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Genesee Community College:
Batavia, NY
Job Description:
Part time. Provides reference assistance and information literacy instruction to library patrons, including students, faculty, staff, and community members. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a part-time position. Schedule may include evening and weekend hours and occasional travel to campus centers. Transportation is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Masters Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program required.
Experience in an academic library preferred. Proficient reference skills and information literacy instruction experience desired.
Excellent communication and public service skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and library patrons.
Demonstrated skill with use of current library and educational technologies, and experience with software and hardware used in academic libraries.
Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and work with diverse student, faculty, staff, and community clientele.
How to Apply:
For consideration please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. Deadline for applications is June 7, 2013.
Salina Library
Mattydale, NY
Job Description:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday evenings, 5-8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Performs the full range of library circulation and clerical duties with an emphasis on customer service. Duties include checking library materials in and out, processing library card applications, sorting and shelving books, answering phones, providing assistance with use of copier, printers, and computers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements: A high school diploma or the equivalent and one year of clerical experience.
Ability to provide friendly customer service.
Familiarity with common computer applications.
Salary & Benefits:
$9 per hour
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Open until filled.
To Apply: Send letter of interest and/or resume to:
Jeannine Chubon, Director
jchubon@salinalibrary.org
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, NY
Job Description:
Provide leadership in assessment from developing a program to communicating results. This position is part of a team of librarians providing reference and instruction services to the campus community. Guide online library instruction for students using the appropriate technology and methods of online pedagogy.
Approximately 20 hours per week, 12 month position, flexibility required
Position Duties:
Coordinate assessment of library instruction and services by gathering data, preparing reports, monitoring progress, developing instruments, etc.
Participate in campus assessment activities, such as cooperating with other departments, working with campus assessment software, participating in committees.
Maintain currency with trends and developments in assessment.
Communicate with faculty and guide students in online and satellite programs and other programs as needed.
Provide reference assistance.
Collaborate with faculty on instruction and collection development by identifying opportunities for information literacy instruction, preparing appropriate lessons or tutorials, and ensuring students have access to the resources they need.
Depending on time, skills, and abilities, the Librarian may participate in Outreach, Digital Collections, Special Projects, professional development.
Minimum Qualifications:
ALA accredited MLS awarded by 9/1/13
Education background preferred
Experience with or a basic understanding of evaluation and assessment.
Strong oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of information literacy concepts and learning outcomes.
Ability to teach effectively.
Demonstrated strengths in communication and collaboration.
Strong commitment to a user-centered library philosophy.
Demonstrated ability to work positively and productively in a changing environment.
Strong analytical/problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Reference and instruction skills.
Preferred:
Instructional design skills.
Familiarity with assessment planning and data systems.
Familiarity with the information needs of the academic community.
How to Apply:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please provide a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references.
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Northern Onondaga Public Library
North Syracuse, NY
Job Description:
The Northern Onondaga Public Library has two openings for half-time (18-20 hours per week) Library Clerks. The positions are based at the North Syracuse location, but may also float to work at libraries in Brewerton and Cicero. Hours: will include weekend hours. Primarily providing customer service at the circulation desks, but may be asked to perform other tasks in the library as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma
Must have reliable transportation
Excellent customer service skills
Familiarity with common computer applications
Salary & Benefits:
Pay Rate: starting hourly rate is $9.92 per hour. Part-time staff members are eligible to join the New York State Retirement System, and receive some employee benefits.
How to Apply:
Closing Date: open until filled
To Apply: Contact Bill Hastings, Assistant Director
whastings@nopl.org
Or mail letter of interest to: 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero, NY 13039
Watervliet Public Library
Watervliet, NY
Job Description:
The Watervliet Public Library is seeking an energetic, visionary leader with a deep commitment to public library service for its Director. Serving a constituency of over 10,000 the Library is governed by five trustees and its total operating costs total over $55,000. The Library is currently engaged in a building project for a new 1,000+ s.f. expansion to the facility. In the past five years circulation, library visits, and program attendance have all significantly increased. We are looking for a Director to continue this upward trajectory and lead us to new successes.
Position Duties:
The Library Director holds primary responsibility for the operation and management of the Library. Duties include financial management, public relations, personnel management, fundraising, grant writing and participation in promotion and programming intended to improve library services to our community.
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited university,
public library experience (urban library experience a plus),
previous supervisory experience as a manager,
knowledge of library automation, technology, social media,
experience with fundraising, grant writing and budget management.
Flexibility, communication skills, and a positive and professional attitude are a must.
Salary & Benefits:
25-30 hours per week. Salary $22,500 commensurate with experience.
How to Apply:
To apply: email a cover letter, resume, and three references to trustees@watervlietpubliclibrary.org