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(s) 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.

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 prolong 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: The minimum starting salary is $55,000.00+ commensurate with experience and qualifications plus full benefit package including NYS Retirement System.  This is a Union Position and is non-civil service.

Reply with resume, cover letter, and references by July 21, 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.

Submit specified application materials to employment@greatnecklibrary.org.