LIBRARIAN 1
ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT POSITION
The Albany Public Library is an urban library serving a population of 95,000 in the Capital Region of New York State. The library has an operating budget of $4.5 million and a staff of approximately 50 FTE and 20 PTE. A recognized leader in demonstrating innovative customer service strategies to the library profession, Albany Public Library is looking for people who want to make a difference where a difference needs to be made.
General Statement of Duties: Works together with other employees to provide quality services to customers of the Albany Public Library. May be assigned other professional duties in addition to direct public service.
Classification: Librarian 1
Job Description: This is a professional position that involves working with all user populations to satisfy their information needs. Depending on the departmental assignment, employees in this classification routinely participate in the following activities: customer service at library service desks, providing reference assistance and readers’ advisory to customers, collection development responsibilities, the development and presentation of library programming, stack maintenance, and other professional tasks as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities: A familiarity with current library trends and technologies; strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to perform as a team member, flexibility and a good sense of humor. Tact and courtesy when dealing with the public and coworkers is essential.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess an MLS, MSIS, or equivalent from an ALA accredited institution.
Work Schedule: Full time positions work a total of 37.5 hours per week consisting of a combination of days, evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the library. Part time positions in this classification work may work up to 18.5 hours per week consisting of a combination of days, and or evenings and weekends to accommodate the needs of the library.
Salary: Full-time - $42,407.60 along with a generous benefit package.
Part-time - $21.75 per hour.
Application information: This is a civil service position. Applications for this position will be accepted continuously and vacancies will be filled from the current civil service list for this classification.
Apply to take exam: Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission
City Hall Room 301
Albany, NY 12207
For other information regarding employment at Albany Public Library contact the library’s Human Resources Office at 427-4336.
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its organization.