Librarian II

Albany Public Library

Librarian II

Arbor Hill/West Hill Branch

PROVISIONAL

6-15-2023

General Statement of Duties: The incumbent directs and supervises a department or branch location of the

Albany Public Library. The incumbent selects materials and plans programs to meet the needs of the patrons and

may perform reference services. The Librarian II participates in staff selection, training, evaluation and/or

scheduling, discipline of employees. General supervision is received from a higher-level librarian or administrator.

Supervision is exercised over the work of other personnel.

Classification: Librarian II

Job Description:

• Provides reference and reader advisory services to library users and instructs public in proper use of

• Compiles bibliographies;

• Answers reference questions for library users and staff;

• Performs on-line computer searches of databases;

• Performs original cataloging and classifications;

• Supervises the work of clerical, paraprofessional, professional and volunteer personnel;

• Assigns duties, supervises and evaluates departmental or unit staff;

• Recommends, plans and implements new types of services;

• Performs difficult and involved informational and referral services;

• Performs varied and/or specialized professional library work in collection development, including

materials;

• Develops and maintains library materials collections;

• Develops and conducts programs of tours, book talks, multi-media programs, story and picture book

• Serves as a liaison with community groups and/or other libraries;

• Keeps informed of professional developments through attendance at professional organizations,

• Prepares statistical and narrative reports of activities, memoranda, correspondence and/or publicity

• Arranges special library theme displays;

• Arranges for and processes inter-library loans;

• Prepares new book and non-book materials for circulation;

• Participates in the implementation and/or enhancement of library automation;

• Enters and retrieves information in an automated information system;

• Performs stack maintenance;

• Performs related work as required.
  

Required Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures polices, aims and services. The ability to perform both

independently and as a team member; experience in planning and conducting teen programming; excellent

communication skills both orally and in writing; courtesy and flexibility. Ability to lift objects such as books,

supplies and files.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by

the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master’s Degree* in Library Science, Information Services

or equivalent and two (2) years of professional library experience in a library of recognized standing.

Special Requirement:

Eligibility and application for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of

appointment

This is a provisional civil service appointment with permanent (probationary) status after passing the civil service

exam, being reachable and appointed.

Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening, weekend and holiday hours is required.

Supervisor: Head of Central Branch Services

Salary: $56,978.85

Deadline: June 30, 2023

Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses:

Melanie Metzger

161 Washington Avenue

Albany, NY 12210

hr@albanypubliclibrary.org

Albany Public Library is an AA/EO institution and is strongly and actively committed to increasing diversity within

its organization.