Librarian III

The work involves overall responsibility for a major functional area of a library, such as Technical Services, Reference, Collection Development or Children’s Services. The Librarian III has responsibility for coordination, administration and policy implementation for the assigned area to insure efficient operation. Work is performed under the general supervision the Library Director. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate professional, paraprofessional, clerical and volunteer personnel. Incumbent does related work as required.

A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices, and four (4) years of professional library experience subsequent to MLS.

There will be no written or oral test for this examination. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of their training and experience. Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Orange County Department of Human Resources. This examination consists of a rating of Training and Experience and is being administered by the New York State Department of Civil Service using the World Wide Web. Approved candidates will be sent a notice containing directions to a website address needed to complete a Training and Experience Questionnaire. The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be available only to approved candidates, who will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire. Candidates will have a minimum of two (2) weeks to complete and submit the questionnaire. NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience to be gained after the date of submission of the training and experience questionnaire. Langdon C. Chapman, Commissioner of Human Resources Date of Issue: 02/24/2023
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