (Montour) Falls). Hammondsport in Steuben County (America’s Coolest Small Town, Curtiss Museum, Local Wineries, Distilleries and Breweries). Penn Yan and Branchport in Yates County (Yates County Chamber of Commerce). Alfred, Fillmore and Wellsville in Allegany County (Alfred University, Alfred State College, Houghton University, Allegany County Chamber of Commerce).

STLS is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills. Our organization is continually evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities by establishing practices that promote innovative delivery of essential library services to the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, and Western New York.

Internal Posting: September 25, 2026
External Posting: October 2, 2026