Description:
Katonah Village Library is located in the charming and historic hamlet of Katonah, about an
hour north of Manhattan on Metro North’s Harlem Line, with easy travel distance from
Stamford/Danbury CT. We are seeking an innovative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented librarian
who will share the library’s mission of providing meaningful experiences, fostering stronger
human connections, and who appreciates the importance of the library’s role in the lives of
young adults.

Qualifications and Requirements:
● An MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution.
● 2-5 years’ experience working in a public library with teens and/or adults.
● Excellent technology skills and the ability to learn and teach new technologies to the
public and staff members.
● Knowledge of online systems, subscription databases and library interfaces such as
Evergreen (library catalog), Overdrive and the public print management system.
● Experience managing full or part-time staff.
● Knowledge of WordPress and social media platforms.

General Duties and Responsibilities:
● Provide reference and research assistance to teens and adults.
● Oversee the adult circulation desk staff and create/maintain staff schedules. Provide
backup to the circulation desk as needed.
● Plan and conduct programs and activities for Young Adults in collaboration with the
Children’s Librarian and the Community Engagement Coordinator.
● Promote events through press releases, flyers, website, and social media.
● Create a welcoming atmosphere in the Young Adult area and supervise usage.
● Plan and manage the annual budget for the Young Adult area, including monitoring
expenditures for materials/programs and allocation of funds.
● Perform professional copy cataloging on all Young Adult and Adult material in
accordance with national/local standards. Supervise staff in Technical Services duties.
● Select materials for young adults and maintain collection through periodic assessment.
● Assist Library Director in acquisition, maintenance and weeding of Young Adult and
Adult collections.
● Select and maintain periodicals and e-books.
● Develop partnerships with local schools and organizations in the community.
● Maintain/Coordinate usage of 3D printer & Young Adult Technology equipment.
● Maintain Musical instrument collection.

Specialized Duties and Responsibilities:
● Assist the Library Director in library administration and staff supervision.
● Update and edit the library’s website.
● Interlibrary Loan responsibilities which include coordinating borrowing and lending
materials.
● Experience in (or ability to learn) ILS (catalog) reports (collect, interpret, and provide)
meaningful usage data.

35 hours per week including one scheduled evening and rotating Saturdays.
Katonah Library offers an excellent health/dental benefits package and membership in The New
York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, detailed resume and salary expectations to Mary
Kane, Director: mkane@katonahlibrary.org Applicants should be prepared to provide the names,
email addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references upon request.

Submit specified application materials to mkane@katonahlibrary.org.