Full-time, 35 Hours per week
Salary: $52,000
Typical Schedule: Monday, 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (1 per month w/Friday off)
Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00p.m. (1 per month,1 ½ pay)
Suffern Free Library Service Hours
Monday – Thursday, 9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Library Address:
210 Lafayette Avenue Suffern, N.Y. 10901
Application must include
· Application form
· 3 work references with current contact information
Mail or Deliver Application to:
Darlene Alessi, Director
Suffern Free Library
210 Lafayette Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
dalessi@suffernfreelibrary.org
Position is open until filled
Position Title: Young Adult/Adult Reference Librarian
Classification: FLSA non-exempt, 35 hrs. /week
Reports to: Head of Adult Information Services
OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; providing reference, readers’ advisory, computer, database and referral services to library patrons directly, and by telephone; and assisting patrons in material selection.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS
· Provides reference, readers’ advisory, technical assistance and referral services to both teen and adult patrons, in person and by telephone.
· Maintains familiarity with all library resources and their appropriate uses.
· Examines professional publications and other sources for selection of books, and related materials for Young Adult collection.
· Maintains familiarity with the Young Adult and Adult collections and maintains inventory of the Young Adult collection.
· Promotes, plans, coordinates, and facilitates services, projects, and programs for teens; prepare and train other staff to assist.
· Explains basic library functions, services and resources to the public.
· Serves on planning committees, attends library meetings and outreach activities as requested.
· Collects data for statistical analysis and reports.
· Keeps informed of current events and of developments in the library field.
· Maintains current knowledge of library technology.
· Takes advantage of state and regional opportunities for continuing education to keep knowledge of library practices and procedures current.
· Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· MLS from an ALA accredited library school
· NY Public Librarian Certification
· Access to a reliable means of transportation
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in the English language
· Proficiency with computers, tablets, Smartphones, and other digital devices
· Agree to submit to a background check and have results that meet the expectations of the employer
PHYSICAL SKILLS
· Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time
· Ability to lift and carry library materials up to fifty (50) pounds; push loaded book trucks up to one hundred (100) pounds
· Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (copier, fax, scanner, m/film, etc.)