The White Plains Public Library (NY) has an
opening for a Librarian III to serve as manager of youth services. One of the busiest
public libraries in New York State, the White Plains Public Library values
excellent customer service and innovation in library services. This position, which is available due to
retirement, oversees the Trove, our library for children and families, as well as
the Edge, our library and digital media lab for teens. As a Librarian III, you
will evaluate the effectiveness of the Library’s services to youth; recommend
and implement new programs; represent the Library to the White Plains
community; work with White Plains Public Schools, the White Plains Youth
Bureau, and other community organizations; supervise staff while providing
opportunities for development and training; oversee library collections; and
prepare and manage budgets, in addition to other responsibilities. Special consideration will be given to
candidates who: Are excited by the opportunity to create library services for
youth and families in a multilingual, multicultural city. Possess experience in
library services to both children and teens. Have management experience. Possess a sense of humor, intellectual curiosity,
and an eagerness to innovate. Genuinely like people, look outwards towards the
community, can work effectively with colleagues, patrons, and library
stakeholders. Know children’s and YA collections, as well as emerging trends in
publishing. Are involved in state or national organizations and remain current
with trends in youth services. This position is a member of the Library’s
management team. The successful candidate must be available to work evening as
well as weekend hours and will also be required to pass a civil service examination and be
reachable for permanent appointment. The City of White Plains is located 25 miles north of New
York City in Westchester County. Home to 55,000 residents, the City’s
population expands to 225,000 every workday as thousands of people travel to
the City for work or school. The modern downtown has enjoyed a recent
revitalization with expanded shopping and dining options. With a Metro North
commuter railroad station and a bus transit center, people from all over
Westchester County make White Plains a destination for work, leisure, and
study. The White Plains
Public Library serves the City through one facility, located in downtown White
Plains. With a staff of 44 FTE, in 2015 the Library attracted 560,000 visitors,
27,000 program participants, and circulated over 665,000 items. The Trove, a
library for children, opened in 2005 and the Edge, a library and media lab for teens,
opened in 2014. The final phase of the Library’s capital campaign will create the
Hub for adults, including a café and bookstore. The White Plains Library
Foundation, an independent organization, supports the Library’s capital program
as well as new initiatives. For more
information, visit www.whiteplainslibrary.org. Salary
Range: $75,350-$101,941 Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in
library and information science from a program that is accredited by the
American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education
Department as following accepted education practices, and four (4) years of
professional library experience subsequent to receiving the Master’s Degree. Special Requirement: Eligibility
for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of
application; possession of certificate at the time of appointment. The City of White Plains is an Equal
Opportunity Employer If interested, please email cover letter and resume by July
18 to: Brian Kenney, Library Director, bkenney@whiteplainslibrary.org.
Please put “Librarian III” in the subject line.
