Employment Opportunities in Southeastern NY

Organizations in the SENYLRC service area (Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties) who wish to list library jobs here should e-mail a copy of the job posting to jobposting@senylrc.org. It is the responsibility of the organization posting a job announcement to notify SENYLRC when a job search has ended.  We will keep the job posted for one month or until contacted by the library, whichever comes first.  

Job seekers, if you are in doubt about the status of an announcement, please contact the organization advertising the job.

Library Clerk, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

Department: Medical Library
Position: Permanent, part time, 16 hours per week
Pay rate: $12.44/hour
Posting Date: December 8, 2008

Vassar Brothers Medical Center Medical Library is seeking a part-time Library Clerk to work closely with the library manager in the provision of services to Medical Center staff. Daily duties include office management, article verification, interlibrary article exchange ordering and processing, maintenance of holdings lists, assisting staff in accessing electronic and print resources, and assisting the manager in the provision and promotion of services. Performs additional duties as assigned, including participation in library and archival projects.

Qualifications:
College-level education preferred. Previous library experience is preferred but not required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook). The ideal candidate will be able to: perform exacting work with attention to detail despite interruptions; multi-task and prioritize appropriately; work independently and as a member of a two-person team; and be able to understand the inter-relatedness of tasks. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a strong sense of responsibility. Candidate must be able to provide excellent customer service in a pleasant manner to all library users. The candidate should have an understanding of the importance of the Library's role in supporting the needs of health care professionals in a top-quality regional medical center.

To apply:
Please visit www.health-quest.org and click on “Apply for A Job”. To complete your application, you will be required to attach your cover letter, resume, and contact information for references. This position will remain open until filled.

(posted 12/9/08)

Orange-Ulster BOCES School Library System Coordinator, Monroe, NY

Description:
The Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the School Library System program, which provides services to member libraries in 17 school districts and 36 non-public schools under the System's Plan of Service as approved by the BOCES Cooperative Board of Education and the New York State Education Department. Additionally, the Coordinator manages the Library Automation, Media Library, and Professional Reference Library cooperative services.

Qualifications:
NYS Certification as School Library/Media Specialist and minimum of three years experience as a School Library Media Specialist. NYS School District Leader certification or obtain within 3 years of appointment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Start date: Immediate

Salary commensurate with experience.

Please mail or fax with resume to:
Paul Strollo, Director
Harriman Learning Center
163 Harriman Heights Rd.
Monroe, NY 10950
Fax: 845 781-4364

(re-posted 12/9/08)

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