Children’s Librarian Job Opening

Job Title:  Children’s Librarian/Librarian II

                  

Job Description:

The Olean Public Library is seeking a full-time Librarian II to run our busy Children’s Department.  Work involves supervising the children’s service staff, developing and directing children’s library programs, and selecting materials for the children’s collection.

 

Duties:

• Trains, assigns duties, supervises and evaluates Children’s department staff.
• Provides reference and readers’ advisory service at the Children’s reference desk.
• Recommends, plans, implements, and promotes new types of services based on patron needs and early childhood development research. Develops and conducts programs, tours, and story times.
• Serves as liaison for library services to community groups and other libraries.
• Prepares reports of activities in the Children’s department.
• Evaluates, selects, and weeds library materials in the juvenile collection, keeping in mind current trends in children’s literature and education.
• Writes and implements grants.
• Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, library system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and professional materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of children’s literature and programming as well as child development
• Experience providing early childhood or early literacy programming
• Ability to supervise the work of others
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Tact and courtesy in dealing with the public
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of computers, software applications and emerging technologies

 

Benefits: 12 paid holidays, 22 vacation days, 3 personal days per year, health insurance, and New York State Employee’s Retirement System. The 2014 hiring range for Librarian II is $37,488 – $39,003.

 

Minimum Qualifications: A Masters Degree in Librarianship from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association; eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian’s professional certificate at time of application, possession of certificate at time of appointment; and two (2) years of professional library experience in children’s services. Supervisory experience preferred.

 

This is a civil service competitive title; therefore appointment will be made on a provisional basis only. To be eligible for permanent status, the individual accepting appointment will be required to pass a civil service exam and score among the top three.

 

Send resume by May 2, 2014 by mail or email to:

 

Kim Mahar, Assistant Director

kmahar[at]oleanlibrary.org

Olean Public Library

134 N. 2^nd Street

Olean, NY 14760

www.oleanlibrary.org

Olean Public Library Budget

Budget Hearing Tuesday April 8th at 7pm in the library.

Philosophy — Not Numbers

It’s important that you understand our philosophy before you vote.

Each year we, as Trustees, go through the same agonizing decision-making process, whether to present a budget that we think voters will approve of, or to present a budget which reflects our perception of the community’s needs.

We traditionally select the second alternative: this budget is one which will enable us to continue providing you with all the things to which you have become accustomed and which make the library the truly outstanding center of the community that it is.

In the past you have shown faith in our ability to provide materials, services, and surroundings which are consistent with your needs and desires. We cannot, in good faith, limit our proposed budget to an amount we think you will approve. That would be unfair to you. What we must do is carefully decide how many tax dollars it will take to run the Library in a way that will both please you and serve you. This, we think, is what Trustees are supposed to do, and it is what we have done.

If our perception is accurate and you agree with our philosophy, it is important that you tell us that at the polls. If, on the other hand, we have misjudged your desires, you must tell us so at the polls. We hope that we have your support.

We ask this of you: carefully consider our ideas and don’t make your decision based simply upon numbers. Consider the actual cost to you; see what a small portion it is of your total tax. Compare your share of the cost of the Library to other family expenses you routinely pay without a second thought.

There is no doubt that the Library is the best buy for your tax dollar, something you can use and enjoy! You can see how it’s run and you can see the quality and diversity of the materials and programs we offer. We think you like what you see, and we think you’d like to keep it that way.

Please vote in support of our library budget proposal.

 The Library Trustees

 

Budget hearing – Tuesday, April 8, 2014

On May 6, 2014 you will be asked to vote upon one proposition for 2014:

Shall the Board of Education of the Olean City School District be authorized to raise by tax levy upon the taxable property thereof, an additional $19,205 for the Olean Public Library to increase its annual appropriation from $960,260 to $979,465?

First Tax Increase in 5 Years

An increase in funds is needed to balance

• additional purchases of Books, eBooks, DVD’s, Audio-Books & other Library Materials.
• continued Library Programming for all ages
• building maintenance, fuel and utility costs.
• increases in wage and retirement costs.

The estimated impact on the tax rate for school district residents will be:

City of Olean, an additional 3¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value

Town of Olean an additional 3¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value

Town of Portville an additional 3¢ per $1,000 of assessed property value

Proposed 2015 Operating Budget

INCOME
Real property tax	$979,465
Earnings from investments	2,000
Local Sponsor Incentive Aid	6,450
Library System Grant	250
Gifts and donations	19,000
Sale of used books	100
Copy machine receipts and other miscellaneous income	35,000
NYS CLD Grant	29,350
NYSCA Grant Other CCLS Grants	17,000 100
Library charges	16,500
Appropriated fund balance	74,856
total income	$1,180,071
APPROPRIATIONS
Salaries and benefits	$791,952
Library materials	159,500
Building operation & maintenance	123,119
Administrative expenses	105,500
total appropriations	$1,180,071