The Briarcliff Manor Library in Briarcliff Manor, NY seeks a Substitute Librarian for the Children's Room. We are in the process of hiring a FT Librarian I (Children's Services), so the Substitute will work until this position is filled. We are a Civil Service library, so if you are interested in the FT position, please get on the list here. That salary is $55,000-$65,000 a year.

Here are details about the Substitute Librarian position:

Rate is $27 per hour.

Responsibilities include:

•                     Collection development:

o   Ordering books and other materials;

o   Evaluating lost and damaged items for replacement/discard;

o   Weeding, as needed for space and currency of collection.

•                     Provide youth readers’ advisory and reference assistance.

•                     Offer a youth program, on occasion;

•                     Work with Library staff to coordinate services;

•                     Taking part in professional development opportunities, as needed;

•                     Assisting with miscellaneous incidental tasks;

•                     Keeping Librarian Certification up-to-date;

•                     Contributes to a warm, welcoming environment for all patrons.

Abilities preferred:

• Excellent problem solving skills

·Proficient oral and written communication skills

• Ability to multitask
• Willingness to learn

 

Possesses a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science and a current New York State Professional Librarian’s Certificate.

 

Library Hours:

Mondays 10-5

Tuesdays 10-5

Wednesdays 10-5

Thursdays 12-7

Fridays 10-2

Saturdays 10-2

 

We are looking to fill mostly Mondays through Wednesdays, but there is some flexibility. This position may be split into two.

 

This position reports to the Library Director.       

Submit specified application materials to director@briarcliffmanorlibrary.org.