Capital Area Library Assistants - CALA

Dear CALA members,

Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 2:00pm at CDLC 800 Troy Schenectady Rd. Latham

All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

JOB POSTING FOR RPI- Please apply directly to RPI.

Are you looking for an entry-level position in an academic library in the Capital Region? Or maybe you know someone who is?
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is accepting applications for a full-time, Library Associate position in Troy, NY.

Job Description: The Library Associate is primarily responsible for providing customer service at the Libraries’ Service Desks and using information systems for circulation, class reserves, and Interlibrary Loan. This position may also coordinate daily collection management, provide training to student workers, and assist with materials and transactional processing.

This is a non-standard shift:
Hours are Thursday through Monday 11:30AM - 8:00PM.
The days off each week are Tuesday and Wednesday
Hours are subject to change.

Apply Online
https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493918/library-associate

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national, and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Details - Library Associate - RPI Jobs Apply now Job no: 493918 Work type: Full Time Location: Troy, NY Categories: Staff, Administrative Support, Student Services and Academic Support

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Dear CALA members,
Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Wednesday May 10, 2023 at 2:00pm at CDLC 800 Troy Schenectady Rd. Latham

All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

CALA members, we need your help! Give us your ideas for topics for our next workshop. Post here, send us a message or email [email protected] and we will review at our next Coordinating Committee meeting. Thank you!📖📚

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CALA members, we have extended the deadline to submit nominations for the CALA Outstanding Service Award. Please take a moment to review the criteria and submit a colleague for this Award. If you'd like more information or a copy of the criteria or nomination forms in Word, please contact Jean Guyon, [email protected] and we'll be glad to get you started on a nomination. Thank you!

**Please apply directly to Saugerties Library**

Saugerties Library, NY

Library Assistant

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves performing paraprofessional library duties assisting a professional librarian. A librarian performs the most technical and administrative tasks and may delegate to the incumbent the responsibility of overseeing an entire function of the library such as reference, circulation, cataloguing, classification, etc. Additionally, incumbents interact on a regular basis with other public libraries and institutions in locating material and obtaining information. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director and Assistant Director with leeway allowed to make independent decisions on routine issues. Supervision may be exercised over subordinates. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

Supervises library circulation and circulation staff;

Oversees workflow and communicates with other libraries about item repair and lost items;

Processes new materials;

Quality control: Reviews staff shelf reading;

Trains new staff on circulation procedures;

Communicates new circulation policies and procedures to circulation staff;

Works shifts on the circulation desk(s);

Assists the Librarian I with overseeing the library’s IT: the Library's automation and communication systems including SAM and Deep Freeze;

Troubleshoots computer-related problems;

Responsible for maintaining inventory of technology hardware;

Makes recommendations to the Director regarding automation issues;

Recommends new types of services;

Keeps informed of professional by participating in training and workshops, educational courses.

May perform other tasks as assigned.



Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school and 4 years library support staff experience (or an advanced degree). This is a Civil Service Competitive position, and will be filled on a provisional basis pending the results of a Civil Service examination.



Preferred Qualifications: Educational Preference: A two- year degree or Bachelor’s degree, especially in Information Science.

Hours: 35 hours a week. Saturday hours required (10- 2:00 pm).

Salary range: $18.00-19.00 an hour depending on experience



The Saugerties Public Library offers New York State Retirement, health insurance, vacation, sick and personal days.





Resume review begins immediately.

Interested candidates please email your resume, cover letter and three professional references to Search Committee at [email protected]



Saugerties Public Library

91 Washington Ave.

Saugerties, NY 12477

**Please apply directly to SUNY Albany for this position**
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=152670

Access Services Evening Associate

The University at Albany Libraries (State University of New York, Albany, NY) seek a flexible and enthusiastic individual with a strong desire and orientation toward providing user-focused services. The successful candidate must have the ability to work an afternoon/evening schedule during the fall and spring semesters (Monday-Thursday, 1:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m.; Friday, 12:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m.); an earlier schedule may apply to adjust with library hours during winter and summer sessions.

The Access Services Evening Associate assists with overseeing library access services in the evening hours; manages policy and procedure documentation to support rapidly changing access services operations across three libraries; develops training guides for both student and staff training programs; and manages the student employee training program. The associate closes the Science Library facility Monday - Friday and adjusts the daily staff service rotation schedule as needed to ensure service continuity.

The incumbent will work in-person/on-site in the University and Science libraries on the uptown campus and report to the Assistant Head of Access Services.

For additional information, including qualification requirements and application instructions: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=152670

Application deadline: September 30, 2022

The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.

About the University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of more than 17,900 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, NY, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

University at Albany Job Posting: Access Services Evening Associate University at Albany Job Posting: Access Services Evening Associate

**Please apply directly to the Bethlehem Public Library as noted below**

Library Assistant, Full Time – Public Services

Bethlehem Public Library (Delmar, NY)

Bethlehem Public Library (Delmar, NY) is seeking an enthusiastic, approachable, customer service oriented individual with a positive attitude to join their Public Services team.

The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with and providing public service to a diverse population. Excellent interpersonal and communication are necessary to engage users in an effort to offer varied assistance, promote library services and provide exceptional customer service. The incumbent will work in the public service area, including two public desks, assist with programming, participate in community engagement events and assist with collection maintenance. Additional duties include coordination and support of library volunteers. See the job description below to learn more about the distinguishing features and typical work activities of the position.



Type of appointment: Provisional. There is no list available for filling a vacancy in the competitive class for this title. A qualified candidate may be appointed to fill a vacancy as provisional until selection and appointment can be made after competitive examination. Provisional appointees are subject to apply, take the examination when offered, pass and be reachable on that list. If the provisional appointee fails to apply for examination by the filing date, fails to take the exam, fails the exam or is not reachable on the list, their services then terminated. Provisional appointees must meet the minimum qualifications at the time of provisional appointment. Provisional appointments are subject to approval by Albany County Civil Service.



Special Requirement: Applicants may be eligible for permanent appointment if they have a current or previous permanent civil service appointment to a Library Assistant title in New York State.



LIBRARY ASSISTANT



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performance of paraprofessional librarian or specialized non-librarian duties. Requires aptitude to operate independently within prescribed responsibilities. The work is performed under the general supervision of a librarian or library manager. Incumbent may perform the full range of duties or concentrate on one area, depending on the needs of the library. Incumbents possess a good background of general education, but do not require a degree in library science; however, in many cases the individual may be currently enrolled in a graduate library science program. The incumbent may supervise the work of clerks, pages and/or volunteers. Does related work as required.



TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

· Assists Librarian in providing reference service, providing directional assistance to commonly used materials and information technology sources;

· Acts as initial point of contact for reference questions; may refer more complex questions to a librarian;

· Assists librarian in cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, and indexing, applying library principles as directed by a Librarian;

· Prepares library exhibits and displays;

· Conducts tours; organizes special events, library programs, and multi-media programs;

· May prepare research and complete forms relative to grant proposals;

· May perform system operation, maintenance, and back for PC or online computer systems;

· May perform basic financial recordkeeping;

· May assign work to, and oversee the work of, Library Clerks, Library Pages and/or volunteers;

· Uses computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing software, calendars or e-mail.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

· Good knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment applicable to library clerical work;

· Good knowledge of word processing software;

· Good knowledge of business arithmetic and English;

· Good knowledge of library services and practices;

· Good knowledge of writing and public relations skills;

· Ability to program library activities;

· Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions;

· Ability to do library research at the user level;

· Ability to read and comprehend written material;

· Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

A. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree; OR,

B. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with at least an Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of experience in education, public relations, research or communications; OR,

C. High School diploma or GED and four (4) years of experience in education, public relations, research, or communications.

Juris. Class: Competitive

ACCS Adopted: 03/05, Reviewed and readopted by ACCS resolution on 2/10/11

Revised: 06/10, 7/10, 8/22



Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm with one evening shift (1-9pm) per week, one weekend per month (Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12noon-5pm)

Salary: starting at $39,604 annual

To apply, submit the following: Albany County Civil Service Application for Employment (ACS-21, link below), cover letter and resume to Tracey McShane, Personnel Administrator at [email protected] by 8/26/2022.



Albany County Civil Service Employment Application - Albany County Civil Service

CALA members, In case you may not have seen this, sharing the sad news that Kathy Corbett's husband Jim has passed away. The CALA Coordinating Committee extends our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Kathy and her family. Preliminary details may be found here and in the Times Union print obituary section.

James J. Corbett Obituary (2022) Albany Times Union View James J. Corbett's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

JOB POSTING: PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY USING THE LINK BELOW.
*THIS IS NOT A POSITION WITH CALA*

Access Services Documentation & Training Specialist (Temporary, Full-Time)

The University at Albany Libraries (State University of New York, Albany, NY) seek a professional to serve as a temporary documentation and training specialist in the Access Services Department. The incumbent in this position will manage the department's documentation migration and update training content, as well as assist library users with both advanced and routine library transactions.



This is a temporary, full-time, six-month appointment to begin as soon as possible. The incumbent will work in-person/on-site in the University and Science libraries on the uptown campus and will report to the Assistant Head of Access Services. Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

For additional information, including qualification requirements, salary, and application instructions: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=143981

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Thank you for considering this opportunity.

The Capital Area Library Assistants Outstanding Service Award is an annual award presented to a local library assistant to acknowledge outstanding service to their library and to the library community. The Capital District Library Council, and the Capital Area Library Assistants, are the official sponsors of the Award.

The Outstanding Service Award is intended to promote the role and image of library assistants and support staff and recognize the importance of support staff in the library profession, in keeping with CALA’s goal To enhance a professional image of library support staff within the library community.

Please see attached documents for more information on the award and how to nominate a member of your library staff!

Dear CALA members,



Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday 3/8/22 @ 2:00 pm via Zoom.
All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

If you have any questions about our meetings or would like more information, please let us know.

Job announcement from the Southern Adirondack Library System. This is NOT a position with CALA. Please apply directly with SALS.

Library Clerk – Southern Adirondack Library System

The Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS), located in Saratoga Springs, NY, is seeking a detail-oriented part-time library clerk to perform copy cataloging, original cataloging and database maintenance at the system offices.

The successful candidate must possess organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. The position reports to the Collection Management Consultant.

Requirements:

· Two years of cataloging experience preferred

· Understanding of MARC records and Dewey Decimal Classification

· Experience using the Polaris ILS preferred

· Associate’s degree preferred

About us:

SALS provides leadership, effective and efficient services, continuing education and technology to support member library services to all of the residents in Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.

Compensation and benefits:

The Southern Adirondack Library System offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

· Flexible spending accounts

· Optional participation in NY State Retirement

· NYS Deferred Compensation Plan a 457(b)

· Vacation/sick leave benefits

· 21 hours per week at $20 per hour

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2022. Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: Jill Ryder, Assistant Director [email protected]

SALS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the successful candidate will need to follow health guidelines established by NYS and the CDC.ibrary Clerk – Southern Adirondack Library System

The Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS), located in Saratoga Springs, NY, is seeking a detail-oriented part-time library clerk to perform copy cataloging, original cataloging and database maintenance at the system offices.

The successful candidate must possess organizational skills and a strong attention to detail. The position reports to the Collection Management Consultant.

Requirements:

· Two years of cataloging experience preferred

· Understanding of MARC records and Dewey Decimal Classification

· Experience using the Polaris ILS preferred

· Associate’s degree preferred

About us:

SALS provides leadership, effective and efficient services, continuing education and technology to support member library services to all of the residents in Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties.

Compensation and benefits:

The Southern Adirondack Library System offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

· Flexible spending accounts

· Optional participation in NY State Retirement

· NYS Deferred Compensation Plan a 457(b)

· Vacation/sick leave benefits

· 21 hours per week at $20 per hour

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2022. Interested applicants may submit their resume and cover letter to: Jill Ryder, Assistant Director [email protected]



SALS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the successful candidate will need to follow health guidelines established by NYS and the CDC.

Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday 1/11/22 @ 2:00 pm via Zoom.

All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

Library Aid position at Castleton Public Library. Please apply directly to Castleton Public Library using the link.

Now Hiring for a Part-Time Library Aide - apply by 9/3/2020 Job Opening: Library Aide, Castleton Public Library (Part-Time) The Castleton Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Aide. The library is currently operating on reduced hours of operation,...

Job opening at SUNY Albany Library. Please apply directly at UAlbany.

https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=134559

University at Albany Job Posting: Resource Sharing and Reserves Evening Associate University at Albany Job Posting: Resource Sharing and Reserves Evening Associate

Part time library clerk position at SUNY Schenectady. Please apply directly to SUNY Schenectady.

SUNY Schenectady County Community College Job Posting: PT IPS I Library SUNY Schenectady County Community College Job Posting: PT IPS I Library

We are hiring! For more on the position and how to apply, please visit: https://eglibrary.org/job-posting-library-clerk-part-time/

Via NYLINE email:
Reminder- Application letters for the LAMS NYLA conference scholarships are due Saturday July 31.
The Library & Leadership Management Section (LAMS) of the New York Library Association is seeking candidates for two scholarships to attend NYLA’s 2021 Conference in Syracuse for first time attendees. One award will be given to Directors/Branch Managers; the second is for Library Assistants/support staff. The awards are $800.00 each and will be sent to the selected candidates after registering for the NYLA conference. The stipends can be used to cover conference costs at the winners’ discretion.

The 2021 NYLA Conference will take place from Wednesday November 3- Saturday November 6. This year there will also be a virtual conference on Thursday October 28 and Friday October 29. The two-day event will include live virtual programs as well as a catalog of pre-recorded OnDemand content. Anyone who registers for the in- person conference will automatically be registered for full access to the virtual conference.

All scholarship applicants must submit a letter from a professional reference and an application in the form of a letter which includes:

§ Why you wish to attend conference

§ How the experience will benefit your work

§ How you will share what you learn with co-workers and/or colleagues

§ Your professional goals

§ How attending conference will help you achieve those goals

To apply for these scholarships, submit the application and letter of reference via email to Julie Dempsey at [email protected] by July 31, 2021 All applicants will be reviewed by the LAMS’ Scholarship Committee. The winners of these scholarships will be selected by August 15, 2021. Scholarship winners must be LAMS members at time of award.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/86637-new-york-legislature-passes-library-e-book-bill.html

New York Legislature Passes Library E-book Bill New York is now the second state to pass a bill that would ensure public libraries the right to license and lend e-books that are available to consumers in the state. The bill is now headed to governor Andrew Cuomo's desk.

Please find the committee approved minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting.

Dear CALA members,

Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday 3/9/2021 @ 2:00 pm via Zoom. Please contact us for Zoom link.

All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

Stress in the Library Assistant Profession
Friday, May 21, 2021 3:00 - 4:30pm

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Stress in the Library Assistant Profession. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. The relationship between stress, work, and health is complex and although current thinking and research on stress can teach us a lot, it can be difficult to know the difference between what’s truth and what’s myth, between what’s fact and what’s fiction. In this webinar, we will discuss the ...

Attached please find a copy of the agenda for our upcoming Coordinating Committee meeting on Tuesday 3/9/2021 @ 2:00 pm via Zoom.

All CALA members are welcome to attend the Coordinating Committee meetings, and we invite and encourage you to join us in our efforts to bring more useful programming to you, our members.

Attached please find a copy of the approved minutes of the January 12, 2021 meeting of the CALA Coordinating Committee.

Dear CALA Members,

CALA is excited to announce that our 2020 CALA Outstanding Service Award has been presented to Ms. Shari Cuomo. Shari currently serves as Senior Library Clerk in the Begley Library at SUNY Schenectady County Community College.

The CALA Outstanding Service Award was created to acknowledge outstanding service by local library assistants in their own libraries and in the library profession as a whole. The Capital District Library Council and the Capital Area Library Assistants are the official sponsors of the Award.

The Outstanding Service Award is intended to promote the role and image of library assistants and support staff and recognize the importance of support staff in the library profession, in keeping with CALA’s goal To enhance a professional image of library support staff within the library community.



Nominees for the award must be individuals who have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to service to their library, the library community and the library profession. The successful nominee transcends the normal definitions of excellence, going above and beyond the parameters of their job description to demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and problem solving.



In support of her nomination, Shari’s colleagues cited her initiative in managing many responsibilities in her library, including efforts to insure the smooth and successful relocation to a temporary workspace, necessitated by the library renovation. Her work in writing procedure manuals for both the temporary space and the new Learning Commons, all while answering questions and supporting staff, helped maintain the highest level of service for library patrons. In addition to her work in the library, Shari was cited for her service to the campus community, volunteering for the College’s food pantry, the campus COVID testing site and as an operator for the college-wide chat feature.



Our Coordinating Committee would like to thank Shari for her outstanding work and we are very proud to have her as one of our members. Her achievements embody the ideals of CALA and her service to our community stands as a model for our profession. Please join us in congratulating Shari on her Award!

For anyone interested in the Public Library Association's year in review.

2020: Year in Review See the story