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Job Announcements
This announcement board is provided by South Central Regional Library Council.
To post your job announcement please email:
Diane Capalongo
Browse Current Job Postings: Elmira College | Four County Library System | Geneval Public Library | Guernsey Memorial Library | Ithaca College | Tompkins County Public Library
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Geneva Public Library
Assistant Library Director
The
Geneva Public Library in Geneva, New York, is seeking candidates for the
position of Assistant Library Director II. The 2008-2009 salary range for this
position is $44,000.00 - $59,400.00. The library's internal brand is to
"connect people and enrich lives" and seeks vibrant, dedicated, creative,
welcoming, helpful, and knowledgeable candidates for this position.
The Geneva Public Library recently re-chartered as public school district
library and serves the Geneva City School District, a diverse community of
17,000 located on Seneca Lake. The library also serves as the Central Library of
the Pioneer Library System and serves the residents and member libraries of
Ontario, Wayne, Livingston, and Wyoming counties. Additional information about
the library is available at genevapubliclibrary.net.
This is a civil service position and an open-competitive civil service exam for
this position has been announced by the Ontario County Department of Human
Resources. Applications MUST be postmarked no later than December 31, 2008, and
sent directly to the Ontario County Department of Human Resources at 3019 County
Complex Drive, Canandaigua, New York 14424 (585-396-4465).
The exam for the position consists of a web-based training and experience
questionnaire. Candidates determined to meet the minimum requirements for the
position by the Ontario County Department of Human Resources will have February
1, 2009, to February 28, 2009, to complete this questionnaire.
Candidates must be legal residents of New York State for at least one month
immediately preceding the examination date. Preference in appointment may be
given to residents of the Geneva City School District.
Additional information about the exam and the position is available at
www.co.ontario.ny.us/HumanResources.
Posted 12/1/08
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Guernsey Memorial Library
Library Director
The Trustees of Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, N.Y. are seeking an innovative, highly motivated and resourceful Library Director to serve as a full time director beginning February 1, 2009, or as soon as possible, thereafter. The director is responsible for the ongoing operation of a library with 23 full and part-time employees, a budget of $1M, circulation of over 178,000, and a collection of over 76,000 items, serving a population of 13,500+.
Qualifications: Must have an ALA recognized MLS and at least five years experience in a supervisory position with fiscal responsibility.
Job Description: This is a Library Director I position as described in the NYS Civil Service Library Director’s position description, with excellent benefits.
Salary: $48,000 $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Closing Date: January 15, 2009
Applicants must have:
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Considerable knowledge of current technology and ability to use computers and software to conduct database searches, spreadsheet management, word processing and cataloging.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
• Foster a team environment and committed to staff development and performance management.
• Effective fiscal management skills, and experience with developing a library budget.
• Ability to develop strategic planning and implementation.
Resumes, including three (3) references, should be submitted to:
Debra Deforest, Director of HR
City of Norwich Civil Service Commission
1 City Plaza
Norwich, NY 13815
Posted 12/1/08
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Tompkins County Public Library
Librarian I Part Time
The Tompkins County Public Library (Ithaca NY
www.tcpl.org ) is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented part-time Librarian I to join our Adult Services Department. Duties will include working with other staff on collection development, information literacy, providing friendly and exceptional reference service and assisting and instructing patrons on the use of the library catalog, electronic databases, Internet, MS Word and Excel applications and microform machines.
The ideal candidate will have a commitment to customer service, be able to work effectively as part of a team, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work with statistical data and budgets. Position is immediately available. 20 hours per week, some evening and weekend hours will be required. Starting salary $21.81, excellent benefit package.
Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science and eligibility for a New York State Professional Librarian Certificate.
Interested applicants should submit a Tompkins County Employment Application:
http://www.tompkins-co.org/personnel/forms/applicat.pdf
Send to Tompkins County Personnel Office, 125 E. Court Street, Ithaca NY 14850. 607 274 5526.Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
This appointment is provisional pending the outcome of the Civil Service Test.
Posted 11/20/08
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FOUR COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Manager of Collections Services
Immediate full-time opening for skilled professional. Responsibilities
include: supervision of 8-person technical services department; management of consolidated ordering and cataloging of materials for 42 member libraries in library system; coordination of selection and processing of materials for system's collection rotations; training in online acquisitions programs.
REQUIRED:
ALA-MLS; experience in management and supervision; technical services and collection management skills essential; high degree of comfort with technology essential; outstanding communication skills. Target hiring
salary: $50,000 (d.o.q.), with excellent fringe benefits.
The Four County Library System, located in Vestal is a 42-member public library system located in rural, upstate NY. The Southern Tier boasts a low cost of living, high quality health care, excellent educational systems and a laid-back way of life.
To apply (or for more information) send cover letter, resume and 3 references by July 18, 2008, to: Pamela Brown at:
pbrown@4cls.org
The Four County Library System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 6/25/08
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ELMIRA COLLEGE - Two Positions
Information Services Librarian
Position Summary:
Elmira College in Elmira, New York, is seeking a
service-oriented librarian to manage circulation, electronic resources, Web
content and library systems, to provide reference and instruction services and
to serve as collection development liaison with faculty in curriculum areas, in
the student-centered Gannett-Tripp Library. This is a twelve-month position with
faculty rank (not tenure), 22 vacation days, TIAA-CREF, and salary commensurate
with experience. Some evening and weekend work required.
Elmira College – first to offer a comprehensive curriculum
for women, home of the Center for Mark Twain Studies – is a small, residential,
liberal arts college in a pleasant community in the Finger Lakes region of New
York State (county population 100,000). The College’s enrollment continues
strong. 14% of the current student body graduated first or second in their high
school or prep school class. Average Class size is 17; student-faculty ratio is
12:1.
Qualifications:
ALA-accredited MLS or MLIS required. The successful
candidate must be service-oriented with knowledge of reference and database
sources, and library systems. Excellent communication and organizational skills;
ability to work independently and collaboratively. Working knowledge of
Innovative Interfaces and supervisory experience preferred.
Application Close Date:
Review of applications is beginning and will continue until
the final candidate is selected.
To Apply:
Minorities
and women are encouraged to apply. EOE. Send (1) a letter with salary
expectations or history, (2) resume, (3) three current letters of
recommendation, and (4) a list of three references to Information Services
Librarian Search, Dr. Peter Viscusi, Dean of Faculty, Elmira College, One Park
Place, Elmira, N.Y. 14901. For further information, contact
pviscusi@elmira.edu. Posted 8/5/08
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Instructional Technologist
Position Summary:
This position is a member of the academic technology group that provides first level instructional support to students and faculty. Coordinate computer skills program that includes delivering workshops, in-class and individualized instruction; writing and creating interactive tutorials. Advanced instructional technology skills and classroom teaching experience. Exceptional working knowledge of software applications – PC and Mac – including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Web design, course management, and multimedia software. Applicants should possess a strong service orientation and excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience are preferred.
To Apply:
Benefits include college tuition for self and immediate family. Send cover letter, resume, salary history or expectations, and names and telephone numbers of three current references to: Instructional Technologist Position, Elmira College, Office of Personnel, One Park Place, Elmira, NY 14901 or by email to personnel@elmira.edu.
Elmira College, founded in 1855, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
7/08
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