Monday, May 08, 2017

Reference and Adult Programming Department Head - Howard Whittemore Library, Naugatuck

Reference and Adult Programming Department Head - Howard Whittemore Library, Naugatuck. 35 hours/week. $23.50/hour beginning salary, $27.00/hour after six-month probation; excellent benefits. Includes occasional evening and weekend hours. Schedule and supervise reference department staff. Work at the reference desk. Plan and oversee adult programming in conjunction with other staff members. Maintain reference and adult nonfiction collections. Arrange social services outreach. Must have technological proficiency (including MS Word and Excel), exceptional oral and written communication skills, and outstanding organizational skills. MLS, 3-5 years public library experience including reference service, and ability to relate well to a diverse public and library staff required; readers’ advisory skills desirable. Website [WordPress] maintenance and social media skills, and familiarity with Evergreen or similar circulation system and MS Publisher preferred. Application deadline: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. Mail cover letter and resume with names of three references to Jocelyn Miller, Library Director, Howard Whittemore Library, 243 Church Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770.