Librarian I, Children's and Reference - Manchester Public Library

Librarian I, Children's and Reference - [Manchester Public Library] PART-TIME, $19.00/hour, Sundays 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. SUMMARY OF POSITION: This professional position is responsible for assisting in the administration and operation of a major section of the library such as reference, circulation and children's and performing specialized professional work. Responsibilities include administering the entire library in the absence of Librarian II and helping develop, coordinate and implement programs to improve service availability and quality consistent with library policies and management guidelines. Other routine work involves keeping current of new technologies and methods, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of less senior staff, providing for the overall care and maintenance of the collections, communicating with customers, co-workers and other agencies. Sunday hours 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: A Master of Library Science degree. Experience: One (1) year of library experience and a strong knowledge of automated library systems. Applications are available in the Human Resources Department, 41 Center, Street, P.O. Box 191, Manchester, CT 06045-0191 or by calling the Recruitment Information Hotline at (860) 647-3170 or view our website at: http://hr.ci.manchester.ct.us/. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 3, 2007. No faxed or e-mail copies of resumes and/or applications will be accepted.