Library-Related Job Openings in and around New York State, From Announcements Posted to NYLINE

Most recent entries are listed first. Job postings generally remain on this page up to two months unless a later deadline is specified in the announcement.

June-July 2009 February-May 2009


Four County Library System

Albany Public Library
Schenectady City Schools (multiple positions)
Graduate School & University Center, CUNY
Capital Region BOCES
New York Medical College, Health Sciences Library
Groton Public Library (Tompkins Co.)
Jewish Theological Seminary
Rutgers University Libraries
Guilderland Central Schools (Albany Co.)
Dunham Public Library (Oneida Co.)
Mount Saint Mary College
Pratt Institute Library
Berkeley College, Woodbridge, NJ, campus


Saint Francis College Library
Hendrick Hudson Free Library (Westchester Co.)
Dutchess County BOCES
Museum of the City of New York (two positions)
Levy Library, Mount Sinai School of Medicine
CUNY Central Office
Canastota Central School District (Madison Co.)
Poughkeepsie Public Library District (Dutchess Co.)
Tompkins County Public Library

Berkeley College
Oswego Public Library (Oswego Co.)
Hudson Area Library (Columbia Co.)

University at Albany Libraries

Other Listings of Employment Opportunities

Four County Library System [7/1/09]

VACANCY:  Manager of Collections Services (Search Extended)

Immediate full-time opening for skilled professional. Responsibilities include:

  • supervise 9-person technical services department;
  • manage consolidated ordering and cataloging of materials for member libraries;
  • promote use of regional e-resources collection;
  • provide training on technical services topics and use of e-resources 

REQUIRED: ALA-MLS; significant experience in management and supervision; technical services and collection management skills; high degree of comfort with technology; outstanding communication skills. Target hiring salary: $50,000 (d.o.q.), with excellent fringe benefits

The Four County Library System, located in Vestal, NY, is a 42-member public library system. The rural, upstate Southern Tier area boasts a low cost of living, high quality health care, excellent educational systems and a laid-back way of life. Within 3 hours of NYC and Philadelphia; 5 hours of Washington, DC and Boston.

To apply (or for more information) send cover letter, resume and 3 references by July 31, 2009, to: Pamela Brown.

The Four County Library System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer


Albany Public Library [6/24/09]

Albany Public Library is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, experienced professional for the position of Facilities Manager.  In this position, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for review and development of the Library’s maintenance and preventative programs including maintenance, repair, and building service work at seven library buildings and their grounds.  The successful candidate will be expected to provide technical expertise regarding maintenance operations and facilities improvements and to manage the development of contract specifications and the bidding process as it relates to building/grounds maintenance and improvement.  Supervision is exercised over a maintenance/housekeeping staff of six employees.  The Facilities Manager will report to the Executive Director and work closely with all levels of the Albany Public Library organization and will also be a key member of the Library’s leadership team.

Albany Public Library is an urban library serving a population of 95,000 in the Capital Region of New York State and has a publicly funded budget of $6.7 million and a staff of approximately 75 FTE.  Albany Public Library’s $29.1 million Branch Improvement Plan will see the opening of five new or renovated, LEED certified branch library facilities by mid-2010. 

Minimum qualifications:

A) Graduation from a New York State registered or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or a closely related field and four years experience in the construction, operation and/or maintenance of buildings, including experience in estimating construction and building service costs, directing installation or operation of mechanical equipment such as heating, air conditioning, power and light, etc. and three years of supervisory experience over building operations staff; OR

B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and twelve years of experience in the construction, operation and/or maintenance of buildings including experience as described in A) and three years of supervisory experience as described in A);

OR

C) An equivalent combination of training and experience as described by the limits of A) and B) above.

SPECIAL NOTE:  A valid NYS Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.

Additional desired qualifications include experience with the opening and commissioning of new buildings and new building systems; experience with the operation and maintenance of computerized building management systems; knowledge of green building technologies and green practices regarding the maintenance of buildings and grounds; and familiarity with the operations, activities, and organization of public libraries.

The salary for this position is $45,000 and includes an excellent benefit package.  This is a provisional Civil Service position.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.  Application review will begin on July 24, 2009.  To apply send resume, letter of interest, and the names and contact information for three professional references to:

Marjorie Reinhart, Human Resources/Finance Manager
Albany Public Library
161 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210

 Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is committed to increasing diversity within its organization.


Schenectady City Schools [6/23/09]

Schenectady City Schools expect to hire 4 or 5 library media specialists for the upcoming school year. Levels for these positions have not yet been determined - however it is expected that most will be at the elementary level.
For information on the application process, please contact Julie Heller.

To learn more about this urban district in upstate NY, please see the district website.


Graduate School & University Center, City University of New York [6/22/09]

Reference Librarian (Faculty Position/Instructor or Assistant Professor)

The Mina Rees Library is seeking a creative and self-motivated Reference Librarian to advance reference and other library services. Under the supervision of the Associate Librarian for Reference and Access Services and working in a highly collegial environment, this person will:

  • Provide in-person and online reference service, including occasional evening and weekend hours.
  • Develop research-related assessment tools, implement assessment programs, and provide analysis of library services and student learning.
  • Consult individually with students and faculty on research projects, methods, and best practices; work closely with academic department representatives providing instruction and information about library resources.
  • Develop and offer workshops, tutorials, and course-specific instruction; collaborate with faculty in course construction; develop online and classroom instruction tools; collaborate with peers in university-wide information literacy initiatives.
  • Participate in collection development, including print and online resources; develop and maintain subject and policy guides.
  • Represent the Graduate Center library in library, college and university venues.

Qualifications:

Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; strong public-service ethic; ability to work effectively with graduate students and faculty; two or more years of post-MLS experience in an academic or research library providing reference service, instruction, web development, academic assessment, project design and management. For appointment at Assistant Professor rank, an additional subject master’s degree is required.

Preferred:  Familiarity with web development software, bibliographic citation software, expertise in a range of academic resources.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. A record of scholarly achievement and service must be demonstrated for tenure and promotion.

Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09

Salary Range: Instructor: $55,704 - $61,514; Assistant Professor: $63,064 - $71,974

Closing Date: Open until filled with review of resumes to begin 08/10/09

Send cover letter, cv, names and contact information of 3 professional references by the above closing date to:

Attn: Reference Librarian Position
Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian
Mina Rees Library
Graduate School & University Center
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 11357
Fax: 212-817-1647

Library website: http://library.gc.cuny.edu


Capital Region BOCES [6/22/09]

Capital Region BOCES has an opening for a School Librarian (Electronic and Media Resources) (12 month position). Application deadline is July 3, 2009.


New York Medical College, Health Sciences Library [6/21/09]

The New York Medical College, Health Sciences Library recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Serials Systems Librarian.


Groton Public Library [6/18/09]

Groton Public Library is seeking a Library Director.

Groton Public Library is a small library located in the Finger Lakes region, serving a population of approximately 6,000.

Responsibilities include: oversight of daily operations, personnel supervision and recruitment, fiscal management, collections development.

Requirements include: strong oral & written communication skills, ability to effectively establish working relationships with the staff, Board of Trustees, and the Groton community.

Minimum BA; MLS desirable.

Salary $30,000 - $34,000 depending on experience.

Minimum 32 hours per week.

This will be a provisional appointment pending applicant's successful Civil Service exam score.

Resume & Civil Service application due by July 1 to: Tompkins County Personnel, 125 E. Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850. Applications are available online or at the Library during normal business hours.

No phone calls please.

Application review begins immediately, continuing until position is filled.


Jewish Theological Seminary [6/13/09]

The Jewish Theological Seminary recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Systems and Digitization Librarian.


Rutgers University Libraries [6/13/09]

The Rutgers University Libraries recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a APP 186 - Data Services Librarian (Grant Funded).


Guilderland Central Schools [6/10/09]

Guilderland Central Schools - suburban school district outside of Albany, NY - announces a full time library media specialist position. This position is now posted on OLAS.

ANTICIPATED OPENING: Guilderland High School seeks a full-time NYS certified library media specialist interested in working as part of a four-person team in order to: - collaborate with faculty to integrate library/media/technology skills into the curriculum - purchase, organize, and manage library materials - insure accessibility and create an atmosphere conducive to effective use of the library.

Contact Kathryn Perry, District CTE Administrator, for more information.


Dunham Public Library [6/10/09]

Dunham Public Library, Whitesboro, New York, will have a part time Library Assistant position open starting 1 September. It will be around 15-17 hours a week, working mostly in Youth Services. There will be the occasional stint on the circulation desk.

Here is the position description:

Position Title: Library Assistant - Youth Services

Responsible to: Library Director

Responsible for: May supervise clerical personnel

Employment basis: Part time

Hours of work: Varies during library opening hours. Must be available evenings and weekends.

Minimum qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered four year college or university.

Possibility of future full-time position as budget allows. Must qualify under Oneida County Civil Service rules for Library Assistant.

Position Statement: This position is accountable for the provision of customer service to the Library’s patrons with particular emphasis on children’s and youth services. It requires a substantial amount of face to face contact with the public. The person in this position assists the Children’s Librarian in preparing for and conducting Children’s story time sessions, school holiday activities and other programs such as the Summer Reading program and school visits.

Other duties include issuing, returning, shelving and shelf checking library materials, assisting with displays in the Youth Services area. Preparation of library promotional materials and accompanying craft activities.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics: Capacity for and interest in enhancing the reading and learning experience of children and young people; Good interpersonal and communication skills with people of all ages; Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and continuous improvement strategies; Ability to work as part of a team, meet deadlines and work under pressure; Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently; Good knowledge of layout, writing and public relations skills; Working knowledge of basic computer systems procedures (ie: start-up, desktop publishing, PC setup, Microsoft Office programs); Ability to recognize the titles of, and retrieve basic reference sources as requested by patrons; Ability to do library research at a user level.

Starting Salary: Commensurate with experience

An application can be downloaded here.

It should be completed and mailed to my attention at the address below. Deadline for applications is 12.00pm, 17 July.

Judith A. Jerome, Director
Dunham Public Library
Whitesboro, NY 13492
Phone: 315.736.9734
Fax: 315.736.3265
Mobile: 315.527.1277


Mount Saint Mary College [6/1/09]

Mount Saint Mary College recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for an Instructor and Reference Services Librarian.


Pratt Institute Library [6/1/09]

The Pratt Institute Library recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Systems/Electronic Resources Librarian.


Berkeley College, Woodbridge, NJ, campus [6/1/09]

Berkeley College invites applications to fill a full time Reference/Instruction librarian position at the Woodbridge, NJ campus. We are seeking a service oriented professional with an interest in, and commitment to information literacy and student success.   Based on demonstrated ability we will acclimate a recent grad or welcome the contributions of an experienced colleague.

Responsibilities include: assisting students, faculty and the College community in navigating and evaluating information in a variety of formats; shares responsibility for building and maintaining print and media collections; developing instructional materials for the on-site and on-line communities; participation in College committees and activities; and under the direction of the Coordinator of Information Literacy Instruction, develop and deliver curriculum integrated instruction in assigned liaison areas.

Qualifications: requires a Master's Degree in library science or information studies; demonstrated knowledge of electronic resources and computer applications; interest in applying current and emerging technologies to library instruction,  library promotion and library services;  work schedule flexibility; the desire to teach information literacy instruction within the classroom and context of the curriculum.

This position reports to the Woodbridge Campus Library Director.  Requires some travel between NJ campus libraries; day, evening and occasional Saturday hours.  Berkeley College fosters and fiscally supports professional development through participation in professional membership organizations, conferences, workshops and continuing education activities. Librarians have faculty status and work a 12 month academic calendar year that includes five weeks paid vacation plus holidays.  Benefits include: 401K plan, contribution health, dental, vision and prescription coverage, discounts, life insurance, a voluntary healthy living program and more.  

Salary: commensurate with experience.  

To find out more about Berkeley College

If this position is of interest to you please submit a cover letter telling us why along with your resume.  Finalists will be asked to demonstrate presentation style to a committee of college librarians.

Marlene Doty
Director of Library Services
Berkeley College
E-mail:  md@berkeleycollege.edu
Mail: Berkeley College, Att: Marlene Doty, 44 Rifle Camp Road, Woodland Park,NJ  07424
Fax: 973-278-2242


Saint Francis College Library [5/26/09]

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position: Part-Time Weekend Reference Librarian for the Saint Francis College Library. Hours include alternate Saturday and Sundays, for an approximate total of 24 hours per month.

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program is required. One or more years Reference Desk experience preferred. Previous academic library experience a plus. Must be able to provide instruction in Library's print and Web-based resources and to produce instructional materials as requested and supervise circulation desk staff.

Professional Rank and Salary: $20 an hour, depending upon education and experience.

Please send: (1) letter of application, (2) resume, and (3) the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of two employment supervisors to: Dr. James P. Smith, Director of Library Services, St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights, New York 11201, or fax to Dr. Smith at: 718-489-3401, or email to Dr. Smith.

St. Francis College is an equal opportunity employer.


Hendrick Hudson Free Library [5/15/09]

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN

POSITION AVAILABLE

PART-TIME

MLS or MLS Candidate

Hours: Saturdays 9am-5pm; Sundays 1pm-5pm (Sept-June)

Needed 2 full weekends per month

Salary commensurate with experience

Contact: Jill Davis, Hendrick Hudson Free Library; 914 739 5654 x312


Dutchess County BOCES [5/13/09]

Dutchess County BOCES has an anticipated opening for a School Library Media Specialist. The ideal candidate will:

  • Provide library automation support and training for 7 Districts (30 library media centers)
  • Provide library services for the BOCES Programs

This is an 11 month position. NYS certification is preferred.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to:

Rebecca Gerald
Coordinator
Dutchess BOCES School Library System
900 Dutchess Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12524
Fax: (845) 486-4833


Museum of the City of New York [5/12/09]

The Museum of the City of New York recently posted METRO Job Magnet announcements for a Scanning Technician (Temporary Full-Time) and an IT Coordinator (Full-Time Temporary).


Levy Library, Mount Sinai School of Medicine [5/9/09]

The Levy Library, Mount Sinai School of Medicine recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Records Manager.


CUNY Central Office [5/9/09]

The CUNY Central Office recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Confidential Executive Associate.


Canastota Central School District [5/6/09]

Library Media Specialist, Canastota Central School District, 2009-2010 full-time position available.

Please send resume to: Canastota Central Schools, 120 Roberts Street, Canastota, NY 13032 ATTN: June Clarke, Assistant Superintendent.

Canastota is about 25 miles east of Syracuse; right off the New York State Thruway.


Poughkeepsie Public Library District [5/4/09]

HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES

The Poughkeepsie Public Library District has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional librarian / administrator. We seek a creative, energetic, flexible and experienced leader to head our Youth Services Department as we return to our renovated downtown building, serving users from birth through 8th Grade and their caregivers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills; is customer-focused; has expert knowledge of literature for young people, programming, service trends and practical applications for emerging technologies; and demonstrated leadership ability.

Qualifications include a Master's degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, possession of a NY State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate, and a minimum of four years of fulltime post-MLS professional librarian experience, preferably working with preschool and/or school age children in a public library, and at least two years of supervisory experience.

Job Description: Supervise three full-time and two part-time librarians and three full-time Library Assistants. Apply best practices and new technologies for innovative service development. Motivates and trains staff to deliver excellent customer service. Develops strong partnerships with schools and community groups. Enjoys active participation in the library's management team and regular collaboration with other departments. Oversees materials selection and expenditures, desk scheduling, and extensive programming. Includes evening and weekend rotation.

This is a Competitive Civil Service appointment. The Librarian III hiring range starts at $50,861 plus benefits as per CSEA contract depending on qualifications and experience. Three current references are required.

For further information and to submit an application, contact Lauren Muffs, Assistant Director, Poughkeepsie Public Library District, 93 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.


Tompkins County Public Library [5/1/09]

POSITION: Library Director, Tompkins County Public Library, Ithaca, NY.

LOCATION: Ithaca, NY, the county seat of Tompkins County, is situated picturesquely in the heart of the Finger Lakes region at the southern end of Cayuga Lake, the region’s largest lake. Tompkins County is a mix of city and country, rural, urban and suburban. The presence of Cornell University, Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College results in a highly educated, informed and mobile user segment of the population. The diverse population represents many groups and viewpoints. http://www.tcad.org/ithaca/ithaca.php

DESCRIPTION: Tompkins County Public Library (TCPL) serves the greater Ithaca area and coordinates services with five independently chartered Tompkins County libraries in Dryden, Groton, Lansing, Newfield and Trumansburg. TCPL is also the Central Library for the Finger Lakes Library System serving 33 member libraries in the counties of Cayuga, Cortland, Tioga, Tompkins and Seneca.

The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, communication and budgeting skills to guide a medium-sized library with a $3.4M budget, a staff of approximately 50 employees, an annual circulation of 835,000 items serving a county population of over 100,000, and a system population of over 310,000. The candidate must be able to provide vision and inspiration for the library community and demonstrate the capacity to provide successful collaborations with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, local agencies, area businesses and community interests in the face of changing economic, social, and technological challenges into the next decade. http://www.tcpl.org

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an ALA Accredited school or program with a graduate degree in library or information studies AND possession of, or eligibility for, a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate AND eight years of satisfactory professional library experience in a library of recognized standing, two years of which must have been in an administrative capacity.

COMPENSATION: The salary shall be commensurate with experience in the range of $85,389 to $92,770 and includes an attractive benefits package.

TO APPLY: The Tompkins County Public Library Director is a competitive class civil service position. Applicants must meet the civil service requirements. Please submit the Tompkins County application for employment, a cover letter and curriculum vitae illuminating qualifying knowledge, experience, and abilities to Stephen Estes, Deputy Commissioner, Tompkins County Personnel Department, 125 E. Court St., Ithaca, NY 14850, 607-274-5562.

DEADLINE: Applications accepted until 06/30/2009. Position to be filled by October 2009.


NYU Division of the Libraries [4/30/09]

The NYU Division of the Libraries recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for an Access Services Librarian.

Fales Library & Special Collections at New York University [4/30/09]

The Fales Library & Special Collections at New York University recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Librarian for Printed Books.

School of Visual Arts [4/30/09]

The School of Visual Arts recently posted a METRO Job Magnet announcement for a Cataloging Librarian (Temporary).

Berkeley College [4/21/09]

P/T positions - 10 to 20 hours available weekly Wednesday - Saturday.

Location: 3 East 43rd Street, NYC

Requires: MLS or MLIS

Busy College library seeks evening/Saturday librarian to provide reference support that guides students in the information literacy process. Experience using electronic resources, knowledge of information literacy standards, motivation to help students and congenial interpersonal skills are all required.

Send inquiries & resume to the Midtown Campus Library Director: cce@berkeleycollege.edu


Oswego Public Library [4/14/09]

LIBRARIAN I- FULL TIME

The Trustees of the Oswego Public Library, Oswego, NY are looking for an energetic and self-motivated individual who is familiar with evolving technologies and excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage customers in an effort to offer assistance and promote library services.

The OPL is a newly renovated & expanded library located on the shores of Lake Ontario and serves a community of 32,387. The library has a collection of over 51,000 items with a circulation of over 110,600 items. Its staff of 8.5 FTE has an annual budget of approx $1,000,000. OPL is a member of the North Country Library System.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science and eligibility for a New York State Professional Librarian Certificate. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and references to: Oswego Public Library 120 East Second Street, Oswego NY 13126-- Attention: The Personnel Committee. If you have any questions e-mail Carol Ferlito, Director. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position will be filled according to Civil Service regulations and the anticipated start date is September 1st 2009. We anticipate making a provisional appointment with a Civil Service test evaluating training and experience to follow.


Hudson Area Library [4/14/09]

Immediate Opening for LIBRARY DIRECTOR, HUDSON AREA LIBRARY, Hudson, NY 12534

Hudson, a community of 7,000+ is the county seat for Columbia County and is known for the diversity of its population, its historic architecture and its growth as an arts and cultural center. The library is housed within a historically relevant building and is undergoing transition along with the community.

The Board of Trustees is seeking an individual with public library experience in facility management, collection development, technology, and budgeting. The candidate will report to the President of the Board of Trustees and will be assisted by a Library Manager who supervises a small part-time staff as well as a loyal group of volunteers. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership skills, the ability to forge strong community partnerships, an entrepreneurial spirit, a sense of humor, and a genuine interest in people.

QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have a MLS from an ALA accredited college or university as well as at least two (2) years of professional library experience.

SALARY: Low to mid-40s and benefits.

Candidates should e-mail a detailed resume that includes three (3) professional references and contact information to Beverly Wolf .


University at Albany Libraries [2/4/09]

The University at Albany Libraries is seeking a Bibliographer and Outreach Librarian for Romance Languages and Literatures and Latin American, Caribbean, and U.S. Latino Studies.


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