Full-time Librarian, Adult/Young Adult Services - Katonah
Village Library is located in the charming and historic hamlet of
Katonah, about an hour north of Manhattan on Metro North’s Harlem Line,
with easy travel distance from Stamford/Danbury CT. We are seeking an
innovative, enthusiastic, and service-oriented librarian who will share
the library’s mission of providing meaningful experiences, fostering
stronger human connections, and who appreciates the importance of the
library’s role in the lives of young adults.
Qualifications and Requirements:
An MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution. 2-5 years’ experience
working in a public library with teens and/or adults. Excellent
technology skills and the ability to learn and teach new technologies to
the public and staff members. Knowledge of online systems, subscription
databases and library interfaces such as Evergreen (library catalog),
Overdrive and the public print management system. Experience managing
full or part-time staff. Knowledge of WordPress and social media
platforms.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide reference and research assistance to teens and adults. Oversee
the adult circulation desk staff and create/maintain staff schedules.
Provide backup to the circulation desk as needed. Plan and conduct
programs and activities for Young Adults in collaboration with the
Children’s Librarian and the Community Engagement Coordinator. Promote
events through press releases, flyers, website, and social media. Create
a welcoming atmosphere in the Young Adult area and supervise usage.
Plan and manage the annual budget for the Young Adult area, including
monitoring expenditures for materials/programs and allocation of funds.
Perform professional copy cataloging on all Young Adult and Adult
material in accordance with national/local standards. Supervise staff in
Technical Services duties. Select materials for young adults and
maintain collection through periodic assessment. Assist Library Director
in acquisition, maintenance and weeding of Young Adult and Adult
collections. Select and maintain periodicals and e-books. Develop
partnerships with local schools and organizations in the community.
Maintain/Coordinate usage of 3D printer & Young Adult Technology
equipment. Maintain Musical instrument collection.
Specialized Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist the Library Director in library administration and staff
supervision. Update and edit the library’s website. Interlibrary Loan
responsibilities which include coordinating borrowing and lending
materials. Experience in (or ability to learn) ILS (catalog) reports
(collect, interpret, and provide)
meaningful usage data.
35 hours per week including one scheduled evening and rotating Saturdays.
Katonah Library offers an excellent health/dental benefits package and
membership in The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, detailed resume and salary expectations to Mary Kane, Director: mkane@katonahlibrary.org.
Applicants should be prepared to provide the names, email addresses,
and phone numbers of three professional references upon request.
