POSITION OPEN DUE TO INTERNAL PROMOTION!

The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic, detail oriented, service driven Librarian in the Reference Department for a very active, culturally diverse library system in a highly educated community.  The successful candidate will assist patrons in finding books, other materials, and information both on-line and in print, reader’s advisory, digital services, collection development and adult programming. Excellent interpersonal, communication and professional skills and cultural competencies are a must.  

**This position is currently a contingent permanent position, meaning that this position is left temporarily vacant by reason of a promotion. Full permanency of this position cannot be guaranteed.  Should the permanent employee fail to complete the probationary period, such employee has the right to return to their previous position and displace the contingent employee.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide reference and readers advisory services
• Database searching, computer assistance, resource selection and collection development,  book discussions and book displays.
• Develops and presents library programs for adults
• Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Basic understanding of MARC records
• Knowledge of Sierra, Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and standards of library work
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong commitment to public service and the ability to work well with the community
• Prior reference experience preferred
• Fluency in Hebrew, Farsi, Mandarin or Spanish is a plus
• Masters of Library Science or Masters of Library Information Science from ALA accredited college or university
• New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of employment

Schedule: Full time – 35 hours/week, includes days, nights and Saturdays.  Sundays as needed

Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System. This is a Union Position and is non-civil service.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, longevity, specialty and training. 

Reply with resume, cover letter, and references by December 1, 2023:

Great Neck Library

159 Bayview Ave.

Great Neck, NY  11023

employment@greatnecklibrary.org

No Phone Calls Please. 

The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Submit specified application materials to employment@greatnecklibrary.org.