Employment Opportunities
Library Desk Clerk
Job Announcement
Library Desk Clerk Position- P/T
The Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum Desk Clerks are responsible for creating an inviting atmosphere and offering excellent customer service at the Library circulation and Museum admission desks. Desk Clerks are the first line of service and represent the Library and Museum to the public.
Clerks are supervised by the Library Director.
Desirable Education and Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent with applicable, documented work experience.
Some Business School or Junior College desirable.
Excellent customer service skills and an appreciation for reading, education, and the arts is highly desirable.
Clerks must pass background, substance, and credit checks.
General Duties:
Place the patron and visitor first; actively greet and interact with arriving patrons and visitors
Provide patrons and visitors with information regarding Library and Museum programs and services.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized work station.
Write a report of any incident occurring on Library/Museum property.
Professionally answer the phone, provide information, and transfer calls as necessary.
Perform opening and closing duties.
Record automatic door count and reset at closing.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Library Duties:
Assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
Operate Polaris computer system to perform routine patron transactions such as placing holds, checking in/out materials, updating registration, and registering new library cards.
Collect and process late fines and replacement fees.
Use CASSIE system to print jobs and collect fees for printing.
Assist patrons in locating library materials and offer basic reference support using print and online sources.
Provide computer support to patrons including assistance with public computers, online catalog access, downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, etc.
Print out and fill daily library holds list.
Check in daily MVLS hold bins and call patrons who have holds.
Maintain Library collection through shelving and shelf reading of materials.
Assist Library Director with programs as needed.
Library and Museum Desk Clerks work as a team to ensure adequate desk coverage; all Clerks are trained in both Library and Museum duties for ease of daily operations and staff scheduling; all Clerks are expected to work as a team and at both desks with equal ease.
Museum Duties:
Open the Galleries upon arrival; close Galleries at end of day.
Greet everyone who walks through the front doors.
Introduce the exhibits and point out gallery locations.
Point out Museum rules as appropriate, particularly concerning no touching, food or drink, or photography.
Assist in creating a safe environment for visitors and the collection through monitoring gallery security cameras.
Perform scheduled Gallery walk throughs; report problems to Museum Director or Facilities as appropriate.
Operate Revel POS sales system for admission fees, memberships, Gift Shop and Regional Art Gallery purchases.
Operate cash drawer.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with other staff members to provide seamless customer service.
Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted to:
Library Clerk Position
Canajoharie Library
2 Erie Boulevard
Canajoharie, NY 13317
Or
humanresources@arkellmuseum.org
Application review will begin September 9 and continue until the position is filled.
Job Announcement
Library Desk Clerk Position- P/T
The Canajoharie Library and Arkell Museum Desk Clerks are responsible for creating an inviting atmosphere and offering excellent customer service at the Library circulation and Museum admission desks. Desk Clerks are the first line of service and represent the Library and Museum to the public.
Clerks are supervised by the Library Director.
Desirable Education and Experience:
High School graduate or equivalent with applicable, documented work experience.
Some Business School or Junior College desirable.
Excellent customer service skills and an appreciation for reading, education, and the arts is highly desirable.
Clerks must pass background, substance, and credit checks.
General Duties:
Place the patron and visitor first; actively greet and interact with arriving patrons and visitors
Provide patrons and visitors with information regarding Library and Museum programs and services.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked, and organized work station.
Write a report of any incident occurring on Library/Museum property.
Professionally answer the phone, provide information, and transfer calls as necessary.
Perform opening and closing duties.
Record automatic door count and reset at closing.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Library Duties:
Assist in creating a safe and welcoming environment for all patrons.
Operate Polaris computer system to perform routine patron transactions such as placing holds, checking in/out materials, updating registration, and registering new library cards.
Collect and process late fines and replacement fees.
Use CASSIE system to print jobs and collect fees for printing.
Assist patrons in locating library materials and offer basic reference support using print and online sources.
Provide computer support to patrons including assistance with public computers, online catalog access, downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, etc.
Print out and fill daily library holds list.
Check in daily MVLS hold bins and call patrons who have holds.
Maintain Library collection through shelving and shelf reading of materials.
Assist Library Director with programs as needed.
Library and Museum Desk Clerks work as a team to ensure adequate desk coverage; all Clerks are trained in both Library and Museum duties for ease of daily operations and staff scheduling; all Clerks are expected to work as a team and at both desks with equal ease.
Museum Duties:
Open the Galleries upon arrival; close Galleries at end of day.
Greet everyone who walks through the front doors.
Introduce the exhibits and point out gallery locations.
Point out Museum rules as appropriate, particularly concerning no touching, food or drink, or photography.
Assist in creating a safe environment for visitors and the collection through monitoring gallery security cameras.
Perform scheduled Gallery walk throughs; report problems to Museum Director or Facilities as appropriate.
Operate Revel POS sales system for admission fees, memberships, Gift Shop and Regional Art Gallery purchases.
Operate cash drawer.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with other staff members to provide seamless customer service.
Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted to:
Library Clerk Position
Canajoharie Library
2 Erie Boulevard
Canajoharie, NY 13317
Or
humanresources@arkellmuseum.org
Application review will begin September 9 and continue until the position is filled.
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Library Director
Job Announcement
Library Director Position – Full Time
The Canajoharie Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Librarian to serve as Director. The Canajoharie Library provides literary, entertainment, and information resources, and promotes the active use of these resources, for recreation, education and community engagement.
The Canajoharie Library and adjoining Arkell Museum are one legal organization, offering a unique opportunity to serve patrons, visitors, and students in a culturally rich and welcoming environment. The Library and Museum have some shared spaces (Great Hall, Classroom) and some shared staff (Head of Facilities, Bookkeeper). The Library and Museum operate as a collaborative organization with shared budget lines for joint operations, and dedicated budget lines for activities specific to the Library or Museum.
Candidates should have a Master’s Degree in library science or equivalent from a school that is accredited by the American Library Association; must be eligible for or possess a New York State Public Librarian certification; have experience working in a professional position in a library environment with increasing responsibility including in a supervisory capacity.
The salary for this position is $40,000. Benefits include health insurance and employer contributions to a 403b plan.
Cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted to:
Library Director Position
Canajoharie Library
2 Erie Boulevard
Canajoharie, NY 13317
Or
humanresources@arkellmuseum.org
Application review will begin July 8 and continue until the position is filled.
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