Reference and Adult Services Librarian - Oliver Wolcott Library, Litchfield

Reference and Adult Services Librarian - Exciting opportunity for a dynamic, detailed, public service-oriented individual looking to be part of a professional team at an innovative library. Position definition: Develops, administers, and coordinates reference and adult services; works the public service desk; and assists with building and facilities management. Responsibilities include (in brief): all aspects of reference services, teaching basic computer literacy classes, selecting adult fiction materials, preparing bibliographic and reader advisory tools, coordinating community outreach programs, assisting with the coordination and management of building and facilities issues, working the public service desk, and directing pages and volunteers. MLS with 2 years of progressively responsible library experience preferred. 35/hr week. Salary: $40,000-$45,000. Benefits. Evenings and rotating Saturdays required. Send letter of interest and resume to: Ann Marie White, Library Director, Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South Street, PO Box 187, Litchfield, CT 06759 or e-mail awhite@owlibrary.org by February 9, 2008.

Head of Technical Services - Ledyard Public Libraries

Head of Technical Services - Ledyard Public Libraries. Part time (20 hours). $17.30-18.36/hr. Qualifications: Four year college degree plus two years experience in library work to include technical services and library automation. Knowledge of library policies, procedures and administrative practices; knowledge of bibliographic standards of cataloging; knowledge and experience in data entry, and on-line computer systems; knowledge of print and online resources. Duties: Catalog all library materials online using LION standards and criteria; set up and maintain parameters for the library's computer system; represent the library at LION, operating as project manager; select adult materials in cooperation with the Library Director; order library materials; prepare technical service reports for the Director; other duties as required. Applications available from the town website at www.town.ledyard.ct.us. Application Deadline: February 3, 2008.

Reference / Information Technology Librarian - Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation

Reference / Information Technology Librarian - Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Under the supervision of the Senior Reference Librarian, the incumbent participates in the organization and the administration of all reference services. Provides reference service to Tribal Members, Tribal Departments, Museum Staff, Museum Fellows and the general public. MLS from an ALA-accredited program. Additional graduate work in Native American Studies, Anthropology or related field desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of research methods and library resources, both traditional and electronic; strong computer skills in the use of an integrated library system, online resources, and standard productivity software. Must be highly flexible and service-oriented. Strong knowledge of current electronic information services and technologies; excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills; superior customer service skills and strong commitment to user satisfaction. For immediate consideration, send your resume and salary requirements to: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Attn: Human Resources, Rt. 2, P.O. Box 3777, Mashantucket, CT 06338. Fax (860) 396-3598. Email: clongo@mptn-nsn.gov. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe practices Indian preference in hiring and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (MPTN Indian Preference Policy, MPTN Equal Employment Opportunity Policy)

Library Assistant, Serials - Sacred Heart University

Library Assistant, Serials (Part Time) - The Ryan-Matura Library of Sacred Heart University seeks a part-time Serials Assistant (17 hours per week) to join its Technical Services Department. The Serials Assistant receives and checks in all serials; creates and maintains serials check-in records within the integrated library system (III Millennium); identifies materials to be bound and prepares them for binding; claims missing issues and communicates with vendors; receives and sorts mail; keeps statistics. Requirements: Knowledge of library serials procedures and/or library systems, preferably III Millennium. Accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bachelor's degree preferred. Please send cover letter, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references via Sacred Heart University job postings online at www.sacredheart.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Library Assistant - West Haven Public Library

Library Assistant - The West Haven Public Library, West Haven, CT, seeks a full time (34 hours) customer service oriented Library Assistant to work at the Main Circulation desk, including the Reference and Children's circulation desks. The successful candidate will assist patrons, receive and charge out materials, provide reader's advisory, handle phone calls, shelve materials, and refer patrons to appropriate departments. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, good organizational skills and management of detail work, ability to speak Spanish preferred, library experience and/or coursework preferred, superior computer literacy, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player. Evenings and Saturdays required. Salary: $28,500 with benefits. Send cover letter and resume to: Director, West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516.

Library Technical Coordinator - Town of Tolland

Library Technical Coordinator - The Town of Tolland is seeking applications for the position of Library Technical Coordinator. 35 hours a week with night and/or weekend hrs. required. Starting salary is $18.33 per hr. Involves all functions of the Technical Services including acquisitions, cataloging, serials control, physical preparation of materials for addition to the library's collections, withdrawals, preservation, database/collection maintenance and assists patrons in the use of library services and facilities. Min. requirements: an Associate's Degree and 3 years exp. in a public library technical service dept. or equivalent dept., or a combination of educational and public library exp. which provides a demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to relate positively to staff and provide good customer service to the public. Application and job description can be obtained at www.tolland.org under Government. Call the Town Manager's Office at (860) 871-3600 for questions. All applications are due by January 25, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. to 21 Tolland Green, Tolland, CT 06084, attention Mike Wilkinson. EOE.

Clerk - Town of Oxford

Clerk - Town of Oxford seeks clerk for part-time position in Library. Applicants must be available Thursday evenings 4-8PM and every Saturday 9AM-4PM for a total of 11 hours. Minimum wage of $7.65 per hour. Duties will include answering the telephone, shelving library materials, shelf reading, helping patrons locate library materials, and assisting the supervisory staff. Basic computer skills required. Resumes should be forwarded to: Director, Oxford Public Library, 486 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478. Closing date is 1/31/08. An AA/EOE employer.

Library Assistant - South Norwalk Branch Library Children's Dept.

Library Assistant - Norwalk Public Library System, South Norwalk Branch Library Children's Department. Part-time, 19.5 hours per week, $13 per hour. Qualifications: High school diploma and minimum of 2-year college Associate Degree, or Library Technical Assistant degree. In lieu of the above, two years of library work experience at a clerical level, with excellent recommendation. Ability to operate computers required. Ability to perform all Library Clerk tasks. Spanish or other language ability a plus. Duties: May allocate work to clerks and shelvers. May assist library customers in directional and basic information requests, use of OPACs, PC workstations, CD-ROMs and Internet. May perform basic maintenance of equipment such as film machines and reader/printers, computers and typewriters. May process and/or order materials, file, produce labels, perform bibliographic data entry, process newspapers or magazines, repair and cover books and other library materials. May assist children's librarian with weeding and other aspects of collection development and maintenance. Must enjoy working with children and parents. May assist in preparing for and producing story hours, flyers, programs, mailing lists and other support materials. Must be willing to work in Main Library if needed. (This position requires that the candidate be willing and able to work in any library department and/or building within the Norwalk Public Library System and at hours established by the library.) Apply to: Frank Ferro, Assistant Director, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850; 203-899-2780 x126; fax 203-857-4410. E-mail: fferro@norwalkpubliclibrary.org.