Librarian I – Teen Librarian
Position Summary: The Youth and Teen Services Librarian collaborates with the Youth Services staff to address the needs of Guilderland’s diverse youth populations. The Librarian is an advocate for our community’s teens, understands their unique needs for growth and development, and creates and implements relevant programming and opportunities. A collection that is inclusive, developmentally appropriate, equitable, and accessible is developed and maintained by the Librarian who also serves as steward of a welcoming, browseable, and interesting Teen Space. A Librarian I creates reports, documentation, and proposals in support of departmental functions and goals, and provides supervision of service operations in the absence of a PPS Department Head.
Librarian I Description
Teen Librarian Job Description
To apply, please submit a cover letter, references and resume to Human Resources Manager, Alison Rodrigues-Jadav at jadava@guilderlandlibrary.org
Library Assistant
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performance of paraprofessional librarian or
specialized non-librarian duties. Requires aptitude to operate independently within prescribed responsibilities. The work
is performed under the general supervision of a librarian or library manager. Incumbent may perform the full range of
duties or concentrate on one area, depending on the needs of the library. Incumbents possess a good background of
general education, but do not require a degree in library science; however, in many cases the individual may be currently
enrolled in a graduate library science program. The incumbent may supervise the work of clerks, pages and/or
volunteers. Does related work as required.
- Assists Librarians in providing reference service, providing directional assistance to commonly used materials and
information technology sources;
- Acts as initial point of contact for reference questions; may refer more complex questions to a librarian;
- Assists librarians in cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, and indexing, applying library principles as
directed by a Librarian;
- Prepares library exhibits and displays;
- Conducts tours; organizes special events, library programs, and multi-media programs;
- May prepare research and complete forms relative to grant proposals;
- May perform system operation, maintenance, and back for PC or online computer systems;
- May perform basic financial recordkeeping;
- May assign work to, and oversee the work of, Library Clerks, Library Pages and/or volunteers;
- Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing software, calendars
or e-mail;
- May perform library services to the public including but not limited to: notary public, exam proctoring, passport
acceptance, issuing of licenses or other public documents (hunting & fishing licenses, bus passes, etc.).
Library Assistant Job Description
To apply, please submit a cover letter, references and resume to Human Resources Manager, Alison Rodrigues-Jadav at jadava@guilderlandlibrary.org
