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The Job Announcement Board is provided by South Central Regional Library Council. To post an announcement please email: Diane Capalongo . Job announcements will be removed from our Jobs page thirty days after the day of posting unless the hiring institution requests otherwise.

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Find library jobs here for professionals and para-professionals in the Finger Lakes region, Southern Tier region, and other parts of Upstate New York.

Browse Current Job Postings:

Southern Tier Library System - Director of Information Technology

Keuka College - Instruction & Research Librarian

Corning, Inc. - Corporate Librarian, Scientific and Technical Information

Southworth Library Association (Dryden) - Library Assistant

Southern Tier Library System

Director of Information Technology

Southern Tier Library System is accepting applications for the position of Director of Information Technology. The library system seeks an energetic candidate with a robust understanding and vision for 21st century technologies in the field of public libraries, and a passion for providing meaningful services to 48-member libraries within a team-based, cooperative library system environment.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

This is an administrative, full time, exempt, professional position charged with overall management of the Division of Information Technology. Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of IT oversees successful implementation of all operations within the Division of Information Technology. Additionally, this position provides support to member libraries relative to all aspects and approaches of technology services, requiring a sound technical background including knowledge in computer systems, networking, storage systems, databases, applications, security and protecting sensitive data from external threats.

Full job description and application procedure.

Posted 10/2/2026

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Keuka College

Instruction & Research Librarian

The Instruction & Research Librarian supports student learning and academic success through information literacy instruction, research support, and collaboration with faculty and campus partners. The position develops and delivers library instruction, creates learning resources, provides research assistance, and contributes to collection development and assessment. Working closely with the Library Director and Reference & Access Services Librarian, this role helps advance the teaching, learning, and research mission of Keuka College.

Full job description and application procedure.

Posted 10/1/2026

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Corning, Inc.

Corporate Librarian, Scientific and Technical Information

Corning Incorporated is seeking a Corporate Librarian, Scientific and Technical Information to join our Research, Development, and Engineering Knowledge and Information Services team in Corning, NY. Relocation assistance is available.

Corning's 5,000-person technology community depends on timely access to the world's scientific literature — and this role oversees that function. You will manage Corning's portfolio of scientific and technical information subscriptions, licenses, tools, and physical archives, while helping shape how the company approaches AI-enabled research access at a moment when publishers and discovery technologies are rapidly evolving.

Full job description and application procedure.

Posted 9/28/2026

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Southworth Library Association

Library Assistant

Looking for a job with a dynamic community organization? Southworth Library in Dryden is hiring! We are looking for a permanent full time Library Assistant for youth programming including preschool, youth, and teen programs as well as some Saturday Family Programs. The position also includes some general library work such as circulation and material management tasks.

General description: Looking for an experienced, energetic person. The Library Assistant will be responsible for preschool storytime, children’s book clubs throughout the year, some Saturday programs and teen programs. Hours will include Friday mornings for preschool storytime, some after school hours for book clubs, Saturdays and occasional evenings (30-35 hours/week).

Responsibilities: In addition to understanding the duties of all of the library staff, the Library Assistant will have distinct responsibilities as listed below.

Circulation: Be knowledgeable of all aspects of the automated library system and be able to operate the circulation desk.
Programs: Able to plan and execute programs for preschool storytime. Participate in and/or run programs for teens and children. Preparation and cleanup as needed. Help create promotional materials as needed
General: General operations for materials use and computer operations for library catalog and public computers. Maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron records. Support, promote and implement library policies and procedures. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and other staff in a friendly manner. Assist with management of library materials including shelving and retrieving materials.

Qualifications: The Library Assistant should have experience with children and be familiar with children’s literature. Some knowledge of libraries, adequate oral and written communication skills, and the physical strength as required by the job are essential. This person must be able to perform assigned duties accurately and in a timely fashion, accept direction, work independently, and maintain a professional and service-oriented attitude. Scheduling flexibility is essential. A Bachelor’s Degree and experience in youth programming is preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Canva, and/or Polaris preferred.

Pay rate: $20/hour and a health care stipend. Please submit a completed Employment Application and resume to the Director via email ( southworthlibrary@gmail.com ) or in person at the library.

Posted 9/21/2026

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