Job Opportunity
Director of the Rochester Public Library and Monroe County Library System
The Rochester Public Library (RPL) and Monroe County Library System (MCLS) seek a high-energy, experienced library leader for the position of Director. The ideal candidate for this position will have extensive experience as a leader in a complex library setting, hands-on experience serving a diverse community, and a track record of successful and innovative partnerships and collaborations with organizations, businesses, stakeholders, and elected officials.
The Director is responsible for the operations of the Rochester Public Library, a system of a central library and 10 branch libraries located within the City of Rochester NY, serving a population of 210,000 residents. Additionally, the Director oversees the Monroe County Library System, which provides selected services to 19 other member libraries located within the County of Monroe and serves a population of 740,000.
Read the full Job Opportunity Notice
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted beginning June 10, 2024, and must be received by July 31, 2024, to receive full consideration.
Application materials must be submitted through the City of Rochester Department of Human Resource Management portal: City of Rochester- Job Opportunities Portal
Application Package Requirements:
Applicants must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Resources for Applicants:
Please review and consider the following when preparing your application package.
- Rochester Public Library Mission, Values, and Strategic Plan
- Rochester Public Library Annual Report 2022
- Rochester Public Library Policies
- Rochester Public Library Organizational Chart
- Monroe County Library System Five-Year Plan of Service 2022-2026
- Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County Five-Year Plan of Service 2022-2026
- Monroe County Library System Document of Understanding Between the System and its Member Libraries 2022-2024
- Monroe County Library System Strategic Planning Survey Results 2021
- Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Annual Report 2022-2023
- City of Rochester, NY website
- City of Rochester, NY proposed budget 2024-2025
- Monroe County, NY website
- Monroe County, NY adopted budget 2024
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