Adult Services Librarian I — Innovative Community Programs

RCLS; Pearl River (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pearl River Public Library seeks a Librarian I to join the Adult Services Department. This full-time, civil service role involves developing programs, managing collections, and engaging with the community in a newly renovated facility in Pearl River, NY.

Candidates should have strong communication, research skills, and a commitment to public service. Starting salary is $68,800 with a 35-hour workweek, and the library emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and inclusive service to

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications established by Rockland County Civil Service for the Librarian I title.
• Strong communication, organizational, and research skills; sound professional judgment; initiative; and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience developing and delivering high-quality public programs is particularly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Programming: research, develop, coordinate, and evaluate educational, cultural, and recreational programs for adults, maintaining high standards.
• Collection Development: select, evaluate, and maintain print and digital collections, considering community interests and publishing trends.
• Community Outreach: cultivate relationships with community organizations and local partners to broaden the Library’s reach.
• Art Gallery Management: oversee exhibitions and related cultural programming.
• Reference and Research Services: provide informed reference assistance and instruction in library resources and technology.
• Collaborative Initiatives: contribute to department and library-wide projects in the renovated facility.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Research skills

Professional judgment

Initiative

Teamwork

Public programs

Job description

The Pearl River Public Library seeks a Librarian I to join the Adult Services Department. This full-time, civil service role involves developing programs, managing collections, and engaging with the community in a newly renovated facility in Pearl River, NY.

Candidates should have strong communication, research skills, and a commitment to public service. Starting salary is $68,800 with a 35-hour workweek, and the library emphasizes collaboration, professional growth, and inclusive service to