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Library Director III
Description of Duties
This is an administrative librarian position involving responsibility for overseeing all library functions. Duties involve carrying out broad policy as determined by the library board. General supervision is exercised over subordinate staff such as an Assistant Library Director III, Librarians, and other library staff.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
A Master’s Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices plus six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent* professional library experience subsequent to Master’s in Library Science, two (2) years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.
Additional Information: Some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Librarianship or Library Science. Contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a New York State Public Librarian's professional certificate at time of appointment. Application forms for the Public Librarian professional certificate may be obtained by writing to:
Library Development
New York State Education Department
99 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12230
