Positions at Bethlehem Public Library are classified by the Albany County Department of Civil Service.
Library Clerk, part-time
Bethlehem Public Library is seeking to fill a Library Clerk, part-time, position in the Circulation Services department. The work involves the performance of routine library clerical duties necessary for the proper organization and distribution of library materials. For example, the duties of this position consist of, but are not limited to, working at the Circulation Desk, providing direct public service, and processing and handling library materials.
Minimum qualifications:
A. Successful completion of thirty (30) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees; OR
B. Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and one (1) year of paid work experience in a library setting; OR
C. Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and six (6) months of general clerical work experience which involved dealing with the public and use of a personal computer.
The schedule is Monday and Friday evening 5-9pm and every 3rd weekend in rotation (Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 12noon-5pm; no Sundays during July and August). The position has an hourly pay rate/range of $16.26 per hour – $21.39 per hour. The position is classified as non-competitive and does not require an exam.
Please complete and submit an employment application, cover letter and resume. Employment applications are available at the Circulation Desk and the Information Desk, or, click here to download an employment application. Applications accepted through 4/19/2024.
Custodial and library page positions
- Employment applications can be obtained at the library or print a copy here. (pdf)
Completed employment applications should be returned to the library.
Librarian, clerical and administrative positions
- Employment applications can be obtained at the library or print a copy here. (pdf)
Completed employment applications should be returned to the library. - Exam announcements and applications for exams and employment are available at
the Albany County Department of Civil Service, 112 State Street, Room 660, Albany, NY or
on their web site: www.albanycounty.com/departments/civil-service
For further information, contact:
Personnel Administrator
Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Ave.
Delmar NY 12054
(518) 439-9314, ext. 3004
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