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Saugerties Public Library

Job Posting

Library Assistant

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves performing paraprofessional library duties assisting a professional librarian including customer service at circulations desks. A librarian performs the most technical and administrative tasks and may delegate to the incumbent the responsibility of overseeing an entire function of the library such as reference, circulation, cataloguing, classification, etc. Additionally, incumbents interact on a regular basis with other public libraries and institutions in locating material and obtaining information. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director and Assistant Director with leeway allowed to make independent decisions on routine issues. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates. Does related work as required.

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Typical Work Activities:

Works shifts on the circulation desks and assists patrons with one on one computer questions;

Supervises library circulation and circulation staff;

Oversees workflow and communicates with other libraries about item repair and lost items;

Quality control: Reviews staff shelf reading and library card creation;

Trains new staff on circulation procedures;

Communicates new circulation policies and procedures to circulation staff;

Processes new materials;

Updates public computers

Troubleshoots basic computer-related problems; ex. SAM and Deep Freeze;

Responsible for maintaining inventory of technology hardware;

Makes recommendations to the Director regarding IT issues;

Recommends new types of services and programs;

Participates in trainings, workshops and educational courses.

May perform other tasks as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and 4 years library support staff experience (or an advanced degree). This is a Civil Service Competitive position, and will be filled on a provisional basis pending the results of a Civil Service examination.

 

Preferred Qualifications: Educational Preference: A two- year degree or Bachelor’s degree, especially in Information Science.

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Hours: 30 hours a week. Saturday hours required (10- 2:00 pm).

Hourly pay: $23-25.70 depending on experience

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Vacation: 10 days (after 6 month probation)

Sick days: 12 days

Personal days: 4

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Resume review begins immediately.

Interested candidates please email your resume, cover letter and three professional references to Jennifer Russell: director@saugertiespubliclibrary.org

 

Saugerties Public Library

91 Washington Ave.

Saugerties, NY 12477

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