Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Albany Public Library
2 - TEMPORARY - Part-Time, Library Assistants
Pine Hills
June 23, 2023
The Albany Public Library (APL) is looking for two part-time, temporary Library Assistants to join our dynamic, forward-
thinking team. The successful candidates will report to the Head of West Branches
This position entails a combination of day, evening and weekend hours with up to 28 hours available weekly.
General Statement of Duties:
Works together with other public service employees to provide quality information and customer services to customers of
the Albany Public Library. Library employees may be assigned other duties in addition to direct public service. The work
involves non-librarian duties and is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian.
Classification: Library Assistant (Temporary)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will assist the Librarian in providing circulation and reference and technology assistance;
performs a triage function, funneling reference questions requiring interpretation to the Librarian; assists
Librarian in cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, or index applying library principles as directed
by a Librarian; prepares exhibits and displays; conducts tours, book talks; maintains multi-media scheduling and
program scheduling; maintains and operates audio-visual material; conducts programming; enters and retrieves
information in an automated information system; performs stack maintenance; performs related work as required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will bring a familiarity with current book trends, library technologies, popular culture,
and community information resources; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; good attention
to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently; good knowledge of layout, writing and public relations
skills; working knowledge of basic computer systems procedures; ability to recognize the titles of and retrieve
basic reference sources as requested by patrons; ability to do library research at user level; ability to operate and
maintain audio-visual equipment; ability to express ideas clearly and accurately both orally and in writing; ability
to read and comprehend written material; tact and courtesy in dealing with staff and public; physical conditions
commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s
Degree; OR
B. At least 60 credit hours of college coursework.
Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening and weekend hours up to 28 hours per week is required.
This position runs for 3 months, July through September 2023
Supervisor: Head of West Branches
Salary: $19.59/hour
Deadline: Until Filled
Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses to:
Melanie Metzger – Assistant Director
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
hr@albanypubliclibrary.org
Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within its
organization.
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