Daragh O'Connor

Experience

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  Ruth L. Rockwood Memorial Library

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2002

  Supervising Librarian

  Managed 3 departments (Adult Services, Youth Services & Reference) reporting to Library Director.

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  Cedar Grove Public Library

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Library Director
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  River Edge Free Public Library

  Jul 2004 - now

  Library Director

  •Establishes, formulates and recommends policies to the Library Board. Implements and reviews library policies, procedures and practices. •Interprets policies to the library staff and the general public. •Creates a culture that promotes positive change and a climate for excellence. •Recruits, hires, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and support library staff. •Assists the Library Board in developing a long-range plan that promotes and supports the organization's mission and strategic direction. Prepares annual operating and capital budgets that reflect the library's mission. •Prepares for and attends Library Board meetings. Plans and conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings. •Creates an environment that welcomes diversity and promotes literacy. •Promotes intellectual freedom and equal access to information. •Communicates the value of library and information services verbally and in writing to the general public and to decision-makers. Studies the community and directs the development of a balanced program of library services designed to meet the needs of all the people in the community. •Studies the community and directs the development of a balanced program of library services designed to meet the needs of all the people in the community. •Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with the Board of Trustees, Township Officials, departmental personnel, Friends of the Library, community organizations, school groups, library associates and the general public Show less