********************Amendment Issued 7-26-18********************
Please see below under Residency section.

Residence Requirements:

THERE ARE NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS EXAMINATION.   This eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in public libraries throughout the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System.

A promotion examination will be held at the same time as this examination. The list resulting from the promotion examination will be used first but appointments from this open competitive examination are anticipated. 

***DELETE: Use of the list may be suspended after it is one year old for any position which it is practical to fill through a new promotion examination.
***ADD: The eligible list will have a minimum duration of one year from date of establishment or until exhausted, up to a maximum duration of four years. The eligible list resulting from this examination may supersede currently existing eligible lists with the same job title after one year or when they are exhausted.*****

Examples of Duties:

A Librarian II performs professional work such as selecting books and materials, original cataloging and original classifying.  Typical tasks include performing difficult and involved informational and referral services, developing and conducting progress for community groups and compiling bibliographies;

Utilizes information resources in a variety of formats to meet needs of library patrons; may serve as subject specialist.

Manages the daily operations of assigned department under the guidance of a higher level librarian or administrator including, but not limited to, assignment of tasks, scheduling, and evaluation of lower level staff;

Provides oversight of operations at assigned branches under guidance of a higher level librarian; assists lower level librarians and library staff within assigned group of branches; recommends appointment, promotion, disciplinary action of lower level branch staff; provides oversight of branch collection and makes recommendations to Central Collection Development for new materials;

Recommends new services based on identified patron needs;

Directs planning and implementation of library program for patrons of all ages; Publicizes library activities and materials through displays, bibliographies, brochures, social media, websites, etc.

Performs varied and/or specialized professional library work in collection development, including acquisition, evaluation and selection, discarding, weeding and withdrawal of library materials;

Performs original cataloging as well as advanced classification and record editing;

Prepares statistical and/or narrative reports, memoranda and correspondence, grant applications and budget estimates;

Serves as a liaison for library services to community groups or other libraries;

Keeps informed of professional developments. 

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Candidates must meet the following requirements on or before August 1, 2018:

A Master's degree from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the New York State of Education Department and 2 subsequent years of satisfactory professional library experience in a library of recognized standing; or an equivalent combination of training and experience approved by the Public Librarian's Certification Examination Committee of the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OR APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate at the time of application for appointment, possession of certificate at time of appointment. Candidates that possess a valid New York State Public Librarian's provisional certificate (issued prior to 1/1/77) also qualify.

Travel is required for several assignment areas, therefore, candidates may be required to demonstrate possession of a valid NYS Driver's License and means of transportation at time of appointment.

Notes:

1. Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the experience requirements. 

2. Your degree and/or college credit must have been awarded by a regionally accredited college or university or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices. A grade of "D" or better is necessary for a course to be credited as successfully completed. If your degree and/or college credit was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. You can write to this Department for a list of acceptable companies providing this service; you must pay the required evaluation fee.

Notice to Candidates: Transcripts will now be accepted by the Department of Personnel ONLY at time of application.
All subsequent transcripts must be submitted at time of interview.

The New York State Department of Civil Service has not prepared a test guide for this examination. 

Subjects of Examination:

There will be no written or oral test for this examination.  If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will receive a rating based upon an evaluation of your training and experience against the duties of the position being tested.

Candidates must first complete an examination application and return it to the Erie County Personnel Department on or before the last filing date of August 1, 2018

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 on September 1, 2018, and approved candidates will be required to complete and submit this questionnaire between September 1, 2018 and midnight, September 30, 2018.  NOTE: Candidates will not be able to claim any credit for training or experience gained after the application filing deadline of August 1, 2018.

Candidates who fail to submit a questionnaire by midnight, September 30, 2018, will not receive a rating.  

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION FEE - READ CAREFULLY**

A $20.00 filing fee is required for this exam. The required fee must accompany your application. Send or bring check or money order made payable to Erie County Personnel Department and write the examination number(s) on your check or money order. Do not send or bring cash, as the County cannot be responsible for cash payment. As no refund will be made, you are urged to compare your qualifications carefully with the requirements for admission and file only for those examinations for which you are clearly qualified.