Local History Librarian, Librarian II

(December 19, 2024)

Position Title - Local History Librarian, Librarian II

Supervisor Title (All entry and mid-level position supervisors should be qualified, professional archivists.)- Librarian III

Position Type - Full-time, permanent

Benefits - Yes

Salary Range - $76,000 - $85,000

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS - LOCAL HISTORY LIBRARIAN AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS - LIBRARIAN II. NEWBURGH FREE LIBRARY

SUMMARY

The Newburgh Free Library seeks an exceptionally well organized and experienced full time Librarian to lead our Local History Department. The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of archival practices, familiarity with the Newburgh community, an interest in learning about the history of Newburgh, the ability to work carefully and methodically with special collections, and to direct and supervise the work of other department staff. The candidate will also be responsible for the daily maintenance of the Library’s Federal and NYS government documents collections, both tangible and online. The ideal candidate will also oversee the processing, deaccessioning and recordkeeping of the document collections.

The Newburgh Free Library is a mid-sized urban library serving the people of the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, and the Town of New Windsor. The Main Library in the City of Newburgh has beautiful views, sitting atop a hill overlooking the Hudson River. With over 60 staff members, 2 locations, and a service area of approximately 60,000 people, the Newburgh Free Library is a bustling place. This Librarian II position is a union title, 35 hours a week, requiring one night a week and one Saturday a month. The Local History Librarian reports directly to the Head of Adult Services

TO APPLY

External applicants must respond via the OLAS Web Site (www.olasjobs.org) on or before January 8th, 2025.

Internal applicants must submit a current resume and letter of interest to: Office of Human Resources, 124 Grand St. Newburgh, NY 12550 or FAX to 563-3468

https://www.senylrc.org/job/librarian-ii-local-history-the-newburgh-free-library/