Library Director at The Adirondack Experience
Job Title: Library Director
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Blue Mountain Lake, NY
Salary: $50,000 – $70,000
Description
The ADKX library is the premier repository for primary and secondary research materials documenting the history and culture of the Adirondack region (https://www.theadkx.org/research/library/). In recent years, great strides have been made in enhancing access to the collections with support from CLIR and other outside sources. ADKX is currently seeking a Library Director to continue making the institution’s research holdings accessible to as wide an audience as possible, both on-site and online. The incumbent is also responsible for the preservation of the collections and for acquiring additional material so that the collection as a whole continues to reflect the richness and complexity of the Adirondack story. ADKX exhibitions and public programs are informed by the Library Director’s knowledge and research efforts. The Library Director reports to the Executive Director, is a member of the museum’s Senior Staff, and serves on the board of trustees’ Collections Committee as well as other board committees as required. The salary is competitive and benefits are excellent.
Requirements
Candidates must have a master’s degree from an ALA accredited program, preferably with a concentration in special collections or archival administration, and a minimum of three years’ experience in special collections or archives (ideally in a museum or research library). An undergraduate or graduate degree in American History, American Studies, Environmental History, or a related field is preferred. Applicants must have experience interacting with researchers and be flexible and open to coordinating and completing projects with limited resources. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills are required. Experience with grant writing and administration is also desirable.