Librarian, Part Time #2206-1090-01

Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning.

• Provides guidance to parents, teachers and patrons of all ages concerning appropriate and desirable reading material.
• Catalogs books, periodicals, public documents, pamphlets, AV materials, etc. using automated system and bibliographic utilities; performs original and copy cataloging; assigns subject headings; reviews preprocessed items for accuracy; supervises the processing of materials.
• Selects or aids in selecting print and non-print materials subject to review by a higher level librarian.
• Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference tools and databases, prepares bibliographies.
• Instructs patrons in the use of the library and its facilities; assists patrons in the use of computers and their applications, including the Internet; conducts library tours for school and civic groups.
• Conducts programs such as book talks, story hours, and specialized information presentations.
• Develops and maintains relationships with schools and other organizations to promote library services.
• Supervises the work of support personnel. May supervise branch or department in absence of regular supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

A Masters Degree in Library Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association; any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and its application to the community.
• Knowledge of library procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of sources and procedures used in reference and bibliographic research.
• Knowledge of software programs designed for libraries; ability to effectively search online bibliographic databases.
• Knowledge of computer applications, such as PowerPoint, spreadsheets and word processing and use of the Internet for information retrieval.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with computers and other equipment.
• Ability to apply library science principles and techniques to specific operating problems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work harmoniously with library users and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language.
• Ability to plan and implement library programs.

This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment drug screening, and (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Full Vaccination & Booster as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy (available to review at www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/hr/default.htm ). Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

This is a General Fund, "Non-Tested" position.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.