Librarian III

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; City of Binghamton (NY); Sur place; USD 62 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Broome County Public Library in Binghamton, NY, seeks a Head of Information Services (Librarian III) to lead the Information Services Department and oversee reference and adult services. Proficiency in policy development and team leadership is essential.

The role requires an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree, NYS Public Librarian Certificate, and at least four years of professional library experience. This leadership position offers a pathway to advance library services for a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program is required.
• Commitment to public service and ability to work with a diverse community.

Responsabilités

• Head the Information Services Department and supervise all department staff.
• Update policies and procedures in coordination with Library Administration.
• Participate in the Library’s management team and act as librarian in charge in the Director’s absence.
• Provide excellent reference and readers’ advisory services.
• Assist patrons with computers, software, online resources and digital content.
• Oversee collection development and maintenance; develop and assess adult programs.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports; pursue professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Library Administration.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Public service

Reference services

Policy development

Professional development

Formation

ALA-accredited Master’s Degree

Description du poste

Salary: $68,576.00 - $68,576.00 Annually

Public

The Broome County Public Library (BCPL) is seeking applicants for the position of Head of Information Services (Librarian III). Located in downtown Binghamton, New York, BCPL is the central library of the Four County Library System. The work involves responsibility for managing BCPL’s Information Services Department, which includes reference and adult services.

Responsibilities include:

• Serves as head of the Information Services Department and supervises all department staff
• Works with department staff and Library Administration to update existing policies and procedures and develop new ones
• Actively participates in the Library’s management team
• Serves as the librarian in charge during the absence of the Director and Assistant Director
• Provides excellent reference and readers’ advisory services
• Assists library patrons with the use of public computers, software, online resources and digital content
• Oversees and participates in collection development and collection maintenance
• Develops and assesses adult program
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports
• Actively pursues professional development opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned by Library Administration

Requirements:

• An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree
• Possession of a current New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at time of appointment
• Four years of professional library experience
• A commitment to public service and the ability to serve a diverse community
• Ability to effectively and collaboratively lead a team, as well as work independently

Preferred:

Two years of supervisory experience

Initial appointment will be on a provisional basis pending the completion of a credential-based civil service exam.