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Librarian II - Adult Services #2211-5537-01

Date Opened
Monday, November 14, 2022 12:01 AM
Close Date
Friday, January 20, 2023 11:59 PM
Section
Public Library
Salary
  • Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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Introduction

The Adult Services Librarian II will plan, develop, and deliver a wide range of programs for adults in the New Haven community.

The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork.

This position serves a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is professional library work beyond entry level. Incumbents are expected to have acquired the basic knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the full range of tasks required at a fully capable level of competence. Duties are performed within the framework of established library policy under the general supervision and review of a higher level librarian. In addition, this position involves responsibility for the organization and maintenance of a special library collection or service.

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:
  • 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.

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, available to review HERE.

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 Vaccination status, 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.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.

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.

Conclusion

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