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LIBRARIAN I (T & E)

LIBRARIAN I (T & E)

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

PROMOTIONAL NO.: 76-441

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM NO. 66-441

APPOINTING AUTHORITY VACANCIES SALARY RANGE (per annum)

Yonkers Public Library As they occur $62,281 - 69,993 * This rate is subject to change

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT WAIVED

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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is the initial level position for library school graduates. Employees in this class are expected to learn the specific applications of professional training by the performance of duties under the supervision of administrative personnel. Instructions may be issued at the beginning of each new assignment. Employees in this class are assigned work progressively more difficult as their experience in the field broadens. General supervision may be exercised over assigned personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Provides reader’s advisory, guidance, reference services and instruction to library users;
• Performs basic cataloging, classification and record editing;
• Develops, promotes, and presents cultural, educational, and recreational programming;
• Assists public and staff in making effective use of library equipment and provides training and instruction in the use of technology and electronic resources;
• Performs on-line searches and provides search training;
• Performs collection development by recommending titles for purchase and/or deletion;
• Designs and produces public relations and instructional materials;
• Compiles bibliographies and may function as a subject specialist;
• Participates in professional associations, reads professional materials, and attends seminars, webinars, conferences and meetings of such groups;
• Serves as a liaison for library services to community groups or other libraries;
• Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional and volunteer personnel in assigned tasks;
• Prepares clear and accurate, and informative narrative and statistical reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Master's Degree in Library or Information Sciences from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices.

NOTE:

Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the Internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm . You must pay the required evaluation fee.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's Professional certificate at the time of application; possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.

PROMOTIONAL:

One (1) year permanent non-competitive status holding position of Librarian Trainee.

SUBJECT OF EXAMINATION:

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to The Yonkers Municipal Civil Service Commission.

Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a New York State website address that requires applicant/s to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire.

Job Details

Category Civil Service Exams (Continuous) Status Open Posted May 1, 2024 Closing Open Until Filled

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