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Waverly Free Library
Waverly, NY
Job Description:
Part-time library clerk needed at the Waverly Free Library in Waverly, NY. Must be available to work Thursday evening, Friday and Saturday with the possibility of more hours in the future.
Minimum Qualifications:
Good computer and social media skills required and a willingness to help patrons learn these skills.
1-2 years of library experience required or working on a library science degree.
How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to: waverlylibrary @stny.rr.com with “clerk” in the subject heading. Open until filled.
Albany Public Library
Albany, NY
Job Description:
Albany Public Library is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced professional for the position of Temporary Librarian III. The incumbent will fill in for an intermittent FMLA. In this position, the
Temporary Librarian III reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the direction and supervision of three branch libraries. The incumbent will select materials and plan programs to meet the needs of the patrons and may perform reference services. The Temporary Librarian III may participate in staff selection, training, evaluation and/or discipline of employees. Supervision is exercised over the work of other library personnel.
Selected candidate will fill in for FMLA as needed. Position may require ability to work Saturdays, Sundays and holidays’ and ability to work shift assignment during the day, evening and nights.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master’s Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent and three (3) years of paid full-time professional library experience in a library of recognized standing, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative** capacity over a complex operation.
*Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development
**Administrative capacity is defined as spending the entire workweek planning, organizing, budgeting/allocating funds, staffing and communicating.
Eligibility and application for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of appointment. A valid NYS Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Salary & Benefits:
$27.97 per hour
How to Apply:
DEADLINE: Until filled
To apply please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to:
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
nersingerc@albanypubliclibrary.org
Newark Public Library
Newark, NY
Job Description:
The Newark Public Library, a school district funded public library in
a Wayne County (New York) community of about 14,000 residents, is
seeking an energetic, forward-thinking director to lead the library
through planned renovations and into the future of the information
age. This is a full-time civil service position and has been
classified as Library Director II.
Position Duties:
The Director has primary responsibility for the overall operation of
the library including:
• Developing policies in collaboration with the Board of Trustees
• Recommending new services to the Board of Trustees
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating library services
• Promoting community visibility
• Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with the
Pioneer Library System, its member libraries, and community
organizations
• Administering the budget and finances of the library
• Administering the personnel of the library
Minimum Qualifications:
• Masters degree in Library Science from an ALA or NYSED accredited
library school
• Eligibility for New York State Public Librarian’s Certificate
• 6-years post-MLS professional library experience, the bulk of
which should be in public libraries, including at least 1 year in an
administrative/supervisory role
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and
project management skills
• Commitment to providing high-quality public service in an
ever-changing public library environment, including familiarity with
emerging technologies and social media
• In addition to the required credentials and experience, the
Trustees are seeking extensive public library experience as well as
time spent in a position of authority in personnel management,
budgeting, and community relations. Technological savvy and a plan to
reside in the Newark community will be viewed as substantial
positives.
How to Apply:
$45,000 to $55,000 depending upon qualifications and experience, plus
benefits and New York State Retirement
How to Apply:
Send a resume and letter of interest to the Newark Public Library
Board of Trustees at newarkdirectorsearch@pls-net.org by June 21, 2013
and fill out an application with Wayne County Human Resources
(available on their website) by July 10, 2013.
Contact Information:
newarkdirectorsearch@pls-net.org
Onondaga Free Library
Syracuse, NY
Job Description:
The Onondaga Free Library in Syracuse, NY is seeking a knowledgeable, service-oriented individual for the full-time position of Assistant Director. Responsibilities include: collection development, community outreach, computer instruction, fundraising, grant writing, reference, and young adult services.
Qualifications:
MLS degree from an accredited institution, preferred. Possession of or candidacy for NYS Public Librarian’s professional certificate, preferred. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with and provide instruction to diverse patron populations. Technology skills including proficiency in the POLARIS circulation system.
Some evening and weekend shifts are required.
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience; benefits package.
How to Apply:
Submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references via email to:
Susan Morgan, Director at smorgan@onlib.org
Application deadline is June 20, 2013
Manlius Library
Manlius, NY
Job Description:
The Manlius Library is seeking a highly capable and dynamic Director to lead the library in continuing and expanding its reputation for providing outstanding service to approximately 13,000 community residents. Situated in the Village and Town of Manlius, Onondaga County, New York, a suburb of the City of Syracuse, the Manlius Library is a Free Association library located within the Fayetteville-Manlius School District. The Library is supported by local taxes, voted on by the residents of the F-M school district and collected annually for the library by the school district, as well as donations from the community and proceeds from fundraising activities.
The library building, in the heart of the Village of Manlius, was expanded to approximately 20,000 square feet in 2006 and adjoins the Village offices, the Manlius Senior Centre, and the Town of Manlius Police Department in the “Village Center” complex.
The 2012 – 2013 budget of $1,180,000 supported circulation of 340,000 items with a collection of approximately 60,000 items; attendance of over 200,000; and a staff of 10 full-time and 16 part-time employees. Manlius Library is a member library of the Onondaga County Public Library (OCPL) system, and the Director participates actively in system-wide initiatives and policy recommendations.
With a solid financial base, a committed Board of Trustees, and a dedicated and talented staff, the Library is in a strong position to achieve even greater levels of excellence in the future.
Position Duties:
The Director serves as the chief executive officer of the library, reporting to the 11-member Board of Trustees, and is responsible for pursuing the library’s mission, goals, and policies as determined by the Board of Trustees;
planning and directing the overall operations and management of the Library;
developing long-range plans and directions; fundraising and identifying other revenue resources;
working with the Budget Committee of the Board to develop the annual operating budget to be presented to voters in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District;
managing the financial operations of the Library within the established budget;
proposing new policies as well as updates and revisions to existing policies to the Library Board for approval;
providing effective leadership, management, and development opportunities to the staff;
working cooperatively with colleagues in the OCPL system;
and cultivating public support by collaborating and communicating with individuals, civic leaders, and organizations in the community.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA accredited institution with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a library setting, preferably with at least 2 years in an administrative capacity.
The successful candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership ability, and the ability to work collaboratively with the Board, staff, and community groups.
A strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing a welcoming and excellent customer service oriented environment, and an enthusiastic and energetic approach to innovation in collection management and programming are essential.
The position also requires solid organizational, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills as well as familiarity with emerging technologies and social media.
Salary & Benefits:
Negotiable beginning at $65,000 plus benefits.
How to Apply:
Apply via email with a cover letter describing your background and what you see as its relevance to this specific position, plus your resume and names and contact information for three references to manliuslibrarysearch@gmail.com by May 31, 2013 June 15, 2013.
Please visit www.manliuslibrary.org for additional information about our organization.
Catskill Public Library
1 Franklin Street
Catskill, NY 12414
Job Description:
The Catskill Public Library is currently seeking qualified applicants for a Youth Services Librarian. The applicant should be creative, energetic, and tech-savvy with an unflinching positive attitude. This librarian is responsible for planning and developing a variety of youth services public programs; collection development; reference; and reader’s advisory service for kids and teens.
Applicants should enjoy going out into the community to promote the library and our programs. Must have experience with new technologies and social media. You should be willing to conduct library orientation tours and programs for community groups and agencies as well as be a team player. The ideal candidate is someone who has lots of energy, imagination, and curiosity. This is an opportunity to use your knowledge and expertise to bring new experiences to the library and our community.
This is a full-time, civil service position. Candidate must pass eligibility requirements for Civil Service within one year of offer. Salary commensurate with experience and eligibility; serious enquiries only please. Schedule includes weekend and evening hours.
Position Duties:
• Initiating and maintaining strong community partnerships; especially within the school district.
• Planning, implementing and promoting programs, events, activities and tours.
• Implementing and supervising a Volunteer program.
• Overseeing material selection and expenditures.
• Ability to self-manage, plan and organize work to complete within set deadlines.
• While this position is under the direct supervision of the Library Director, this position does require some supervision over library staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will possess a master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program. Recent graduates or those about to graduate, welcome to apply.
Salary & Benefits:
$31,000/yr. plus medical and vacation.
How to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume and list of 3 references to
jobs@catskillpubliclibrary.org
Your Home Public Library
Johnson City, NY
Job Description:
The Board of Trustees for Your Home Public Library, Johnson City, NY, is accepting applications for the position of Library Director II. The Board is seeking a dynamic director that is invested in continuing the outstanding service the library provides while continuing to expand services as appropriate to the community.
The Your Home Public Library, established in 1917, serves the historic village of Johnson City and the surrounding Town of Union, and is part of the Four County Library System. The library has 11 full and part-time unionized staff and an annual budget of $630,000, approved by the voters November 2008.
The Director’s schedule includes evening and Saturday hours.
Position Duties:
The Library Director is responsible for pursing the libraries’ goals and mission, reporting to the Board of Trustees; plans and directs the operations, daily management, and long-range plans of the Library. The Director also is responsible for identifying and pursing grants, and identifying other sources of fundraising, working with the Libraries’ Friends group, managing the financial aspects of the Library within the established budget and communicating with internal and external stakeholders and other duties as appropriate to the position. The Director works closely with other libraries in the Town of Union and the region to ensure that community needs are being met.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of an ALA accredited MLS degree and four years professional experience, with at least one year in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
Must have or be eligible for the New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate.
Library Director II (http://www.yhpl.org/wp-
Successful applications will show the ability to manage all aspects of a library, hiring and supervising of library staff, preparing and monitoring a budget, public relations, collection development, and supervising the general maintenance of building and grounds.
Excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, and fluency in computer technology to deliver services are expected.
Experience across the general range of administrative duties seen in management is desired.
Applicants should be fluent in the use of computer technology to deliver library service and have the ability to manage all aspects of the library program, including collection development, hiring and supervising of library staff, preparing and monitoring a budget, public relations, and supervising the general maintenance of the building and grounds.
Salary & Benefits:
$60,000 – 63,000. This position is eligible for entry into the New York State Retirement System, and comes with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply:
Applications are available for download at www.yhpl.org . Send the completed application, cover letter, and three professional references to:
Sarah Maximiek, Board President
Your Home Public Library
107 Main St.
Johnson City, NY 13790
Applications accepted until June 15, 2013 or until position is filled.
Huntington Memorial Library
Oneonta, New York
Job Description:
The Board of Trustees of Huntington Memorial Library seeks a creative and energetic library director with strong leadership ability to provide quality library service to Oneonta residents and the surrounding communities. The library is chartered to serve the City of Oneonta, population 13,901, and also has many card holders from communities in Otsego and Delaware counties. The Director works closely with the library Board of 5 members. Duties include overseeing staff to carry out the library’s mission, managing the 15,000 sq. ft. facility and surrounding 5-acre park, administering the budget of $698,462 for 2013, presenting funding requests, writing grants, fund raising, developing programs and services, maintaining computers, working with the Friends of the Library, collection ordering and deaccessioning, etc.
Oneonta is located in Otsego county of upstate New York and has two colleges, SUNY Oneonta and Hartwick College with nearly 8,000 enrollment. The area abounds in cultural activities and has many places to eat and shop. Visit the library at www.hmloneonta.org and the city’s website at http://www.oneonta.ny.us/ to learn more about the library and our area.
The library is a municipal public library and the Director’s position is Civil Service with provisional appointment until completion of a training and experience exam at a future date.
Minimum Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA accredited institution.
New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate.
Five years of progressively responsible experience, with a minimum of five years management experience.
Candidate must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, leadership skills, ability to work collaboratively with Board, staff, elected officials and community groups. A strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing a welcoming and excellent customer service oriented environment, and an enthusiastic and energetic approach to innovation in collection management and programming are essential. The position also requires solid organizational, analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills as well as familiarity with emerging technologies.
Salary & Benefits:
Salary range – $55,000 – $60,000 depending on qualifications plus benefits.
How to Apply:
Apply via e-mail with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to hmlsearch@gmail.com by June 17, 2013.
Brighton Memorial Library
Rochester, NY
Job Description:
Brighton Memorial Library has an opening for a substitute PT Library Aide to provide service to the public at the Circulation Desk on an on-call basis. This position reports to the Circulation Services Manager. Progressive, friendly library serving a diverse, well-educated community
As needed with a maximum of 17.5 hours per week.
Position Duties:
1. Provides public service at the Circulation Desk
2. Charges material out for patrons and processes their returns and reserves
3. Collects fines and bills; operates cash register
4. Registers library patrons using computer system; issues and updates library cards
5. Shelves library materials as needed
6. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Friendly, welcoming demeanor, poise and sense of humor in a busy setting
2. Ability to listen well and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to patrons and coworkers of all ages
3. Attention to detail and accuracy
4. Good math skills and experience in processing payments/using a cash register
5. Ability to bend to floor and reach overhead with books in hand for shelving
6. Ability to assist with lifting full book totes (60 lbs.) and push fully loaded book carts (75 lbs.)
7. Ability to work in a team environment
Library Aide is a non-competitive title. It requires a high school diploma or GED. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of the Monroe County Library System and CARL functions.
Salary & Benefits:
$10.88 per hour
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until June 21, 2013.
Submit a completed Brighton Memorial Library application, along with a brief letter of interest, and three references via email to dviviani@libraryweb.org or USPS to Deena Viviani, Circulation Services Manager.
The Library grants equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to an individual’s age, sex, color, religion, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, disability, or sexual orientation. The Library complies with all federal and state regulations dealing with employment practices.
Voorheesville Public Library
Voorheesville, NY
Job Description:
This is a full-time, 35 hours per week. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday during business hours but also includes some evening and weekend rotations. The incumbent will have overall responsibility for public services with an individual focus on adult services.
Applicants must meet Albany County Civil Service qualifications for the position. Transfers will be considered.
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a graduate library degree from a library school located within New York State which is registered by the State Education Department or from a library school program which is accredited by the American Library Association and six (6) years of professional library experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
How to Apply:
Letters of application and a resume should be sent to Lynn Kohler, Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186. Emails will be accepted: Lynn.Kohler@voorheesvillelibrary.org Interviews will be conducted until the position is filled. Applications received or postmarked by May 31, 2013 will be given priority. Posting will close June 15, 2013. See http://voorheesvillelibrary.org/library_jobs.asp for the civil service job description.
Southern Tier Library System
Painted Post, NY
Job Description:
Assume a vital leadership role and assist the 48 public libraries in this southern region of New York State achieve new levels of service and effective resource sharing! The Board of Trustees of the Southern Tier Library System (headquartered in Painted Post, NY) seeks a visionary library leader—responsive to member and community needs and skilled in focusing the efforts of a team of talented professionals—as its next Executive Director. STLS is a regional consortium of public libraries in Allegany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates counties–working in partnership with member libraries to enable the System’s 256,291 residents to have access to excellent library services. With a $1.5 million annual budget, 27 system employees (18.4 FTEs) and the recently formed Foundation for Southern Tier Libraries, STLS is a member-focused organization with a mission to build on the strengths of its diverse members through cooperative action and provide superior service to its member libraries and their constituents.
The Southern Tier Region offers a unique blend in both its geography and local economy. Rolling hills, rivers, easy access to the Finger Lakes Region, open spaces, a strategic location and an advanced highway infrastructure make it attractive to a wide range of recreational activities, businesses and industries, including the Fortune 500 Company, Corning Inc., located in Steuben County. Agriculture remains a major component of the economy with dairy, vegetables orchard fruit and wine grapes as the leading products. Elmira is the largest metropolitan area (91,000+ in Chemung County), but the abundance of small cities and extensive rural areas add interest and unique flavor to the region’s diversity. The region offers good schools, cultural and educational amenities, recreational opportunities, an educated workforce and one of the lowest costs of living in the nation—making it a great place to live and thrive! For additional details on STLS, the region and its communities, see STLS Links.
Position Duties:
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Library System, and under the general direction of the 15-member Board of Trustees, has overall responsibility for general administration of System operations. The Executive Director supervises Department Heads, the Youth Services Consultant and administrative staff—and works with the Board, staff, member libraries, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the System aligning its mission, with member library and community needs and priorities.
This is complex executive work planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the System. The Executive Director has wide latitude for independent judgment, decision and action. See the Executive Director’s position description for additional details.
Minimum Qualifications:
An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science;
the ability to obtain and retain a New York State Public Librarian Certificate 1;
and a minimum of eight years of experience in public libraries or public library systems, including three years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.
Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm;
superior written and oral communications skills;
demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services;
thorough knowledge of library technology innovations and efficiencies;
political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills;
experience in recruiting, mentoring, evaluating and retaining an excellent staff;
and a thorough knowledge of current trends and “best practices” for library and system services.
Eight years of post-MLS library experience and proven success working effectively as a director with a policy-making board are highly desirable.
Salary & Benefits:
Compensation. The hiring salary range is $80,000-100,000 (with placement being dependent on experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.
How to Apply:
For further information contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or telephone. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments via email to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury on or before the closing date—June 23, 2013.