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Tenafly library board approves new Information Technology and World Languages Librarian at $80,000
Summary
After returning from closed session on Jan. 12, 2026, the Tenafly Public Library Board approved a resolution creating an "Information Technology and World Languages Librarian" position with a starting salary of $80,000. The motion passed with seven ayes and one abstention.
The Tenafly Public Library Board of Trustees voted on Jan. 12, 2026 to establish a new staff position titled "Information Technology and World Languages Librarian" with a starting salary of $80,000.
The resolution was moved by President Martin Gilbert and seconded by Secretary/Treasurer Soon Juhng after the board returned from closed session. The minutes record the motion language: "BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Free Public Library of the Borough of Tenafly in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey approves of establishing a new position entitled 'Information Technology and World Languages Librarian' with a starting salary of $80,000." Voting was recorded as Kathleen Cook — Aye; Julie Lev — Aye; David DiGregorio — Aye; Yelena Meytes — Aye; Martin Gilbert — Aye; Nicole Motz — Abstained; Soon Juhng — Aye; Elizabeth Warms — Aye, and the resolution carried.
Board members did not record further details in the minutes about recruitment timing, job description beyond the title, or funding source for the position. The minutes indicate the vote occurred after the board returned from closed session at 8:11 p.m.; the meeting later adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
