Librarian, Newburgh Enlarged City School District, (Newburgh, NY)
Posted October 5, 2022
Description
The work involves responsibility for basic level librarian duties. Employees in this class are expected to perform specific applications of professional duties under the general supervision of other professional Librarians. Supervision may be exercised over Library Assistants, Pages and Volunteers. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Provides reference and reader’s advisory services and instruction to library users; Performs original cataloging and classification and record editing; Performs collection development by recommending titles for purchase and/or deletion; Plans and implements library programs for adults or children; Complies bibliographies and functions as subject specialist; Performs on-line database searches and search training; Serves as a liaison for library services to community groups or other libraries; Designs and produces public relations and library instruction materials; Prepares statistical and/or narrative reports, memoranda and correspondence; Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional and volunteer personnel in assigned tasks; Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and reading professional materials.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science; Good knowledge of on-line database systems; Good knowledge of bibliographic tools and sources; Good knowledge of library materials and collection issues for specific subject area if functioning as a subject specialist; Good knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures, policies, aims and services; Skill and accuracy in the performance of technical library tasks; Ability to perform as a team member in the planning and
implementation of automation or other library programs; Ability to think critically to understand the needs of library patrons and groups and to prescribe information or materials accordingly; Ability to carry out library policies and procedures; Ability to read and comprehend library literature and research; Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to groups and to individuals; Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others; Tact and courtesy in dealing with staff and public.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the NYS Education Department as following accepted education practices.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT:
Possession of NYS Public Librarian’s professional certificate.
How to Apply
To apply, go to newburghschools.org, click on Departments tab and choose Human Resources and Employment Department. Find job posting under Support Staff Positions and click on Posting. You must respond via the OLAS Website – olasjobs.org – by creating an account first – then apply.