The Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library is having a one-day Spring Book Sale. The sale will be outdoors on the grounds of the Bloomfield Library on Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm. Fill up a Friends of the Bloomfield Public Library reusable shopping bag for only $5!
Donations of good condition books, CDs and DVDs will be accepted through May 18.
The Bloomfield Public Library is asking residents of the Bloomfield Central School District to vote on the library’s 2022-2023 funding. The library is asking to approve a $184.295 tax levy. This represents an increase of $4,495 over the base amount of $179,800 that was approved by voters in 2021. The Library Budget Resolution will appear on the same ballot as the Bloomfield Central School District budget.
The vote will be held on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 7 am to 8 pm at the Bloomfield School District’s Operations Center located at 1 Oakmount Ave., Bloomfield, NY.
More information: Bloomfield Public Library Budget Fact Sheet.
The library will be closed Saturday, April 16th for the Easter Holiday. We look forward to serving you on Monday, 2:00-7:00p.m. Happy Easter and Spring!
Position Available: Library Manager, Bloomfield Public Library, Bloomfield, NY
The Bloomfield Public Library is chartered to serve the Bloomfield Central School District, a district with approximately 6,600 residents. The position of Library Manager requires a strong combination of management, leadership, and vision. It calls for an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented person. The candidate for this position must be passionate about the ever-changing public library environment, eager to embrace community involvement, and demonstrate the ability to help the Library make a difference in our community.
Work schedule
Position: Full time, consisting of approximately 35 to 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays.
Essential duties
Leadership Skills
Demonstrated experience in managing public library personnel and budgets. Proven leader with excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and project management skills. Creative thinker who enthusiastically pursues new ideas and delivers highest quality services to the community. High level of familiarity with emerging technologies and social media. Ability to participate in professional library associations, conferences, seminars, and network committees, virtually or in person. Strong commitment to community relations.
Job requirements
Candidates must have the ability to plan and organize multiple priorities effectively and efficiently. Candidates must be resourceful and creative as an approach to relationship building and problem-solving. Candidates must be aware of current trends in public library services, especially in adult services, digital collections, and resource sharing. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills are required. Candidates must possess a willingness to serve as the library liaison to the community.
A bachelor’s degree is required, in a related field preferred. A minimum of three years of relevant professional experience is required, preferably working in a public library, including at least two years at a supervisory level.
This is a provisional appointment, contingent upon your obtaining any necessary approvals from the Ontario County Civil Service. If you accept this provisional offer of employment, the following terms and conditions would apply:
1. Job description -set forth in attachment, including essential duties and leadership skills.
2. Full time position consisting of approximately 35 to 37.5 hours per week, including some evenings and Saturdays.
3. Start Date- to be mutually determined; must complete Civil Service examination.
4. Compensation – The salary range is $20-$23 hourly; $40,000 – $45,000 annually; based upon experience.
5. Benefits – In accordance with our policies and after meeting applicable eligibility requirements:
a. Paid vacation – years 0-3, 2 weeks; years 4-10, 3 weeks; years over 10, 4 weeks.
b. Paid holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day.
c. Paid personal time – 5 days annually.
d. Paid sick time – 5 days annually.
e. Paid bereavement leave – 2 days annually, for immediate family, aunts, uncles.
f. Paid education and training (2000 maximum annually) as follows:
Course grade Library Contribution
• A 100%
• B 90%
• C 80%
• D, E, F 0%
g. Retirement – You would be eligible to participate in the 403(B) Defined Contribution Plan that BPL has established with Canandaigua National Bank Wealth Management. If you choose to participate, BPL would contribute 4% of your annual wages.
Your employment would not be for a defined duration of term, and it is understood that your employment is voluntary in nature, is employment-at-will, and may be terminated by you or BPL at any time, except to the extent otherwise provided by applicable Ontario County Civil Service requirement.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to bloomfieldboard@pls-net.org. This position will remain open until filled.
