F/T - Librarian, Great Neck Library (NY)

OPEN POSITION

Full Time Librarian

Reference Department-Station Branch

 

The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Librarian in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community. The successful candidate(s) will assist patrons in finding books, other materials, and information both on-line and in print,

reader’s advisory, digital services, collection development and adult programming.

 

Excellent interpersonal, communication and professional skills and cultural

competencies are a must.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

 Provide reference and readers advisory services

 Database searching, computer assistance, resource selection and collection development, book discussions and book displays.

 Develops and presents library programs for adults

 Position may involve prolong periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.

 Other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications & Experience Required:

 Basic understanding of MARC records

 Knowledge of Sierra, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred

 Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of library work

 Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively

 Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with the

community

 Prior reference experience preferred

 Fluency in Hebrew, Farsi, Mandarin or Spanish is a plus

 Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science from ALA

accredited college or university

 New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of

employment

 

Schedule:

Full time – 35 hours/week, includes days, nights and Saturdays. Sundays as needed

 

Starting Salary Range:

The minimum starting salary is $55,000.00+ commensurate with experience and qualifications plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System. 

 

This is a Union Position and is non-civil service.

 

 

Reply with resume, cover letter, and references by July 21, 2023:

Great Neck Library

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY 11023

employment@greatnecklibrary.org

 

No Phone Calls Please. The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

For more information on employment at GNL, visit greatnecklibrary.org/employment

 

• 159 Bayview Ave.

  Great Neck, NY 11023

  employment@greatnecklibrary.org

  No Phone Calls Please. The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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