Thursday, June 07, 2012
Young Minds Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library
Young Minds Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library.
Department: Public Services. Reports to: Manager of Young Minds.
Purpose: The Young Minds Librarian will develop and coordinate programs
and provide professional-level support to the Manager of Young Minds in a
variety of key functional areas. Responsibilities may include
evaluating programming performance, planning schedules and outreach,
compiling reading lists, assists in study-oriented activities, develops
children’s reading interests and facilitates class visits. Main Job
Responsibilities: 1. Creates innovative and educational Young Minds
programs for ages 0-13. 2. Works to support the strengthening of
connections with the New Haven Public Schools. 3. Participates in grant
writing initiatives to enhance Young Minds programmatic efforts. 4.
Provides in-depth readers’ advisory services for Young Minds customers.
5. Possesses a deep knowledge of children's literature and collection
development methods. 6. Demonstrated ability to provide exemplary
internal and external customer service. 7. Contributes to the management
of the library's youth collections. 8. Cooperates as a team member with
all library staff in performing any professional or nonprofessional
duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations. 9.
Performs additional duties as assigned. 10. Uses extensive knowledge of
current trends in library service to children to a high degree. Minimum
Qualifications: 1. Master’s of Library Science Degree from an ALA
accredited institution of higher learning. 2. Professional experience in
working with children. 3. Demonstrated prior leadership and management
experience. 4. Knowledge of information technologies and web services.
5. Skilled in outcome measurements and rubrics. 6. Ability to develop
training programs and train staff. 7. Easily can establish and maintain
system-wide collaborations with community partners. Highly Preferred
Qualifications: 1. Persons who speak Spanish or other foreign languages
are strongly encouraged to apply. 2. Ability to maintain effective
interpersonal relationships with children and caregivers and deal
tactfully with the public. 3. Be self-motivated and able to exercise
initiative and independent judgment. 4. Understands the principles of
project management. 5. Knows how businesses work, especially libraries.
6. Fosters a creative work environment and knows when to put energies
behind the ideas of others. Computer and Technology Skills: Microsoft
Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint,
Intranet, Internet (www.nhfpl.org), ILS, IFAS. To apply for this position, please go to: http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/HumanResources/CityJobPostings.asp. Position is listed as Librarian II. Deadline: June 15, 2012.
Location:
New Haven, CT, USA