Supervising Librarian #2206-5268-01

• Directs and carries through library policies and programs of the agency.
• Supervises all personnel and activities of the agency.
• Advises adult and juvenile users as to library materials for specialized interests and needs and also for recreational reading.
• Selects books and other library materials for the agency.
• Works with community groups and organizations to promote the use of the library.
• Determines the information needs of the business community, selects business materials and promotes their use.
• Plans for and supervises computer-based information systems, develops in-house computer programs, makes recommendations for new computer applications.
• Supervises audio-visual service, selects audio tapes, video tapes, compact discs, and coordinates their selection with the other resources of the library.

A Master's degree in Library Science and at least three to five years experience in professional library work, including at least six months of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Considerable knowledge of library procedures and techniques.
• Considerable knowledge in the required area of expertise, such as reference and bibliographic research, computer applications in public libraries, literacy service, and business information service.
• Considerable knowledge of the objectives of library service to the community.
• Ability to apply library science principles and techniques to operating and supervising problems.
• Ability to plan and supervise operations of a library unit.
• Ability to schedule and supervise the work of professional, sub-professional and clerical assistant.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Full Vaccination with Booster as eligible, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.