The Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, NY seeks part-time Substitute Reference Staff  (Librarian or Library Assistant), to help cover reference shifts in the Youth Services Department on our Children’s or Teen reference desks (directly helping patrons locate books, use devices and answer any questions) and helping librarians with programs. We are willing to train the right person, even if they do not have public library experience.

Hours will vary from week to week with a range of 3-17 hours/week. Daytime availability a must.

To apply please email your resume to Assistant Director Beth Zambito (bzambito@rcls.org) with the subject “Youth Services Substitute Reference Staff application”. 

Librarians must have a Masters in Librarianship and a NYS Public Librarian Certificate. Pay rate is $27/hour. See Rockland County civil service job description for Librarian I.

Library Assistants must have a Bachelor’s degree OR an Associate’s degree and three years of paid work experience performing library clerk or library clerk typist duties. Pay rate is $20/hour. See Rockland County civil service job description for Librarian Assistant.