Librarian Position Temple Israel Center, a Conservative synagogue in White Plains, NY, seeks to hire a part-time librarian for its collection. Duties include collection management, circulation service, planning and delivering library programs for Nursery School students, children and adults, distance-learning instruction, support of research, and community outreach to promote use of library services. Knowledge of Hebrew and experience with collection digitization preferred. Schedule includes weekday afternoons and Sunday mornings. For more information or to apply, contact [email protected]
* Provides circulation/reference service and instruction to library patrons of all ages using print, media and computer resources; * Answers questions from the public in person, over the telephone and electronically; * Performs community outreach to promote and increase public participation and use of library services; * Assists in planning and delivering library programs for children, teens and/or adults; * Instructs patrons on the use of the Internet, computer applications and other Library services; * Assists with fines & fees management, collection development/weeding, reserves and opening/closing procedures; * Ensures patrons follow library policies and procedures; * May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Manager; * Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a strong, well-rounded liberal arts background; * Successfully demonstrated public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse patronage; * Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; * Successfully demonstrated ability to work as part of a team; * Strong organization and planning skills, including the ability to perform multiple projects or tasks simultaneously; * Strong computer and other related technology skills, including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint; * Demonstrated knowledge of computer services including on-line searching, social media and Library databases preferred; * Experience creating, conducting and/or participating in community training, programming and outreach preferred; * Demonstrated knowledge of library resources preferred. * Experience and interest in Children's programming and outreach preferred.
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