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Library Director, Reed Memorial Library (Carmel)
The Reed Memorial Library is a special district public library in the Hamlet of Carmel in Putnam County serving a population of approximately 7,700. Nestled across from beautiful Lake Gleneida, the library is on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance. The Reed Library Board is looking for a library director to continue bringing to the community excellent service and engaging programs. A small dedicated staff is here to work with you.
Distinguishing Features: This is an administrative position involving full responsibility for all library functions including staffing, finances, building and grounds, collection development and public relations. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently and with others, the ability to multi-task and set priorities.
Typical Work Activities:
- Directs the maintenance, repair and improvement of library building and grounds.
- Drafts and recommends policy to the library board.
- Developments short-term and long-range goals and plans for collections, services, and programs in keeping with the library’s mission statement and long range plan.
- Prepares agenda and related documents for monthly library board meetings. Attends all library board meetings.
- Schedules and supervises the library staff, directly or through appropriate delegation.
- Directs the development and maintenance of the library’s adult collection of materials.
- Handles all aspects of the library’s public relations including the writing and publishing of the biweekly e-letters, correspondence, annual report to the community, announcements and advertising.
- Administers the maintenance of the library’s website.
- Prepares and presents library budget for approval.
- Directs and supervisors the expenditures of library funds and the collection of library revenues.
- Handles library banking, approves invoices for payment.
- Prepares statistical reports and state filings (NYS Annual Report, AUD, Tax Cap Compliance).
- Coordinates and oversees all aspects of the library’s annual vote.
- Applies for and administers grants.
- Keeps informed of developments in the library field, especially as pertains to the MidHudson Library System.
Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:
- Thorough knowledge of library administration practices.
- Thorough knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures, policies, aims and services. Thorough knowledge of library materials and collection development issues.
- Ability to develop, write and carry out library policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop, write and carry out service goals.
- Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Proficient in the use of computers.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret and respond to users’ needs quickly and accurately and develop responses accordingly.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with community organizations.
- Tact and courtesy in dealing with staff, library board, and public.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently.
- Highly self-motivated, creative and flexible.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited program and three years’ experience in all aspects of public library service and administration.
Special Requirement: Professional Librarians Certificate issued by the State of New York.
Schedule and Salary: 35 hours per week - $65,000 4 weeks’ vacation Health benefits
This is a provisional Civil Service appointment. For permanent appointment, the selected candidate will serve a probationary period of up to 12 months and must be reachable on an appropriate Civil Service List of Eligibles once the examination is given and the List established.
Interested candidates please email your cover letter and resume to jbuck@carmellibrary.org.
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Library Clerk II, Fishkill Correctional Facility
The Fishkill Correctional Facility is seeking a full-time per diem Library Clerk II to work in the Facility’s General Library for 37.5 hours per week.
This position entails supervising and overseeing specialized library clerical activities in support of the General Library and its Outreach areas which includes: supervising inmates, Interlibrary Loans, Circulation, Cataloging, Readers advisory services, and Special collections. The Library Clerk will be responsible to deliver books, periodicals and other materials to all Outreach areas within the Facility.
Minimum Qualifications:
a) Graduated from high school or be in possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND one year of library clerical experience; OR
b) 30 college semester credit hours, of which at least nine college semester credit hours are a combination of the following: library/information science, computer applications or information/word processing.
To apply, Please send your resume to the Personnel Office:
Fishkill Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 307
Beacon, NY 12508-0307
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Library Assistant, Saugerties Public Library
Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves performing paraprofessional library duties assisting a professional librarian. A librarian performs the most technical and administrative tasks and may delegate to the incumbent the responsibility of overseeing an entire function of the library such as reference, circulation, cataloguing, classification, etc. Additionally, incumbents interact on a regular basis with other public libraries and institutions in locating material and obtaining information. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director and Assistant Director with leeway allowed to make independent decisions on routine issues. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates. Does related work as required.
Typical Work Activities:
- Supervises library circulation and circulation staff;
- Oversees workflow and communicates with other libraries about item repair and lost items;
- Processes new materials;
- Quality control: Reviews staff shelf reading;
- Trains new staff on circulation procedures;
- Communicates new circulation policies and procedures to circulation staff;
- Works shifts on the circulation desk(s);
- Assists the Librarian I with overseeing the library’s IT: the Library's automation and communication systems including SAM and Deep Freeze;
- Troubleshoots computer-related problems;
- Responsible for maintaining inventory of technology hardware;
- Makes recommendations to the Director regarding automation issues;
- Recommends new types of services;
- Keeps informed of professional by participating in training and workshops, educational courses.
- May perform other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school and 4 years library support staff experience (or an advanced degree). This is a Civil Service Competitive position, and will be filled on a provisional basis pending the results of a Civil Service examination.
Preferred Qualifications: Educational Preference: A two- year degree or Bachelor’s degree, especially in Information Science.
Hours: 35 hours a week. Saturday hours required (10- 2:00 pm).
Salary range: $18.00-19.00 an hour depending on experience
The Saugerties Public Library offers New York State Retirement, health insurance, vacation, sick and personal days.
Interested candidates please email your resume, cover letter and three professional references to Search Committee at director@saugertiespubliclibrary.org. Resume review begins immediately.
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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