Rochester and Monroe County Public Librarian Rating
Four Steps to Employment as a Public Librarian
1. Obtain a Master of Library Science degree from an accredited library school
2. Obtain a New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate
Mailing Address:
Public Librarian Certification
The State Education Department
Cultural Education Center-Room 10B41
Empire State Plaza
Albany, New York 12230
Phone: (518) 486-4863
3. Make application to Civil Service Commission to take Librarian Examination
All full-time Librarian positions are filled from civil service eligibility lists. These lists are comprised of names of people who have taken and passed the examination for Librarian.
Applications for civil service continuous recruitment exams can be obtained from:
Positions at Rochester Central and City Branches
Municipal Civil Service, City of Rochester
City Hall-Room 103A
30 Church Street
Rochester, New York 14614
Phone: (585) 428-7115Positions with Monroe County Town Libraries
Monroe County Department of Personnel & Civil Service
County Office Building
39 West Main Street
Rochester, New York 14614
Phone: (585) 428-5250(Applicants will be notified of the examination date)
4. Request an interview with Directors of Town Libraries or with head of Library Personnel at Rochester Public Library
For additional information contact:
Rolland Michael
Library Personnel Office
Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, New York 14604
(585) 428-8061
mcls.rochester.lib.ny.us
