The Great Neck Library is seeking friendly, energetic, highly motivated part-time librarian(s)/trainee(s) to provide excellent customer service to children and parents.  The successful candidate(s) must be friendly, hard-working and knowledgeable about children’s literature, digital services and video gaming with ability to work a flexible schedule.    

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provide reference, research and reader’s advisory service to parents and children in a busy four location library system
• Collection Development and Book Displays
• Possess a hands-on, working knowledge of digital services and library download services on various devices and be comfortable showing and promoting these services
• Work independently and collaboratively on projects and programs
• Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• MLS or MLIS degree or completion of 6 credits towards an MLS or MLIS degree from ALA an accredited institution
• For Librarian-NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at time of employment

• Experience working with children required (birth – 6th grade)

Schedule: Part Time- includes Nights and Saturdays.  Sundays as needed.

Salary Range:

Per Hour: $27.00-$40.00 Librarian/ $22.00-$26.00 Trainee

This is a Union position and is non-civil service.

We are a participating employer in the New York State & Local Retirement System.

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, completed GNL employment application (found here - https://greatnecklibrary.org/employment/)

and references by January 12, 2024

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.

Apply online here

Submit specified application materials to employment@greatnecklibrary.org.