Jobs
A list of jobs and employment opportunities at libraries throughout the Southern Adirondack Library System.
Southern Adirondack Library System
Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Trustees of the Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) seeks a Director to serve as the chief executive officer and have overall responsibility for the planning, development, and maintenance of this voluntary association of 34 autonomous public libraries in New York State’s Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties.
The SALS governance board comprises representatives from each of the four counties served by SALS and elected by the trustees of the 34-member libraries. Under broad policy guidance and direction from the board, the director:
- Champions a culture of intellectual freedom, reading, lifelong learning, and 21st-century literacies that supports each member library in delivering service to their residents.
- Provides vision and leadership for developing and implementing a new strategic plan and ensures that it is responsive to the needs of member libraries.
- Explores opportunities for strategic collaboration with location organizations and other NYS library systems.
- Collaborates with member directors and trustees to develop tools and/or training to improve their financial management skills, focusing on new directors and recently appointed trustees.
- Is responsible for all operations of SALS, including Human Resources, Finance, IT, Technical Services, Continuing Education, Communication, Facilities, and Programming
Qualified candidates will have a Master in Library Science or Master of Information and Library Science or its equivalent from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited institution; a minimum of eight (years of post-MLS experience, at least two (2) of which must have been in an administrative capacity and possession of or the ability to obtain and retain a New York State Public Librarian Professional Certificate.
SALS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, within the salary range of $145,000 – $161,054, along with generous benefits.
To learn more about SALS, the position, and the community it serves, please review the recruitment brochure at https://www.junegarcia.com/searches/sals
Applications are due by Midnight Sunday, May 18, 2025.
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Position
Shelver
Department
Youth Services
Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 2p-5p, and 1-2 Sundays a month 2p-5p.
Salary
$17.38/hour ($26.07 on Sundays)
Description
This position is responsible for shelving materials used in and returned to the library, and for maintaining the order and neatness of library collections.
Typical Work Activities
- Return library materials to shelves
- Empty book return
- Revise and straighten shelves, including dusting
- Read shelves for correct Dewey and alphabetical order
- Shift and/or weed collections as directed
- Clear tables and keep library rooms in order
- Related work as required
Work Context Requirements
- Repetitive movement and physical activities, including lifting, bending, arranging books, and standing for prolonged periods
- Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects
- Face-to-face interactions with library colleagues and patrons
- Being exact or highly accurate
- Working with external customers or the public
- Working with others in a group or team
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
- Performing job tasks in close physical proximity to others
Education and Experience
No minimum requirements
Skills Required
- Ability to understand and carry out oral written directions
- Ability to learn library classifications system in use
- Ability to read English
- Ability to work efficiently alone with and minimal direct supervision
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to stand and lift, and to arrange books on library shelves
Applications returned by mail should be routed to:
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
49 HENRY STREET
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Position
Cleaner
Department
Operations
Schedule
Monday 9p-1a, Tuesday 9p-1a, every other Friday 6p-10p, Saturday 5p-9p, and every third Sunday 5p-9p
Salary
$18.06/hour ($27.09 on Sundays)
Description
This position is responsible for performing routine building cleaning tasks. This is manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning duties. A Cleaner works under immediate supervision on recurring assignments, and receives specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment. Does related work as required.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and the ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; willingness to perform janitorial tasks; thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Please remit a cover letter and completed SSPL Application for Employment (obtain from Library or online:
https://www.sspl.org/about/be-informed/jobs/
to:
Applications returned by mail should be routed to:
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
49 HENRY STREET
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
Position
Cleaner
Department
Operations
Schedule
Friday 6p-10p, Saturday 5p-9p, and every third Sunday 5p-9p.
Salary
$18.06/hour ($27.09 on Sundays)
Description
This position is responsible for performing routine building cleaning tasks. This is manual work requiring efficient performance of simple building cleaning duties. A Cleaner works under immediate supervision on recurring assignments, and receives specific instructions on each new or unusual assignment. Does related work as required.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and the ability to use them economically and efficiently; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; willingness to perform janitorial tasks; thoroughness; dependability; good physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Please remit a cover letter and completed SSPL Application for Employment (obtain from Library or online:
https://www.sspl.org/about/be-informed/jobs/
to:
Applications returned by mail should be routed to:
SARATOGA SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES
49 HENRY STREET
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866