Librarian II #2206-5537-01
Ives Squared - Business & Entrepreneurs
- Date Opened
- Monday, July 04, 2022 12:01 AM
- Close Date
- Friday, July 29, 2022 11:59 PM
- Section
- Public Library
- Salary
- Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
- Employment Type
- Full-Time
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
This is a professional position beyond entry-level. Incumbents are expected to have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the positions requirements at a full level of competence.
The current vacant assignment entails implementing collaborative and active learning strategies and programs for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong learners; offering workshops and one-on-one instruction in business research, creative software applications (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite), entrepreneurship, and business growth; fostering collaborative partnerships within the New Haven economic ecosystem; raising awareness about resources and services in the library through outreach efforts; managing a special collection of resources for entrepreneurs and nonprofits; and providing innovative information services to meet the needs of a diverse, urban adult population.
The successful candidate will be current with the latest library, business, and technology trends; have previous experience working directly with small businesses and nonprofits; provide reference services, career resources, and become familiar with basic small scale manufacturing makerspace technologies with training; foster collaboration between makerspace and entrepreneurial opportunities; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This position reports to the Manager of Ives Squared.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Formulates and executes on-line data base searches via on-line information retrieval systems such as Dialog.
- Conducts in-service training workshops and prepares instructional material on the use of general information services. Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff.
- Reviews and revises the work of other catalogers.
- Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects materials, develops procedures, plans informational materials, works with community groups, and participates in related statewide activities.
- Includes all duties of a Librarian I. (Job description can be viewed HERE)
- Performs related work as required.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. Minimum of two years experience as a professional librarian and the following knowledge, abilities and skills, in addition to those for Librarian I:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library collection or service within a department;
- Experience with a variety of on-line databases and the ability to apply this knowledge in planning and implementation of research or catalog work;
- Ability to evaluate and advise on the disposition of reference questions, or on matters of cataloging practice;
- Ability to instruct and train Librarian I and support staff.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
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.
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.
Selection Plan
This is a General Fund, "Non-Tested" position.
General information regarding the selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that our method of communication with applicants is by email. In the application process, please provide us with a valid email address, and ensure that you monitor your email for correspondence from our department.