Librarian II - Adult Services #2411-5537-01

Are you ready to be a catalyst for transformation in one of New Haven's most cherished institutions? The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Librarian II for Adult Services. This is not just a job; it's an opportunity to shape a resilient, informed, and thriving community, today and for generations to come. If you're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for adults, fostering inclusivity, and building bridges through the power of knowledge, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey.

Primary Functions:
As an Adult Services Librarian II, you will play a vital role in planning, developing, and delivering a diverse range of programs tailored for the adult community in New Haven.

Key Qualities:
The ideal candidate will possess:

Programming and collection management experience.
Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

A collaborative approach to teamwork.

Diversity and Inclusion:
We serve a richly diverse community, including a significant Spanish-speaking population. We strongly encourage candidates fluent in both English and Spanish to apply.

• 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, including:
  
  
  • Provides guidance to 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.
• Performs related work as required.

• Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.
• Minimum of two years experience as a professional librarian.

• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science and its application to the community.
• Knowledge of library procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of software programs designed for libraries; ability to effectively search online bibliographic databases.
• 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 plan and implement library programs.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.
We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.