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Seeking dynamic library professional with vision and enthusiasm for library’s role in enriching the quality of life in our community.

Immediately available. Full-time position to lead public, association library serving two towns of 6,500 residents in historic village setting. Supervises six part-time staff and three volunteers. Reports to twelve-member Board of Trustees.

Qualifications: MLS degree preferred, or a substantially equivalent Master’s degree. Two or more years of supervisory and/or administrative experience working in a public library setting. Excellent communication, interpersonal and computer skills.

Compensation: Salary range is $38K-$45K, commensurate with demonstrated ability and experience, plus benefits

To apply: More information about the position and how to apply is available on our website.

Deadline for submission is: February 15, 2012 

The Director of the Kinderhook Memorial Library, Julie Hamrah Johnson, has resigned her position, effective February 20, 2012. She has been with the library for eleven years, the last eight as its Director.

Johnson has been doing freelance project management, information architecture and digital advertising for the past few years, and indicated she will be making it her full-time occupation. She will also remain in the community.