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Library Assistant – Youth & Family Services (Full-Time)

 

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Position Overview:
The East Greenbush Community Library is currently accepting applications for a full-time Library Assistant to join our dynamic and dedicated Youth & Family Services team. If you have a passion for working with young children – especially preschoolers – and love creating joyful, engaging experiences for families, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. This position supports the daily operations of the Children’s and Teen Rooms, with a focus on providing exceptional service to children, caregivers, and educators. The Library Assistant collaborates with Youth Services Librarians on early literacy initiatives, collection maintenance, and the planning and delivery of programs for children, teens, and families. Creativity, warmth, and a love for early learners are essential!

Key Responsibilities:
• Assisting patrons in the use of the library’s collections and services.
• Maintaining a comfortable library atmosphere for children, young adults, and families.
• Staffing the Youth Services Department, as assigned.
• Helping to maintain collections.
• Helping to plan, implement, and assist with programming held both in the library and at outreach locations.
• Planning and creating displays of materials.
• Keeping statistics for department reports.
• Helping to organize the service desk, storage closets, and work areas.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of the Summer Reading Program.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor’s degree; or
• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate’s degree and two (2) years of library experience
• Experience working with children and teens.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:
• Be able to embrace and add to a playful, creative, and collaborative environment.
• Be excited to work with children, young adults, and families.
• Be able to interact with and assist the public in a friendly and responsive manner.
• Be organized and have strong attention to detail.
• Have strong computer skills.

Compensation: $21.02-$26.28 per/hour (step schedule range, based on experience).

Assignment: 37.5 hours/week; includes some evenings during the week and participation in a weekend rotation.

Reports to: Head of Youth & Family Services

Benefits:
• Comprehensive insurance package (medical, dental, vision, life)
• NYS Retirement System
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and mission-driven team

Application Instructions: This is a civil service position; appointments are provisional; and the successful candidate must take the required exam when available. Civil Service applications are available in person at the library or online. Please submit your application, resume, cover letter, and three professional references to search@eglibrary.org or deliver them in person (attn. Amy McCarthy). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Us:
At the East Greenbush Community Library, we are dedicated to being a vibrant community hub where learning, creativity, and connection thrive. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we aim to inspire learning, imagination, collaboration, and compassion by providing our community with equitable access to resources in a welcoming environment. Serving over 100,000 patrons each year, we circulate more than 250,000 items and host programs that engage over 25,000 participants. Proudly recognized by the Times Union as the region’s Best Library (2nd place) for five consecutive years, we’re excited to expand our team with individuals who share our passion for making a meaningful impact.

Subject East Greenbush Card UHLS Card UHLS MyCard
Library Card Registration Free to any individual who resides or pays taxes in the East Greenbush Community Library taxing district or Town of Schodack. Cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Free to any individual who volunteers or works at the EGRN Library. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Free to partner educational agencies with verified employment. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

Those that live outside the UHLS area may purchase a temporary card at the price established by our Table of Fines and Fees. Cards expire and must be renewed yearly.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 Free to residents residing in a community served by a UHLS library.

All ages eligible. Youth under age 16 must have their application completed and signed by a parent or guardian, who provides acceptable identification for them.

UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.

Card blocked at $5 or more in replacement costs or fines/fees

Fines vary according to individual library rules and UHLS resource sharing rules. The EGRN Table of Fines and Fees are applicable for items which are checked out from the East Greenbush Community Library

 The UHLS MyCard is a fine-free, limited-access library card for youth. It is intended to address multiple barriers to serving youth and families, including:

  • Barriers to access related to fines (e.g. computer access, checking out materials)
  • Parents not present for a child’s library card registration
  • Previous fines on a child’s card

Free for youth residing in a community served by a UHLS library.Applicants 18 and under who are applying for a limited use, UHLS Youth Only MyCard, need to provide name, address, and date of birth.UHLS library cards expire and must be renewed every three years.Youth ages birth to 18 can register unaccompanied, or with the help of a caregiver or relative who is not the child’s parent/guardian.This card may be used at all UHLS Libraries except for the Colonie Town Library.

Card blocked at $10 or more in replacement costs.

No fines for late items
Limits on # of Materials Borrowed Unlimited checkouts Unlimited checkouts Limited total items: Can only have 3 items checked out on their card at a time
Types of Items All eligible item types. All eligible item types except Museum Passes, ILL, and Hot off the Press. Active paid members of the Friends of the East Greenbush Community Library have access to all lending collections. Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Databases/Digital Content EGRN and UHLS subscription databases and digital content UHLS subscription databases and digital content Only items eligible to be borrowed are books (any age level), juvenile and young adult (teen) audiobooks, and juvenile and young adult (teen) DVDs.
Interlibrary Loan Nationwide UHLS Libraries UHLS Libraries
Program Registration Unlimited except by limited program capacity Preference given to resident cardholders Preference given to resident cardholders