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Emileigh Tanner Laura Potter Rensselaerville Library Director Leaving to Take Director Position at Community Library in Cobleskill
Kimberly Graff Zimmer, the esteemed director at Rensselaerville Library, has accepted the library director position at the Community Library in Cobleskill, NY. Ms. Zimmer will begin her new job in Cobleskill in mid-October. In 2009, Ms. Zimmer received her master’s in library science degree from Syracuse University and became director at the Rensselaerville Library in May 2010. She has worked tirelessly ever since to transform the library, which is housed in an historic row house in the hamlet of Rensselaerville, into a comfortable, welcoming space and a treasured community resource. Her grant writing efforts have enabled the library to restore and upgrade facilities, including the addition of a wheelchair accessible front entrance ramp and porch, revitalized children’s programming areas, and a rebuilt backyard garden hardscape. In addition, she has improved library services by upgrading the collection, hiring a youth services coordinator to provide youth programming, receiving grants to bring in nationally sponsored programs, updating library hours to better serve the patrons and implementing a fine-free policy, which eliminates late fees on overdue items. During her tenure, Ms. Zimmer became involved in many community organizations, leading to several new collaborative events between the library and other organizations in the town. The Rensselaerville Library is chartered to serve the scenic town of Rensselaerville, a town of 1,800 residents in upstate New York, 30 miles southwest of Albany. The library is located within the Rensselaerville historic district, a National Register of Historic Places district which includes 86 mostly Greek revival style buildings from the early 19th century. The Community Library in Cobleskill serves a community of 18,000 people in the Cobleskill Richmondville school district. Linda Styer, the president of the board of trustees for the Rensselaerville Library, said that the board will be forming a committee to search for a new director. “Kim’s extraordinary efforts have left a lasting mark on the library and the community as a whole. We will miss Kim greatly, but we know that the position at Cobleskill is an incredible opportunity. We wish her well and thank her for her many years of dedicated service to our library.” |
Employment OpportunityIMMEDIATE OPENING For LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Library Director – Rensselaerville Library
The Board of Trustees of the Rensselaerville Library seeks a community-minded, organized and enthusiastic individual for the position of Library Director. The Rensselaerville Library is an association library that serves the 1,860 residents of the Town of Rensselaerville. It is housed within a charming historic row home in the hamlet of Rensselaerville, a designated state and national historic district located 25 miles southwest of Albany, New York. The library’s operating budget of $146,000 is funded by contributions from the Town of Rensselaerville, local school district taxes, fundraisers, and donations from the community. In addition to the director, the library employs four part-time employees: an assistant director, youth services coordinator, and two support staff. An ideal candidate will be a welcoming person with strong interpersonal skills, demonstrated ability for effective public engagement and a passion for the importance of libraries in our communities. Working closely with our supportive Board of Trustees, the Library Director develops policies, engages in long-term planning, creates public relations materials, maintains and enhances our online and social media presence, develops and manages the budget, supervises staff and volunteers, oversees the physical plant, and stays informed of developments in library management. Desired Skills:
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master of Library Science degree and New York certificate of librarianship is desired but not essential. The position is based on a 35-hr work week, with nights and weekends as needed. Salary range is $31,000-$44,000, with compensation based on education and experience. Benefits include paid time off and professional development funds. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the job is filled. To apply: Send cover letter including salary requirements, resume and three references to: search@rensselaervillelibrary.org Immediate Opening
Cleaning Position The Library is seeking a person to perform general cleaning duties on a weekly basis. This is a part-time two hours per week staff position. The rate is $14.50 per hour. Weekly Duties Include:
Interested applicants please submit your letter of interest and references to the Library by September 13th. Please include the days and times that you would be available to complete cleaning tasks. Review of applications will occur as received and position will be filled as soon as possible. Applications by commercial businesses will be considered. If you have any questions or would like to take a tour of the building prior to submitting your letter, please contact Kim at (518) 797-3949 or director@rensselaervillelibrary.org Submit your completed application to: Kim Graff Zimmer Rensselaerville Library P.O. Box 188 1459 County Route 351 Rensselaerville, NY 12147 (518)797-3949 director@rensselaervillelibrary.org www.RensselaervilleLibrary.org |