What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at City of Saratoga Springs?
This is a civil service position. For further consideration, please submit the city of Saratoga Springs, NY application. The full announcement can be found on www.saratoga-springs.org. Please read the full announcement on our website.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online at www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you. Please email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org with any questions.
Completed applications can be emailed into civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in or dropped off to the office.
PLEASE NOTE - WE HAVE LIBRARIAN I, II AND III OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. BE SURE TO VISIT OUR CITY WEBSITE TO READ EACH INDIVIDUAL POSTING.
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LIBRARIAN I
SALARY: 2025 $55,341 - $61,839 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance)
DUTIES: Under direction from a higher level librarian or administrative director, the Librarian I performs professional librarian work, with responsibilities in the areas of information services, outreach, programming, resource development, professional development, and ad-hoc leadership support. Supervision may be exercised over the work of paraprofessional and clerical staff, as well as volunteers. Performs related work as required.
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LIBRARIAN II
SALARY: 2025 $62,950 - $67,723 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance) AND
Ø Two (2) years of full-time experience as a professional Librarian OR Four (4) years of part-time verifiable experience as a professional Librarian OR Equivalent combination of full and part-time experience as a professional Librarian (totaling verifiable minimum of two years or 3,640 hours).
DUTIES: Under direction from a higher level librarian or administrative director, the Librarian II performs advanced librarian work, with responsibilities in the areas of information services, outreach, programming, resource development, training and staff development, project management, and leadership support. Supervision may be exercised over the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers. Performs related work as required.
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LIBRARIAN III
SALARY: 2025 $69,515 - $78,290 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance) AND
Four (4) years of full-time experience as a professional Librarian, at least two (2) years of which have been in a supervisory capacity, subsequent to the MLS.
DUTIES: This is advanced professional work involving overall responsibility for a major functional area of the library, such as Adult Services, Youth Services, or Circulation & Technical Services. The Librarian III has responsibility for the coordination, administration, and policy implementation for the assigned area to ensure efficient operation. The Librarian III performs work with minimal supervision and with much latitude in developing, administering, and implementing a program of service encompassing information services, outreach, programming, resource development, training and staff development, project management, and leadership for the assigned department. The Librarian III reports to the Library Director, and exercises supervision over the work of subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff and volunteers. Performs related work as required.
Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online at www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org to request one be sent to you. Please email civilservice@saratoga-springs.org with any questions.
Completed applications can be emailed into civilservice@saratoga-springs.org, mailed in or dropped off to the office.
PLEASE NOTE - WE HAVE LIBRARIAN I, II AND III OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. BE SURE TO VISIT OUR CITY WEBSITE TO READ EACH INDIVIDUAL POSTING.
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LIBRARIAN I
SALARY: 2025 $55,341 - $61,839 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance)
DUTIES: Under direction from a higher level librarian or administrative director, the Librarian I performs professional librarian work, with responsibilities in the areas of information services, outreach, programming, resource development, professional development, and ad-hoc leadership support. Supervision may be exercised over the work of paraprofessional and clerical staff, as well as volunteers. Performs related work as required.
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LIBRARIAN II
SALARY: 2025 $62,950 - $67,723 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance) AND
Ø Two (2) years of full-time experience as a professional Librarian OR Four (4) years of part-time verifiable experience as a professional Librarian OR Equivalent combination of full and part-time experience as a professional Librarian (totaling verifiable minimum of two years or 3,640 hours).
DUTIES: Under direction from a higher level librarian or administrative director, the Librarian II performs advanced librarian work, with responsibilities in the areas of information services, outreach, programming, resource development, training and staff development, project management, and leadership support. Supervision may be exercised over the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers. Performs related work as required.
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LIBRARIAN III
SALARY: 2025 $69,515 - $78,290 LOCATION: Saratoga Springs Public Library (SSPL) RESIDENCY: No residency requirement
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices (some universities have renamed their programs and no longer designate the degree as a Master’s in Library Science—contact the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development for assistance) AND
Four (4) years of full-time experience as a professional Librarian, at least two (2) years of which have been in a supervisory capacity, subsequent to the MLS.
DUTIES: This is advanced professional work involving overall responsibility for a major functional area of the library, such as Adult Services, Youth Services, or Circulation & Technical Services. The Librarian III has responsibility for the coordination, administration, and policy implementation for the assigned area to ensure efficient operation. The Librarian III performs work with minimal supervision and with much latitude in developing, administering, and implementing a program of service encompassing information services, outreach, programming, resource development, training and staff development, project management, and leadership for the assigned department. The Librarian III reports to the Library Director, and exercises supervision over the work of subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff and volunteers. Performs related work as required.
Salary : $55,341 - $78,290
