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Adult Programming and Outreach Librarian, Mahopac Public Library
Mahopac Public Library is seeking an outgoing and creative individual to fill a full time [35 hours/week] Adult Programming and Outreach Librarian position. This position works to meet the programming needs of adults in our community and will work as a liaison between the library and local businesses, service organizations, and residents. The position requires evening and weekend hours as part of the regular schedule.
The successful candidate will be a community-oriented professional who is enthusiastic about promoting the library to a broader audience; is actively engaged with new technologies; possesses an aptitude to skillfully manage grants and projects; is confident in leading others; enjoys direct public service to adults of all ages; and has a firm grasp of current and emerging library trends.
The Adult Programming and Outreach Librarian will be responsible for providing library services and programming for adult community members, inside and outside of the library as well as virtually. This position works collaboratively with staff and community members to develop programs that meet a wide variety of interests and needs. The successful candidate will be experienced and enthusiastic about event planning, marketing and publicity, graphic design, and social media, particularly in a public library.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Enthusiastic about adult library programs and services.
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing with a demonstrated ability to speak in public to both small and large groups.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library personnel, patrons, and local community organizations.
- Detail-oriented with a demonstrated organizational ability, including the capacity to successfully manage multiple projects with tight timelines, schedules, and deadlines with little supervision.
- Ability to set priorities and manage work independently.
- Ability to work well in groups and individually with little supervision.
- A thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Canva, Constant Contact and Zoom.
- Maintain current knowledge of popular and new materials, services, technology, and library trends relevant to adults.
- Ability to translate adult’s needs and interests into effective library services and programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard library procedures and experience in programming, particularly in a public library setting.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
- Master's degree in library science from a college or university program either American Library Association accredited, or otherwise meeting requirements of NYCRR Title 8, §90.7 in qualifying graduates for New York State librarian certification; or
- An equivalent education and degree combination as indicated in above.
PLEASE NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution accredited or recognized by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree granting institution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of application for appointment.
- Possession of a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of appointment.
Salary: $25.00/hr. - $27.00/hr.
Benefits:
- Twelve [12] sick/personal days
- Twelve [12] vacation days
- Nine [9] paid holidays
- Enrollment in the NY State Retirement System
- Paid Family Leave
- Option to enroll in health insurance – the library pays 60% of the monthly premium
- Option to enroll in New York State Deferred Compensation
- Option to enroll in AFLAC
NOTE: This is a civil service position. Permanent appointment contingent upon the candidate’s completion of the Librarian I test and their score.
Please send a resume and letter of interest to Michele Capozzella at director@mahopaclibrary.org by Friday, May 5, 2023.
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Circulation Desk Manager, Mahopac Library
The Mahopac Library is seeking a Circulation Desk Manager to coordinate Circulation desk services for library patrons. They are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the circulation staff and desk. Duties include training, scheduling, programming, informational material preparation, and collection maintenance. This position will provide reader advisory information to the general public as well as manage patron material requests. The Circulation Desk Manager will serve as a member of library Management Team and regularly participate in community outreach.
The Circulation Manager has internal contacts with the entire administrative staff and external contact with patrons and the general public. This position has access to patron information and library resources and is expected to handle such information with integrity, professionalism, and mature judgment. This position has regular contact with members of the community and is expected to represent the library in a professional manner, both inside the library and externally at community events. The Circulation Manager reports to the Assistant Library Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong leadership abilities, including supervising, hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling and delegating assignments to staff.
- Effectively communicating, verbally and in writing, with staff, colleagues, community partners and the public.
- Understanding written policies and interpreting them for staff and the public.
- Planning and managing work flow; making adjustments and improvising to properly resolve conflicts.
- Resolving difficult situations and having the ability to make sound decisions related to patron complaints and billing issues; follows through on various issues to ensure timely resolutions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either
- Master's degree in library science from a college or university program either American Library Association accredited, or otherwise meeting requirements of NYCRR Title 8, §90.7 in qualifying graduates for New York State librarian certification; or
- An equivalent education and degree combination as indicated in above.
PLEASE NOTE: Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution accredited or recognized by the Board of Regents of the New York State Department of Education as a post-secondary, degree granting institution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Eligibility for a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of application for appointment.
- Possession of a New York State public librarian's professional certificate at time of appointment.
Salary: $25.00/hr. - $27.00/hr.
Benefits:
- Twelve [12] sick/personal days
- Twelve [12] vacation days
- Nine [9] paid holidays
- Enrollment in the NY State Retirement System
- Paid Family Leave
- Option to enroll in health insurance – the library pays 60% of the monthly premium
- Option to enroll in New York State Deferred Compensation
- Option to enroll in AFLAC
NOTE: This is a civil service position. Permanent appointment contingent upon the candidate’s completion of the Librarian I test and their score.
Please send a resume and letter of interest to Michele Capozzella at director@mahopaclibrary.org by Friday, May 5, 2023.
MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
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