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Library Director, Dobbs Ferry Public Library, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Dobbs Ferry, NY, a village located on the Hudson River 30 minutes north of NYC, with a population of 11,000, is seeking a Director for the Public Library. Further information about Dobbs Ferry may be found on the village website: www.dobbsferry.com

The minimum qualifications for the Library Director I position include:

  • A Masters degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the NYS Education Department as following acceptable education practices
  • A New York State Public Libraries Professional Certificate
  • A minimum of 2 years of professional library experience.

Interested, qualified candidates must take the Library Director I civil service exam #64-487 to be eligible for consideration for the position. All the application documents must be completed and submitted to the Westchester County Human Resources Department by February 11, 2016.

The full examination announcement can be found here:
http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/onlineexam/CR/OC/64487.htm

To apply: 

  1. Visit https://exams.westchestergov.com/webexam/home/welcome.htm
  2. Click on the “Continuous Recruitment Exams” tab at the top of the page.
  3. Select “Open to All” to view all open examination announcements
  4. Click on the Occupational Category “Library Services”
  5. Select the exam #64-487 Library Director I (Local) and add it to the cart
  6. Click “Apply Now” and follow the instructions to create an account or log-in