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Albany Public Library
2 - TEMPORARY - Part-Time, Library Assistants
Pine Hills
June 23, 2023
The Albany Public Library (APL) is looking for two part-time, temporary Library Assistants to join our dynamic, forward-
thinking team. The successful candidates will report to the Head of West Branches
This position entails a combination of day, evening and weekend hours with up to 28 hours available weekly.
General Statement of Duties:
Works together with other public service employees to provide quality information and customer services to customers of
the Albany Public Library. Library employees may be assigned other duties in addition to direct public service. The work
involves non-librarian duties and is performed under the general supervision of a Librarian.
Classification: Library Assistant (Temporary)
Job Description:
The successful candidate will assist the Librarian in providing circulation and reference and technology assistance;
performs a triage function, funneling reference questions requiring interpretation to the Librarian; assists
Librarian in cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, or index applying library principles as directed
by a Librarian; prepares exhibits and displays; conducts tours, book talks; maintains multi-media scheduling and
program scheduling; maintains and operates audio-visual material; conducts programming; enters and retrieves
information in an automated information system; performs stack maintenance; performs related work as required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
The ideal candidate for this position will bring a familiarity with current book trends, library technologies, popular culture,
and community information resources; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; good attention
to detail and ability to follow procedures consistently; good knowledge of layout, writing and public relations
skills; working knowledge of basic computer systems procedures; ability to recognize the titles of and retrieve
basic reference sources as requested by patrons; ability to do library research at user level; ability to operate and
maintain audio-visual equipment; ability to express ideas clearly and accurately both orally and in writing; ability
to read and comprehend written material; tact and courtesy in dealing with staff and public; physical conditions
commensurate with the demands of the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s
Degree; OR
B. At least 60 credit hours of college coursework.
Work Schedule: A combination of day, evening and weekend hours up to 28 hours per week is required.
This position runs for 3 months, July through September 2023
Supervisor: Head of West Branches
Salary: $19.59/hour
Deadline: Until Filled
Apply to: Send cover letter, resume and 3 professional references including email addresses to:
Melanie Metzger – Assistant Director
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.
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Albany Public Library educates, entertains, and empowers our community by connecting it to information, technology, and each other. We proudly serve the residents of Albany, NY and members of all public libraries in the Upper Hudson Library System (Albany and Rensselaer Counties). APL is comprised of 7 neighborhood branches: Arbor Hill / West Hill Branch 148 Henry Johnson Boulevard Albany, NY 12210 (518) 694-0596 Bach Branch 455 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 482-2154 Delaware Branch 331 Delaware Avenue Albany, NY 12209 (518) 463-0254 Howe Branch 105 Schuyler Street Albany, NY 1220 ...
2 (518) 472-9485 North Albany Branch 616 North Pearl Street Albany, NY 12204 (518) 463-1581 Pine Hills Branch 517 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12208 (518) 482-7911 Washington Avenue Branch 161 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210 (518) 427-4300
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