Library Services Director jobs in Utica, NY

Welcome to Munson's Employment Opportunities.

Munson, located in Utica, NY, is a nationally prominent fine arts center serving diverse audiences through a renowned Museum of Art, the Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, a live performing arts season, and year-round community arts classes. The Institute was founded in 1919 and annually hosts some 600 events where patrons enjoy exhibitions, performances, art classes, and family-oriented activities.

The Museum of Art is one of the nation’s most significant mid-sized art museums, with a top collection of American art. Munson offers more than 100 community art classes and workshops throughout the year, taught by working artists in studios shared by Pratt Munson College of Art and Design.

This Munson program offers students the option of fulfilling their first two years of a BFA in Utica before transitioning to the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn to complete their degree. Live events at Munson include a series of intimate concerts by national acts, a weekly film series, live streaming of the Metropolitan Opera, and the popular summer Arts Festival. Munson is an exceptional convergence of many areas of creative expression that is both a community asset in the Mohawk Valley and an art destination located in the heart of New York with easy travel to Syracuse, Albany, and just a few hours from New York City, Boston, and Montreal.

Munson is committed to community engagement and to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We model the values and culture of the organization to colleagues and the public by being welcoming, inclusive, and respectful and value collaboration across the organization and within the community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, being or having been victim of domestic violence or stalking, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ability, age, veteran status, or any other categories covered by law.

Munson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We offer an exceptional benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner, and dependents for qualifying positions
• Generous paid time off including PTO and holidays for qualifying positions
• Sick time
• Participation in Munson TIAA retirement plan after one year of service for qualifying positions
• Other benefits include Employment Assistance Program, Museum of Art Membership with reciprocal admission to other Museums, free School of Art classes for you and your family, and complimentary tickets to world-class performances, films, and children's performances
• As a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization under the IRS Code, Munson is considered a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain non-profit and public employers for full-time employees

The final candidate will be required to complete a post-offer, pre-employment criminal history background check.

Munson is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Library Director. This is a full time, on-site position, located in Utica, NY.

Job Summary
The Library Director at Munson manages the daily operation of the library, administering a comprehensive collection of educational materials in various formats, and cultivating a dynamic learning environment. Initiatives are tailored to the needs of Pratt Munson college students and Munson member patrons. This position strategically guides the allocation of library resources, fosters community engagement, and supports student success. Collaborating with divisions across Munson, and especially with Pratt Munson faculty and staff, the Library Director works to enrich library and instructional resources and services, supporting the educational goals of Pratt Munson students and Munson member patrons.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the library by supervising Library Assistants and Work Study Students, managing facilities, budgeting and allocating resources, developing and refining collections, ensuring collection security, and remaining current with evolving technologies in the field of library services.

• Anticipate, prioritize, and meet the needs of user groups for collections and services, including reference, research, and access to resources.

• Develop, implement, or modify policies, long-range plans, goals and objectives as needed.

• Provide in-person and digital reference and research assistance to patrons.

• Develop and conduct instructional programs in online research and information literacy for Pratt Munson classes and one-on-one for patrons.

• Assess the library's collection in alignment with the evolving curriculum of Pratt Munson and Museum of Art staff, and adapt future acquisitions to cater to emerging programs, academic needs, and Museum of Art collections.

• Catalog and manage library inventory including books and other materials, maintaining accurate records, and updating cataloging databases and keywords to improve resource accessibility for all library patrons

• Actively provide budget management by reviewing and preparing invoices for payment, review monthly budget statements for accuracy, and participate in budget preparation.

• Promote the development and use of library resources and programs through cooperative agreements with Pratt Institute Libraries and other library consortia.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Service
The Library Director will serve on Munson intra-departmental committees, participate in Munson community events, attend Pratt Munson events, represent Munson in the community, and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in all aspects of library services, including circulation, reference, technical services, technology platforms, collection development and cataloging, and information literacy.

• Demonstrated skill in planning, organizing, and implementing complex tasks with attention to detail, meeting goals and working within deadlines and budgets.

• Excellent, clear, and effective communication skills, oral and in writing, with a variety of audiences.

• A critical thinker who builds consensus and solves problems.

• Ability to read budget reports and accurately prepare fiscal documents and forms.

• An experienced team leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, and one who motivates and creates a positive and effective work environment.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA accredited program

• 5 years’ experience-with preference for an academic, museum, or art-reference library-with increasing levels of responsibility

• 2 years of managerial experience required

Computer, Machine and Equipment Skills
Advanced personal computer skills that include the ability to send/receive e-mail messages, post information to a database or spreadsheet, and perform advanced word processing, bookkeeping, and/or data entry. Knowledge/use of computer, printer, photocopier, phone system, fax machine, and scanner. Requires experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and various software programs.

Compensation

• $59,000 to $70,000 annually

To Apply
Send your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to hrjobs@munson.art.

For employment application, call: Human Resources 315-797-0000 ext. 2153.

Mailing Address
Munson
Attention: Human Resources
310 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502

Review of applications will begin May 15, 2024

Human Resources is located at 1212 State St. (corner of State Street and Kirkland Street). Our hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. We can be contacted at 315-797-0000, ext. 2108, 2141, or 2153, by fax at 315-797-7509, or by email hrjobs@munson.art.