Full-Time Librarian, Children’s Department

The Great Neck Library is seeking an energetic, friendly, highly motivated full-time children’s librarian who excels in providing excellent customer service to children and parents. The successful candidate will provide assistance in finding books, other materials, and information both online and in print, reader’s advisory, digital services, collection development, and children's programming. Must be knowledgeable about children’s literature. Duties and Responsibilities include: • Provide reference, research, and reader’s advisory service to parents and children in a diverse 4 location library system • Possess a hands-on, working knowledge of digital services and library download services on various devices and be comfortable showing and promoting these services • Collection development and maintenance • Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects and programs • Develop, implement, and conduct innovative programs for children • Position may involve prolonged periods of sitting and lifting of up to 25 lbs. • Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Experience Required: • MLS or MLIS from ALA accredited institution • NYS Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate required at the time of employment • Experience working with children (birth – 6 th grade) and parents

Schedule: Full time – 35 hours/week, includes days, nights, and weekends. Sundays as needed. Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 plus full benefits package including NYS Retirement System. This is a Union Position and is non-civil service. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, longevity, specialty and training. Reply with resume, cover letter, completed GNL employment application and references by October 25, 2024 Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave. Great Neck, NY 11023 [email protected] No Phone Calls Please. The Great Neck Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.