Reference Librarian

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026

Public

The Floyd Memorial Library in Greenport, NY seeks a friendly, service-oriented individual to fill a full-time position as the Library’s Reference Librarian. This position reports to the Library Director.

Essential Functions:

• Provide professional and friendly service to patrons seeking reference, local history, or other library information, in-person, over the phone, or via email.
• Participate in collection development, weeding, cataloging, and organization of the Adult Nonfiction Collection, including (but not limited to) reference works, periodicals, books in Spanish, and adult DVD collections.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the Library of Things collection
• Participate in library circulation activities and offer technology assistance and/or training
• Act as co-lead of the Library’s efforts toward becoming a Certified Sustainable Library
• Be innovative in developing and executing programs, exhibits, or special projects
• Ability to interact with outside programmers and other vendors
• Maintain and report on area statistics and budget
• Light supervision of support staff and Library interns, and participates in training of new employees
• Attend professional development activities (such as offsite meetings, trainings, and conferences)
• May perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational and scheduling skills
• Demonstrated interest and proficiency in technology and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work independently, follow through with projects, and meet deadlines
• Be a team player, be flexible, and be willing to help in all library departments
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills and lead by example
• Spanish-speaking a plus

Required experience and training:

• ALA-Accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science (MLS or MLIS) and ability to gain/possess a New York State Professional Librarian’s Certificate

Hours, Wages, and Benefits

• Minimum starting salary: $60,000
• This position works 35 hours/week, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
• NYSHIP health insurance is 100% paid for individuals; paid vacation, personal, and sick time; 403(b) with employer match

The Floyd Memorial Library is an association library and is not subject to civil service requirements.