P/T - Librarian I, Smithtown Library (NY)

The Commack Branch of the Smithtown Special Library District in Commack, NY on Long Island is seeking a part-time Librarian I or Librarian Trainee for its Adult Reference department.


NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITION
 
Date Posted: March 25, 2014
 
Location: Commack Branch of the Smithtown Special Library District
1 Indian Head Road, Commack, NY 11725
 
Position: LIBRARIAN I or LIBRARIAN TRAINEE – Adult Reference Dept.
(17.5 hours per week – includes 2-3 Saturdays per month, minimum 2 evenings per week and possible daytime hours)
 
Approximate Start Date: April, 2014
 
Description of Duties: Under general supervision the employee will perform professional-level librarian duties in the Adult Reference Department of the Commack Branch. Work is reviewed by the department head through direct observation, reports and conferences. Does related work as required.
 
Responsibilities: Collection development; provides advisory and guidance services to library patrons; provides library informational, reference and referral services. Work is reviewed by Reference Department head or Branch head through direct observation, reports and conferences. Does related work as required.
 
Qualifications Required: ALA accredited MLS or current enrollment in an accredited or New York State registered library program, completion of which will qualify the applicant for a Master’s Degree in Library Science (should have possession of a valid New York State Public Librarian Certificate within 26 weeks).
 
Salary: Salary is determined in accordance with the pertinent provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement: Librarian I current entry-level salary - $28.70 per hour; Librarian Trainee entry-level salary is commensurate with amount of credits earned towards MLS – beginning at $24.68 per hour.
 
Contact: APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ONLY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK THE REQUIRED DAYS/HOURS.
If interested in scheduling an interview for this position, please submit a letter of application with resume no later than April 1st to either of the following: (MAIL): Robert Lusak, Library Director, Smithtown Library, Nesconset Branch, 148 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset, NY 11767; (EMAIL): smithjob@smithlib.org (NOTE: please include job title “PT LIB I (Adult Ref)—COMMACK” in the subject line)
 
For questions or further information please contact Richard Riis, Commack Branch Adult Reference Supervisor, at (631) 360-2480, ext. 397; email: rriis@smithlib.org
 
THE DECISION OF THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WILL BE FINAL.