POSITION AVAILABLE

ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
TEMPORARY -- FULL TIME - LIBRARIAN I - REFERENCE DEPARTMENT
10-11-07

General Statement of Duties

Under the supervision of the Head of Reference Services this position provides library services to the public at the main branch of Albany Public Library.
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*Classification: *Librarian I (Full time temporary appointment)
*Job Description: *This is a hands-on, customer service position that involves working with library customers to satisfy their information needs. The position provides full reference service and instruction/assistance in computer use to all user populations. Other duties for professional staff include collection development responsibilities, the development and presentation of library programming, and other tasks as assigned.
*Required Skills and Abilities: *A familiarity with current library trends and technologies; strong oral and written communication skills.
Tact and courtesy when dealing with the public and coworkers is essential.
*Minimum Qualifications: *Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications:
Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master's Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent.
*Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development.
*Work Schedule: *Combination of day, evening and weekend hours totaling 37.50 hrs. per week.
*Supervisor: *Head of Reference Services.
*Salary: * $20.40 hour
*Deadline: *Until filled* *

*Apply to: *
Marjorie Reinhart, Human Resources & Finance Manager
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
reinharm@uhls.lib.ny.us
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its organization.