Director – Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY)
Overview
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY) seeks a Director who will advance and build upon its vital role as the center of information, education, culture, and entertainment across Erie County. This role requires a politically astute, relationship-driven leader with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across community, staff, and government stakeholders. Together, the Director works alongside the system’s 15-member governing board, a hardworking and talented team of 364 FTE staff, and an operating budget of $36 million to serve the City of Buffalo and Erie County through nine city locations, 28 member library locations, and two bookmobiles. Key responsibilities include concluding the system’s current five-year plan, launching the next strategic planning process, continuing to roll out the library’s rebrand and statement of purpose “Profoundly Public ,” and delivering the diverse and community-centered programming for which the library is known. Responsibilities
Build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders. Participate in local, state, and national library associations. Serve as the library’s spokesperson to the media while advancing the system’s public relations strategy. Oversee all development activities. Recommend policies and report measurable results to the Board of Trustees. Approve operational policies for the Central Library, city branches, and contract member libraries. Set performance standards for library services. Approve and defend the budget before the Board, County Executive, and County Legislature. Negotiate and communicate with state, county, and local officials. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associates website. Qualifications
A master’s degree in library science from an accredited-ALA library school, and ten years of professional library experience, five years of which must have been as head of a library system (public, academic, school or other) or a large public library and three additional years in an administrative capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful candidate will need to hold or be eligible for a New York State Public Librarian Certificate and obtain State Education Department approval from the New York State Library. Compensation
The hiring salary range is
$165,000 – $190,000
(placement within the range negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. All applications are due by
Sunday, March 8, 2026 . Visit our website to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links.
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The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (NY) seeks a Director who will advance and build upon its vital role as the center of information, education, culture, and entertainment across Erie County. This role requires a politically astute, relationship-driven leader with strong communication skills and the ability to build trust across community, staff, and government stakeholders. Together, the Director works alongside the system’s 15-member governing board, a hardworking and talented team of 364 FTE staff, and an operating budget of $36 million to serve the City of Buffalo and Erie County through nine city locations, 28 member library locations, and two bookmobiles. Key responsibilities include concluding the system’s current five-year plan, launching the next strategic planning process, continuing to roll out the library’s rebrand and statement of purpose “Profoundly Public ,” and delivering the diverse and community-centered programming for which the library is known. Responsibilities
Build partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders. Participate in local, state, and national library associations. Serve as the library’s spokesperson to the media while advancing the system’s public relations strategy. Oversee all development activities. Recommend policies and report measurable results to the Board of Trustees. Approve operational policies for the Central Library, city branches, and contract member libraries. Set performance standards for library services. Approve and defend the budget before the Board, County Executive, and County Legislature. Negotiate and communicate with state, county, and local officials. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associates website. Qualifications
A master’s degree in library science from an accredited-ALA library school, and ten years of professional library experience, five years of which must have been as head of a library system (public, academic, school or other) or a large public library and three additional years in an administrative capacity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience. The successful candidate will need to hold or be eligible for a New York State Public Librarian Certificate and obtain State Education Department approval from the New York State Library. Compensation
The hiring salary range is
$165,000 – $190,000
(placement within the range negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal by selecting the position and then the “Apply” button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. All applications are due by
Sunday, March 8, 2026 . Visit our website to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links.
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