Technical Services Clerk

Valley Cottage Library, located in a nearby suburb of NYC, is a renowned community resource 
serving the 23,000 residents of the Nyack School District. We are seeking a highly motivated, 
enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our busy Technical Services Department. 

The Technical Services Department is responsible for the ordering, processing, and maintenance 
of the materials collections throughout the library. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, 
creative problem solver with a passion for details. Strong computer and technology skills 
required.

This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) reporting to the Head of Technical Services.

Minimum qualifications:
• Associate’s degree and/or equivalent combination of experience and training
• Experience in library technologies including relevant ILS preferred
• Proven mastery of Microsoft Office
• Ability to adapt readily to changing technologies, processes and procedures
• Ability to do physical work such as, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting (up to 30 lbs) 
and pushing full book carts

Responsibilities include:
• Processing of print and audiovisual materials (including applying spine labels, barcodes, 
book jackets, etc.) in a timely manner while upholding our high-quality standards
• Creating, updating and maintaining local holdings and item records in the library catalog
• Ordering, receiving, and invoicing print and audiovisual materials in the ILS Acquisitions 
module
• Maintaining and repairing library materials
• Processing materials selected for discarding 

Salary range is $40,500 - $43,500 commensurate with experience. A generous benefits package 
includes medical, vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, paid vacation and sick 
leave, and participation in a 403B matching plan. A job description for this position can be found 
at: www.valleycottagelibrary.org/jobs-at-vcl

If you possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives 
to provide excellent services to the community at large apply now!