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Alfred State College - Director of Libraries
Flower Memorial Library - Librarian 1
Huntington Memorial Library - Library Director
Vestal Public Library - Librarian 1 (Reference)
Corning Museum of Glass, Rakow Research Library - Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections
Alfred State College
Director of Libraries
Alfred State is seeking a Director of Libraries who will provide long-term planning, effective stewardship, and day-to-day management of the Hinkle Library on the Alfred Campus and of the School of Applied Technology library on the Wellsville campus. The Director, who reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, oversees the work of librarians and support staff, and is responsible for the vision and direction of library operations in alignment with the college's mission, goals and initiatives. This person will be the key point of contact with the SUNY Council of Library Directors and the SUNY Office of Library Services to implement and support SUNY-wide library collaboration and services.
This position will have a July 2025 start date.
The successful candidate will be a strong leader, a collaborative manager, a forward-thinking planner, and a relationship builder. This leader will value collegiality and will foster an inclusive, participatory team environment that results in consensus-driven decision making. Serving a SUNY College of Technology, the director will be expected to anticipate and meet 21st century library challenges including integrating appropriate emerging technologies and open-source resources.
The starting salary for this position is $80,000 and is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employees are also offered EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS! We offer extensive healthcare and retirement options, including the opportunity for a pension. Furthermore, we prioritize a harmonious integration of work, personal life, and academic endeavors to support your overall work-life balance and effectiveness.
Full job description and application procedure.
Posted 3/10/2025
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Flower Memorial Library
Librarian 1
DEPARTMENT: Flower Memorial Library
POSITION TITLE: Librarian I
SALARY RANGE: $51,777 - $65,055
THIS IS A COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE POSITION.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a competitive title in the classified civil service. Appointment will be on a provisional basis only. To be eligible for permanent status, the individual accepting appointment will be required to pass a civil service exam and score among the top three.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for basic level librarian duties. The Librarian I may serve as the head of a functional area of the library such as Teen Space, Genealogy, or the Children’s area. Employees in this class are expected to perform specific applications of professional duties under the general supervision of the Library Director. Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library that is accredited by the American Library Association.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at time of application. Possession of certificate within six (6) months of appointment.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply through the online portal: https://watertown-portal.mycivilservice.com/jobopps
Email civilservice@watertown-ny.gov for a complete job description.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 03/31/2025
Posted 3/5/2025
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Huntington Memorial Library
Library Director
The Board of Trustees of Huntington Memorial Library seeks a creative and energetic library director with strong leadership ability to provide quality library service to Oneonta residents and the surrounding communities. The library is chartered to serve the City of Oneonta, population 14,000, and also has many card holders from communities in Otsego and Delaware counties. The Director works closely with the library Board of 5 members. Duties include overseeing a staff of 12 to carry out the library's mission, managing the 15,000 sq. ft. facility and surrounding 5-acre park, administering the budget of $1,059,879 for 2025, presenting funding requests, writing grants, fundraising, overseeing a library renovation project, developing programs and services, maintaining computers, working with the Friends of the Library, collection ordering and deaccessioning, etc.
Oneonta is located in Otsego County of upstate New York and has two colleges, SUNY Oneonta (5,337 enrollment) and Hartwick College (1,112 enrollment) The area abounds in cultural activities and has many places to eat and shop. Visit the library’s website at www.hmloneonta.org and the city's website at http://www.oneonta.ny.us/ to learn more about the library and our area.
The library is a municipal public library and the Director's job is Civil Service position, which requires the completion of a training and experience exam.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree or higher in library science from a college or university program either American Library Association-accredited, or otherwise meeting requirements of NYCRR Title 8, §90.7 in qualifying graduates for New York State librarian certification, and two (2) years post graduate professional library experience in a library of recognized standing. Note: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education / U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfrm. You must pay
the required evaluation fee.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:
Eligibility for a New York State professional public librarian’s certificate at the time of application. Possession of certificate at time of appointment.
Compensation
Salary range - $63,000 - $70,000 depending on qualifications, plus benefits.
Application
This is a Civil Service position, for which there is an examination. This examination will consist of a rated Training and Experience Questionnaire. Approved Candidates will be mailed a questionnaire which they will be required to complete and return to the Civil Service office.
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Applications may be submitted in person at the City of Oneonta HR Office, located at 24 Bertus Lauren Drive in Neahwa Park, or may be submitted via
mail to Oneonta Civil Service Commission, c/o City Hall, 258 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2025. Applications submitted in person must be received at the HR office no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 26, 2025. Applications are available at the website, www.oneonta.ny.us/jobs or in person at the Human Resources/Civil Service Office. All applications must be original documents. We do
not accept faxed, electronic or photocopied applications. Applicants must submit an Employment and Exam Application. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.
Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Oneonta Municipal Civil Service Commission on or before the last filing date of March 26, 2025.
Approved candidates will be sent (via both regular and email) a Training and Experience Questionnaire on or about April 1, 2025.
Candidates will be required to return the Training and Experience Questionnaire to the Oneonta Municipal Civil Service office within fifteen (15) days of the mailing per the instructions which will be included with the questionnaire.
NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of March 26, 2025. Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire per the directions provided with the mailing will not receive a rating and will not be included on the eligible list established as a result of this exam.
Posted 3/3/2025
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Vestal Public Library
Librarian 1 (Reference)
Hours: 38 hours per week; Weekday schedule with some evenings and Saturdays
Wage: $36, 970 to $39,263 annual
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves responsibility for entry level professional librarian duties. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under the supervision of professional librarians in higher level positions. Instructions may be issued at the beginning of each new assignment. Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens. Supervision may be exercised over clerical, paraprofessional or volunteer personnel in particular tasks. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
● Provides readers advisory and guidance services to library users
● Performs original cataloging and classification techniques
● Answers reference and research questions for library users
● Instructs public on the proper use of library resources
● Assists in collection development, recommending titles for purchase and/or deletion
● Performs on line computer searches of databases
● Compiles bibliographies
● Conducts tours, book talks, multimedia programs, story and picture book hours
● Serves as a liaison for activities with community groups or other libraries
● Prepares statistical and/or narrative reports, memorandum and correspondence
● Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional and volunteer personnel in tasks
● Keeps informed of professional developments
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
● Good knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science
● Good knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources
● Working knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures, policies, aims, and services
● Working knowledge of automated library resources
● Ability to read and comprehend written material
● Ability to carry out assignments and the ability to work independently
● Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
● Ability to get along with patrons and comprehend user's needs quickly and accurately
● Ability to perform close detail work
● Ability to lift objects such as books, supplies and files
● Ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions
● Accuracy
● Skill in the performance of technical library tasks
● Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Studies or other graduate library degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a current New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at time of appointment.
Benefits:
The Vestal Public Library offers a benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement benefits, and paid time off. The library is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
To Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and current contact information for three professional references via email only with the subject heading: “Librarian I” Applications accepted until February 7th, 2025 to: vpldirector@vestalpubliclibrary.org
Posted 1/31/2025
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Corning Museum of Glass, Rakow Research Library
Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections
The Juliette K. and Leonard S. Rakow Research Library of the Corning Museum of Glass is seeking a Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections. The Supervisor leads a team of archivists responsible for developing, organizing, and providing access to the Rakow’s expansive glass-related archival collections. The Supervisor position reports to the Manager, Research & Collections Strategy and oversees the archival program at the library, driving a user-centered approach to processing. The Supervisor has oversight of a full-time processing archivist (currently open), a 40-hour supplemental staff archival position, and a Houghton Family Papers Project Archivist. The Rakow Library’s singular focus on glass encompasses a broad interdisciplinary and international reach and includes company archives, glass studios, artists’ papers, glass art organizations, gallery records, research collections, and the Museum’s institutional archives.
Responsibilities: The Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections accessions, arranges, describes, and assists with providing access to and digitizing archival records and manuscript collections. This position implements user-focused, MPLP-informed descriptive practices for paper-based, analog, digitized, and born-digital materials. The Supervisor contributes to development and implementation of the institutional archive program. As a member of the Archives and Manuscripts Team, this position supervises project and processing archivists, carries out the team’s web-harvesting initiative, works towards continuous improvement of the team’s processing procedures, and sustains a team culture that is creative, openly collaborative, and dedicated to the unique needs of the Library’s collections and research communities.
Environment: The Rakow Library sustains a vibrant, singular collection that embodies thousands of years of knowledge on glass, glassmaking, and glassmakers to advance scholarship, creative practice, and the understanding of glass across a vast, interdisciplinary range of impact. The materiality of the collection reflects its historical reach and the research needs of multiple communities of inquiry, with a thriving, significant corpus of necessarily physical resources—such as design drawings and premodern manuscripts—alongside a growing suite of digitized and born-digital materials. Dedicated Rakow Library staff collaborate with curators at the Corning Museum of Glass and glassmakers on staff and in residence at the world-class Studio to build, sustain, and share with the world culturally relevant collections, amplifying diverse perspectives in glass.
Qualifications: ALA accredited master’s degree, international equivalent, or substantial relevant experience preferred. Experience with archives management, substantial relevant coursework, or a combination of education and experience in archives required. Three to five years’ experience working in archives. Supervisory experience preferred.
Compensation: $67,000-77,000.
More: We invite you to read more about the Rakow Library and the Corning Museum of Glass and see the full description of the Supervisor, Archives and Manuscript Collections position on the Museum’s website.
Posted 1/29/2025
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