Executive Director - Nioga Library System - Lockport, NY

Executive Director – Nioga Library System, Lockport NY

The Board of Trustees of the Nioga Library System seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief executive officer and have overall responsibility for the planning, development, and maintenance of a cooperative association of 21 autonomous public libraries in Niagara, Orleans and Genesee Counties.

The Nioga Library System is a nonprofit organization that supports and assists libraries in a mainly rural geographic area that covers 1,409 square miles with a service population of 311,397.  Located in Lockport NY, the System provides shared library services (catalog, delivery, digital collections, continuing education and professional consultation) to its members.  It maintains a shared catalog of over 1 million items.  Reporting to an 11 member board of trustees, the Director is responsible for the oversight of a 1 million dollar plus budget.

 
Under broad policy guidance and direction from the board, the director:

• Is responsible for all operations of Nioga, including Finance, Human Resources and Facilities Management.
• Oversees the development and implementation of the annual budget.
• Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing a new strategic plan and ensures it is responsive to the needs of member libraries.
• Assists member libraries in developing strategies to secure sustainable funding.
• Leads advocacy efforts with State officials on behalf of the member libraries.  Assists member libraries with county funding advocacy.
• Administers an annual State Construction Grant Program.
• Oversees annual reporting for the System and Member Libraries.
• Maintains collaborative working relationships with member libraries and member library trustees.
• Works with the board to develop and implement policies.

Qualifications:

• A master of library science degree from an ALA-accredited graduate library program.
• Possession of or an ability to obtain a New York State Public Library Certificate.
• Eight or more full years of professional library experience in libraries or library systems (post graduate), including at least two in an administrative/management capacity.

This is a full time position with a competitive salary and benefits package, including participation in the NY State Retirement System.

Please send a resume with cover letter to:

c/o Nioga Library System
6575 Wheeler Road
Lockport, NY  14094

Deadline:  April 16, 2026