The Clinton Community Library has an immediate opening for a part-time library clerk. The current shifts available are Friday evening from 3:30 to 8:00 pm and Saturday morning 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The pay range $10.50 to $11.50 per hour, depending on experience. Must have a high school degree, be friendly, service oriented and able to work with the public. Previous library experience preferred, but not necessary. Please send letter of interest and a resume to [email protected], and mention the word "clerk" in the subject line.
Pawling Library: Children's Program Specialist
The Pawling Library is seeking a Part Time Children's Program Specialist. The specialist will create and run library programs and services that target literacy and STEAM skills, in cooperation with the Children's Program Coordinator. These programs will engender learning and literacy skills in children and will demonstrate to their parents and caretakers how to create a productive learning environment. The specialist's primary area of focus will be school-aged children and their families.
We are looking for a caring individual who will bring excitement and compassion to the Pawling Free Library's programming. The candidate should have the ability to design meaningful educational programs for the children of Pawling. This job requires attention to detail, ability to work independently and with others, and multi-tasking. Most importantly, the candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to connect to children and parents.
Responsibilities include:
· Planning and coordinating children's programs.
· Planning, coordinating and creating promotional material for children's programs.
· Operating within a program budget.
· Providing statistical information for the director's monthly report.
· All circulation duties: included but not limited to checking items in and out, pulling holds, processing materials, registering patrons, collecting fines, shelving and shelf maintenance.
· Providing reference and readers advisory when needed.
· Performing other duties as assigned by the library director.
Minimum Requirements:
· Commitment to creative and effective targeted children's programming.
· Knowledge of language acquisition and reading processes.
· Interest in current books and materials of interest to children.
· Ability to work cooperatively with others.
· Ability to communicate effectively with children, caregivers, and colleagues.
Public library or teaching experience preferred, but not required.
Childhood education experience a plus.
Experience working in a diverse environment strongly preferred.
Position: Part-time: 15-17 hours per week. Sundays required except in July and August.
Pay: $15.75/hr
Benefits: Paid time off available after six months.
Instructions to Applicants
Interested individuals should apply online. Visit
pawlingfreelibrary.org/jobs to apply. Only candidates who apply through the library's website will be considered.
This installment features an interview with
John Remington (
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a trustee of the Saugerties Public Library, and is focused on their library's Little Free Libraries Initiative.The Saugerties Public Library and the Friends of the Library have installed 12 "Little Free Libraries" across the Town and Village of Saugerties. "Little Free Libraries" (LFL) are book exchanges (take a book, leave a book - but not a book you have checked out of the library) for promoting literacy and the love of reading as well as strengthening a sense of community.
Don't delay! The early bird registration deadline for the 2017 New York Library Association Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY is August 31st! 
Book Clubs for Action!
