Full-Time Adult Reference Librarian
Westhampton Free Library
Westhampton Beach, NY
Salary: $49,536.11 (subject to increase in July, pending ratification of Union contract)
Status: Full-Time (Union Eligible)
Application Deadline: 5/13/22
An employee in this class performs professional level Librarian duties in one or more
areas of a public library. Work is reviewed by the Head of Reference and Adult Services
through conferences, reports, and observation. The Librarian is responsible for a variety
of clerical, data entry, and communication functions in accomplishing library services.
Will require evening shifts and weekend shifts as needed.
Librarian reports to the Head of Reference and Adult Services.
Duties
● Provide readers’ advisory and guidance services to library patrons.
● Provide library informational, reference, and referral services.
● Assist patrons in locating materials.
● Assist patrons in proper use of OPAC, research databases, and other online tools.
● Perform routine cataloging and classification of library materials.
● Maintain collection.
● Compile bibliographies; select or assist in the selection of books and other library
materials.
● Conduct book talks and multimedia programs within the library and liaison activities
with community groups.
● Prepare library exhibits, displays, and publicity materials for library programs.
● Attend conferences, workshops, and in-service training sessions to keep informed of
professional developments.
● Answer phones, direct calls, and take messages when necessary.
● Locate and retrieve materials from shelves and storage.
● Keep personal desk neat and organized. Help keep public service desk and other
departmental areas neat and organized.
● Create flyers, bookmarks, bibliographies, and other promotional material.
● Attend staff and departmental meetings.
● Communicate problems to supervisor, Librarian in Charge, or Director.
● Inform administrative assistant when supplies are low and restock as needed.
● May work on special or ongoing projects.
● Other duties as assigned.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
● Library computer experience, including Sierra.
● Ability and desire to provide excellent customer service to patrons and to
communicate effectively with them.
● Ability to assist patrons with technological questions relating to computers,
phones and apps, and library digital services.
● Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers.
● Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
● Ability to work with details and to compare information with a high degree of
accuracy.
● Ability to understand and explain policies and procedures relating to
membership.
● Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to stand or sit for extended
periods of time at a computer or a desk.
● Ability to work with deadlines and interruptions.
● Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with others.
● Ability to use independent judgment and decision making.
● Good clerical skills including basic computer knowledge.
● Good knowledge of the principles and practices of clerical routines as they
pertain to libraries.
● Good organizational skills.
● Good verbal, reading, arithmetic, and writing skills.
● Reliability and the ability to work a flexible schedule if needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of or in progress of obtaining a Master’s Degree in
Library and Information Sciences (MLS), or a Master’s of Science in Information
Sciences (MSIS) from a library school that is accredited by the American Library
Association or registered by the New York State Education Department.
Please send résumé and cover letter by 5/13/22 to Mara Zonderman, Head of Reference and Adult
Services, at maraz@westhamptonlibrary.org.
