Librarian III

Summary

Librarian IIIThe 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 staffWorks with department staff and Library Administration to update existing policies and procedures and develop new onesDevelops departmental budget requestsActively participates in the Library's management teamServes as the librarian in charge during the absence of the Director and Assistant DirectorProvides excellent reference and readers' advisory servicesAssists library patrons with the use of public computers, software, online resources and digital contentOversees and participates in collection development and collection maintenanceDevelops and assesses adult programPrepares statistical and narrative reportsActively pursues professional development opportunitiesPerforms other duties as assigned by Library AdministrationRequirements:An ALA-accredited Master's DegreePossession of a current New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate at time of appointmentFour years of professional library experienceA commitment to public service and the ability to serve a diverse communityAbility to effectively and collaboratively lead a team, as well as work independentlyPreferred: Two years of supervisory experienceInitial appointment will be on a provisional basis pending the completion of a credential-based civil service exam.To apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, and a Broome County application to sherry.kowalski@broomecountyny.gov

Job Description

Librarian IIIThe 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 staffWorks with department staff and Library Administration to update existing policies and procedures and develop new onesDevelops departmental budget requestsActively participates in the Library's management teamServes as the librarian in charge during the absence of the Director and Assistant DirectorProvides excellent reference and readers' advisory servicesAssists library patrons with the use of public computers, software, online resources and digital contentOversees and participates in collection development and collection maintenanceDevelops and assesses adult programPrepares statistical and narrative reportsActively pursues professional development opportunitiesPerforms other duties as assigned by Library AdministrationRequirements:An ALA-accredited Master's DegreePossession of a current New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate at time of appointmentFour years of professional library experienceA commitment to public service and the ability to serve a diverse communityAbility to effectively and collaboratively lead a team, as well as work independentlyPreferred: Two years of supervisory experienceInitial appointment will be on a provisional basis pending the completion of a credential-based civil service exam.To apply: Please email your resume, cover letter, 3 professional references, and a Broome County application to sherry.kowalski@broomecountyny.gov