POSITION OPEN DUE TO RECENT PROMOTION
Part Time Librarian/Trainee**
Reference Department-Various Locations
The Great Neck Library is a multi-branch system seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Librarian/Trainee in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community. The successful candidate 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 are a must. **contingent permanent position, meaning that this position is left temporarily vacant by reason of a promotion. Full permanency of this position cannot be
guaranteed. Should the permanent employee fail to complete the probationary period, such employee has the right to return to their previous position and displace the contingent employee.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
Database searching, computer assistance, resource selection and collection
development,
book discussions and book displays.
Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience Required:
Knowledge of First Search, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
MLS or MLIS degree or completion of 6 credits towards an MLS or MLIS
degree from an ALA accredited institution
For Librarian-NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of
employment
Schedule: Part Time - Nights and Saturdays. Sundays as needed.
Starting Salary Range: Per Hour: $27.00-$40.00 Librarian/ $22.00-$26.00 Trainee
This is a Union position and is non-civil service.
We are a participating employer in the New York State & Local Retirement System.
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but
not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, longevity,
specialty and training.
Reply with resume, cover letter, completed GNL employment application
(found here - https://greatnecklibrary.org/employment/)
and references by February 2, 2024
Great Neck Library
159 Bayview Ave.
Great Neck, NY 11023
No Phone Calls Please. The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
