Employment

All hiring is performed in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law and the Municipal Civil Service Rules for Warren County. All positions in the Library are based on specifications for job titles that have been adopted by the Warren County Civil Service. All candidates must meet the minimum requirements as specified in the job description and pass the required test to be considered for the position. Labor class positions (Library Page and Cleaner) do not require a Civil Service test.

Current job openings and application for examination or employment are posted here and on the Warren County Civil Service website.

Notice of Vacancy
Librarian I
$47,507 annually plus benefits
35 hours per week, some nights & weekends

Crandall Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative F/T Librarian I to work in a busy Teen Center setting, provide subject expertise in Young Adult collections and resources, and to act as programming lead for patrons ages 13-19. The successful candidate will work with Teen Center staff to develop and implement large and small group programs that appeal to teen patrons' varied learning styles, energy levels, and interests. They should expect to present or provide support on several weekly programs for teens and to make occasional visits to area schools and community events as a Library representative. The candidate will work under the supervision of a Teen Services Librarian II as a part of the larger Youth Services department. The ability to build a rapport and connect empathetically with a large teen patron population with diverse needs is crucial to this position. The candidate must have excellent customer service skills, crowd control skills, and time management skills, be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, and exercise sound professional judgment. This position includes night and weekend hours.  Sustainable Library Initiative participant.

Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in Librarianship (MLS or MSIS) from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the NYS Education Department as following accepted education practices; and eligibility for a NYS Public Librarian’s professional certificate at the time of application; possession of certificate at the time of appointment.

Position will be filled based on Civil Service requirements. Note: This will be a provisional appointment. Permanent appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of a civil service examination and becoming reachable on the resulting eligible list.

Mail or e-mail resume, cover letter, and Warren County civil service application to:

Crandall Public Library
Attn: Julia Farrar, Head of Youth Services
jfarrar@sals.edu
251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801
(518)792-6508 x289

Applications will be accepted through October 15th, 2024.

Applications may be obtained from https://warrencountyny.gov/civilservice/exams

EOE/AA Employer

Adopted, Warren County Civil Service, January 28, 2009

Part-time Library Page
$15.86 per hour (2024 Rate)

Crandall Public Library is currently taking applications for the position of Library Page. For
further information about the position, please see the attached job description.

The ideal candidate must be able to work flexible hours, which may include mornings, evenings,
and weekends. They must also have a working knowledge of the organization of library
materials; Working knowledge of operation of basic library equipment; Ability to understand and
carry out simple oral and written directions; Ability to get along with patrons and fellow staff
members; Ability to place things in alphabetical and Dewey Decimal order; Ability to perform
close detail work; Ability to follow a prescribed routine; Ability to work in a dusty environment;
Ability to perform simple e-mail functions; Ability to perform basic searching functions on the
public access catalog; Accuracy in organizing material.

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. This includes lifting objects
such as books and supplies up to 15 lbs., and pushing heavy carts of books.

Applications may be obtained from http://warrencountyny.gov/jobs

EOE/AA Employer

Qualified Candidates should e-mail, mail, or drop off the completed Warren County Application
for Employment, resume (if applicable), and three references to the attention of:

Rickele Lomax, Librarian
rlomax@sals.edu
Crandall Public Library
251 Glen Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801

Applications will be accepted through October 25, 2024