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ALBANY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Full Time Position Available

Community & Services Support Specialist

General Statement of Duties
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, this position is charged with supporting the patrons of the library that have been identified as at-risk or in need of community services.

Job Description: The responsibilities of the position include acting as a liaison between library and community agencies such as Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, Code Blue, Neighborhood Associations and other service organizations in the City. The incumbent will monitor and maintain banned patrons lists and facilitate conversations with patrons to alter their behavior so they may receive library services. The incumbent will provide support to staff and patrons concerning various resources throughout the community that would assist the needs of patrons. The incumbent will provide direct observation and monitoring of patron behavior and engage with persons who may be homeless to provide assistance in linking to appropriate services. The incumbent will provide substance abuse information, referral and crisis assistance as needed.

Read the full announcement here.

East Greenbush Community Library

Seeking enthusiastic and engaging summer reading assistants!

Will assist youth services librarians with implementation of bustling summer reading program (800+ children and teens) during July and August. The summer reading program provides literacy-based activities for youth with various programming for all ages.

Tasks performed will include set up and take down of daily programs, preparation of materials required for events, and helping children during activities. Will also assist with teen volunteer management, maintaining book displays, and other duties as assigned. Programs take place both indoors and outdoors!

General Qualifications: Friendly, outgoing person with strong organization skills and ability to work independently. Experience working with children and teens highly desirable, preference given to applicants with library experience. A minimum education of a bachelor’s degree is preferred. Basic computer skills required, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Schedule: 15-20 hours per week, varies during the following operating hours: M-Th, 9-9 pm, Friday, 9-6pm, and Saturday 10-5pm. Must be available to work some evenings and Saturdays.

Salary: $16.50 per hour. This is a grant-funded seasonal position.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, Rensselaer County Civil Service application and three references by email or mail to:

Ms. Molly Chatt, Head of Youth Services
East Greenbush Community Library
10 Community Way
East Greenbush, NY 12061
chattm@eglibrary.org

Albany Public Library

Three Temporary Library Assistant Positions Available
Central Branches - East Branches - West Branches

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to apply

General Statement of Duties: Under the supervision of the Librarian III at each service location, this employee will provide support for library programming and other related activities.

Classification: Library Assistant (Temporary)

Job Description:

Employees in this classification in the service departments will routinely participate in the following activities:
Provides support in planning and implementation of library programming and related activities. Library assistants are involved with the promotion of library programs and services though displays, planning , conducting and evaluating programs under the supervision of higher- level staff, and providing instructions to the public in the use of library resources and other tasks of a similar nature as necessary. On the job training is provided under the supervision of higher- level staff.

Required Skills and Abilities: This position requires strong interpersonal skills, particularly tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and coworkers, basic computer skills, a working knowledge of general library operations, the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, flexibility in work schedule, a good sense of humor, and a positive work attitude. Ability to work as part of a team is a must.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree.

Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening and weekend hours averaging 10-13 hours per week from late June- August 2018.

Supervisor: Librarian III

Salary: $17.92 per hour

Deadline: Until filled

Apply to:

Marjorie K. Reinhart, Human Resources & Finance Manager
161 Washington Avenue
Albany, NY 12210
reinhartm@albanypubliclibrary.org

Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is committed to increasing diversity within its organization.

We've got a brand new way to access library resources! Public libraries in Albany & Rensselaer counties now offer an app called UHLS Mobile, available for free in both Android and Apple app stores.

The app features include the ability to search the UHLS catalog; check the status of a library card account; place physical items (such as books, CDs and DVDs) on hold so they can be picked up at the library; discover and access digitally distributed items like ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines; and connect users to other information such as library hours and program calendars. The app even can scan the ISBN barcode of any book to see whether our libraries own a copy of a specific title—and place a request for that book right away. Download UHLS Mobile today and take us with you wherever you go this summer!

Full press release is here.

NYS Senator Hugh T. Farley receives the 2017 William Meredith Advocate Award for his extraordinary efforts on behalf of New York’s libraries.

UHLS honored recently retired NYS Senator Hugh T. Farley, presenting him with the UHLS William Meredith Library Advocate Award.

The full award citation is here.

Albany, NY (June 15) -- The Upper Hudson Library System held its 56th annual celebration of public library service in Albany and Rensselaer Counties at the Albany Country Club in Voorheesville, NY on Wednesday, June 14. UHLS Board President Tara Ricard said, “The public libraries in Albany and Rensselaer Counties are changing lives every day and the Upper Hudson Library System celebrates this transformative work through our annual dinner and awards program.”

Read the full press release here.

Children’s, tween, and teen programs in UHLS libraries are now more accessible than ever! Libraries in Upper Hudson Library System have pooled their programs in one program calendar, available at http://events-ys.uhls.org/. Users can search by date, location, or age categories.

Public libraries offer scores of activities during summer months to interest kids and teens in reading and help them combat “summer learning loss.” Kids who don’t read much over the summer can lose significant skills and return to school behind their peers. The joint program calendar makes finding a fun, free library event in UHLS libraries for children easy for parents.

• Access the joint youth services program calendar here.
• See a list of local public libraries here.
• More about summer learning loss and libraries here.

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