Librarian I – Wead Library – Malone, NY
Full-time
Salary: $35,000.00 – $40,000.00 Annually
The Wead Library in Malone, NY seeks a qualified Librarian 1 to serve our vibrant community. We seek an innovative, creative, and detail-oriented professional who will be a strong and positive presence in the library and when out in the community. Malone is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in the St. Lawrence River Valley close to many lakes and hiking trails. Malone is also within easy driving distance to Lake George and Lake Placid NY, Ottawa ONT, Montreal QUE and Vermont. Malone is home to the Almanzo Wilder Farm (setting of Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder), a 36-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones and its very own Recreational Park and Rotary Lake. Titus Mountain, which earned the “top family-friendly ski area in North America” Best in Snow award, is less than 8 miles from Malone.
The ideal candidate will be a community leader, building relationships with community groups. Candidates should feel comfortable working with families and initiating and implementing programs for children, adolescents, and families.
Responsibilities:
Duties for the Librarian 1 include but are not limited to the following: assisting the Library Director in providing Reference and Readers’ Advisory Services, Collections Development, and Programming for all ages, and supporting the day-to-day operation of the library.
Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Library Science (MILS) or a Master’s of Science in Information Science (MSIS) from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices.
Special Requirements:
Eligibility for a NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of application. Possession of NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at time of appointment.
Compensation:
The position offers a hiring salary of $35,000+ commensurate with experience plus benefits.
To Apply:
Please forward your cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, a completed Franklin County civil service application, and copy of professional certificate to Personnel Committee, Wead Library 64 Elm Street Malone, NY 12953. Applications will be accepted until position filled.
If selected, appointment will be provisional pending a Civil Service Examination to be announced at a later date. Successful candidates must be reachable on the Librarian I list with Franklin County.
The Wead Library is an equal opportunity employer.