Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Director of Finance - CT Humanities

CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities located in Middletown, Connecticut, seeks a full-time (37.5 hours) director of finance.

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the deputy director of administration, the director of finance is responsible for planning, directing, and controlling all financial aspects of the organization, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, and financial planning in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. This position handles accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and grants fiscal administration. CT Humanities currently has a staff of seventeen and an annual budget of $2.5 million.

BENEFITS: Generous PTO in addition to federal and state holidays. Excellent health care benefits. Hybrid work environment. 403b retirement plan.

Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000

Deadline for Application: 11/8/2024

For a full description and to apply, please visit THIS LINK.

PT Fundraising & Development Assistant - Hagaman Library, East Haven

Description: Hagaman Library seeks a Part-Time Fundraising & Development Assistant to join our team! This is a position of increased trust and responsibility, encompassing program planning and execution as well as marketing tasks to promote the library, both in print and online. Working independently and with the Library Director, responsibilities include planning and implementing fundraisers to benefit the library, creating seasonal event brochures and newsletters, spearheading social media and other advertising campaigns, and assisting with other projects, as assigned.

Schedule: 10 hours per week, variable schedule; night and weekend hours required. More hours may be available for special events.

Compensation & Other Benefits: $18.20 – 25.43 per hour; partial benefits including paid time off

Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred, current students in a degree program considered. Two or more years’ experience with nonprofit development, program planning, and execution required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Publisher, and experience creating marketing materials and using publicity design tools including Canva required. Knowledge of nonprofit financial development and grant writing desirable.

To Apply: Please see the library’s Employment Page for a full job description and instructions to apply.

Hagaman Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Part-Time Reference Librarian - Goodwin University

This is an Entry-level professional position. It works under the general supervision of the Library Director, assisting in providing reference services, collection maintenance and interlibrary loans. It performs professional library services in assisting students, staff and faculty in the selection and use of both electronic and physical library materials. Primary working hours are evenings and some weekends.

Minimum Required Qualifications: Library Science degree or coursework and experience working in a library setting preferred, but students in a library science program will be considered.

Please see the full position posting and apply online HERE.

Librarian 1 - Hamden Public Library

A librarian position for those who find joy in being everywhere, doing everything, all at once!

The Hamden Public Library is looking for a person who finds joy in serving the public at a variety of public service desks. You are not necessarily a Children's or Teen librarian, but to you, engaging with young minds is rewarding and inspiring. You may not always be at the Reference Desk, but you find true satisfaction helping anyone figure out a problem. While technology may not be your main focus, you enjoy that light bulb moment when someone understands a new digital skill. To you, programming sounds like a chance to involve people in exploring curiosity and culture.

This is a Librarian 1 position created by an internal promotion. We invite MLIS students and anyone with a MLIS to apply for this opportunity. MLIS students: Along with your application, make sure to submit a plan of course completion within 18 months of taking this job.

This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours a week, with one evening a week and a full Saturday every third week. When staff work Saturday, they are off on Friday. Library staff is represented by AFSME 1303. Compensation currently starts at: $61,133.21.

This opportunity closes on October 23.
To apply please go to the Town of Hamden's website
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Monday, October 14, 2024

Children’s Librarian (part-time) - Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library in Berlin, CT is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our Children’s/Teen team! We are a family-oriented library that places a high value on providing personalized service with an emphasis on being welcoming and inclusive. Under the supervision of the Head of Children’s & Teen Services, the Part-Time Children’s Librarian plans, publicizes, and conducts programs; provides outreach to the community; assists with collection development; provides reader’s advisory; assists patrons and performs other duties as related to children and teens.

Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary: $29.25/hour. This position is non-union with some vacation benefits.

Hours: 17 hours per week (Tuesdays, 10-4; Wednesdays, 2-8; Thursdays, 3-8; and rotating Saturdays, with time off during the week when a Saturday is worked).

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school is required (candidates within one semester of graduation will be considered). Strong customer service skills necessary. The candidate must have experience working collaboratively with others along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to serving the needs of young library users, their families, and caregivers. Must possess a familiarity with and enjoyment of children’s literature as well as the ability to communicate clearly, pleasantly and courteously with child(ren) and adult patrons, as well as staff. Knowledge of Sierra/Encore a plus. Knowledge of current technologies applicable to libraries is essential. Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to troubleshoot computer and printer problems. Must be able to work independently as well as part of the library team.

To apply: See the full job posting and apply online HERE. Please include a meaningful cover letter with your application. Position open until filled.

Library Assistant – Scotland Public Library

The Scotland Public Library seeks a part-time library assistant for afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Under the direction of the Library Director, duties include: charge items in and out, answer telephone, assist patrons with library resources, patron registration and inquiries, and other duties as assigned. Excellent customer service and computer skills, an interest in creating library programs, ability to multi-task, and a flexible schedule are essential. High school diploma and 1-2 years library experience required, Bachelor's degree preferred. Please email cover letter and resume to spldirector@scotlandpubliclibrary.org or mail to: Scotland Public Library, P.O. Box 286, Scotland, CT 06264.

The Town of Scotland, CT is an equal opportunity employer.

Friday, October 11, 2024

Library Assistant for Programming, Full Time - Thomaston Public Library

Seeking a collaborative, tech-savvy professional to join the Thomaston Public Library team. The ideal candidate must enjoy working with the public, and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and customer service skills, as well as flexibility and creativity.

Duties & Qualifications: Create programs for adults, including book discussions, lectures, computer classes, and crafts working with a budget from the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library. Provide service to the public at a combined Adult circulation/reference desk. Helps maintain webpage (redesign forthcoming) and social media accounts. Assists throughout the library as needed.

Education and Experience:

  • Level II: Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and two (2) years of college.
  • Level III: Four (4) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools or comparable experience, and four (4) years of college and some library experience.

Hours: 35 hours per week including weekdays, 2 nights, and every third Saturday outside of July/August (9:30 am to 3 pm). Town of Thomaston full-time benefits. Hourly rate $17.00-$20.00/hr depending on education and experience.

Fuller job description available here.

To Apply: Please email, with a subject line of "Library Assistant for Programming", a cover letter, resume, and Town of Thomaston application to Amy Schumann at aschumann@biblio.org by midnight ET, Sunday, October 27. Successful candidates must be able to pass a background check.

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Library Associate Director - Kent Memorial Library, Town of Suffield

The Town of Suffield is a quintessential New England town with a longstanding pledge to preserving its historic architecture and agricultural roots. The many people who serve Suffield through town government as employees and volunteers alike remain committed to developing and fostering a strong sense of community among its residents.

The Town of Suffield is seeking a Library Associate Director for the Kent Memorial Library. This position assists the Library Director in the management, supervision, and administration of the Library to provide maximum services to library patrons in accordance with library policy. This position oversees teen and adult services in the Library. Helps develop adult and teen collections and programs. Serving Suffield's residents in a positive, customer-oriented manner.

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience: A Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university is welcome but not required. A bachelor's degree in management or a related field will also be considered. 3-5 years of experience working with teens and adults within a public library system. Relevant experience may be substituted for education attainment if deemed appropriate by the First Selectman.

Hours: This position is at will. This is a full-time, thirty-two (32) hours per week position. Regular evening and Saturday shifts are required. This position occasionally requires hours beyond those scheduled, including monthly evening commission meetings.

Compensation and Benefits: Starting annual salary range of $48,000 - $51,100 commensurate with experience, benefits package to include: 13 Paid Holidays per Year • Paid Sick and Vacation Days • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance • Defined Contribution Plan with Town Match • Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.

Please see the full position posting HERE.

How to Apply: Applications can be found on the town website. Please submit an application, cover letter, and resume by email to sfoley@suffieldct.gov or by mail to Town of Suffield, Human Resources Department, Attention: Shannon Foley, 83 Mountain Rd, Suffield, CT 06078. Open until filled.

The Town of Suffield is an equal opportunity employer m/f/d/v.

Part-Time Reference Librarian - Sacred Heart University Library

The Ryan Matura Library at Sacred Heart University is seeking applicants for a part-time Reference Librarian.

Position Summary: Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community using tangible and digital resources and services on-site at the Ryan Matura Library, and to remote users through chat, email, and phone.

Hours: This position works 13-15 hours per week during the regular academic year. The current schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 or 5pm until 9pm and Saturdays from 10am to 3pm.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides reference service to students, faculty, staff, and the public individually or in groups using tangible and digital resources and services.
  • Schedule includes primarily evening and weekend duties.
  • Assists library patrons to use library resources in all tangible and digital formats.
  • Instructs student users regarding tangible and digital library resources.
  • Participates with the Director of Instructional Services and other professional staff in the discussion and formulation of library policies and procedures, and with the resolution of problems.
  • Performs other duties as directed; these may include: Assisting library staff with special projects; Preparing orders for binding tangible resources; Preparation or review of archival materials; Managing the public use of archival materials; Guiding users to relevant resources; Other duties as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes: Master’s degree in library science or working towards a master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited institution. Ability to work with a variety of information resources, especially those online. Excellent abilities with teaching individuals on an as-needed basis. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Please apply online at THIS LINK. Faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Librarian 1, State Library - Connecticut State Library Division of Library Development, Middletown

The Connecticut State Library has an available opportunity for a Librarian 1 - State Library within the Division of Library Development at the Middletown Library Service Center.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Hybrid (a combination of in-office/telework based on operational need).
Location: Middletown, CT
Salary: $74,750* - $96,734/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum)

THE ROLE: As part of the Division of Library Development, Middletown Library Service Center, the Librarian 1 - State Library is responsible for providing library circulation services to 270 Connecticut public and school libraries. The successful candidate will also work with the entire Division of Library Development staff for programming, Division services, outreach, and special projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience providing circulation services to library patrons. Experience with inter-library loan procedures. Experience providing customer service to library patrons. Experience with working in a public library, specifically with children's and young adults. Experience collaborating with internal and external customers using both written and verbal communication.

See the full job posting and apply online HERE.
Close Date: 10/22/2024 at 11:59 PM

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Library Assistant, Part Time - Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library, Branford

This is a wonderful part time opportunity to join the Branford Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. You will work a part time flexible hour schedule and must be available to work some weekends and evenings - about 15 hours per week. 

This position will be responsible for assisting library patrons at our library service desk—a combination circulation and reference desk—being a welcoming presence to our library community, answering telephone and in-person inquiries, offering reader's advisory resources, and helping with public computers and patrons’ own devices.

While this position will have a special focus on planning and carrying out children’s programming from birth to teens, you must be a proactive positive professional who wants to work with the public and help patrons of all ages. You will also provide administrative work in the circulation and processing of library materials.

This position requires excellent customer service communication and computer skills, including knowing how to download media and the overall use of social media resources which includes creating flyers for library programs, signs and book displays. An avid reader, exceptional customer service and library knowledge is important.

Experience working directly with children strongly desired, in either a library or early childhood education environment. Knowledge of the Sierra system a plus. MLS students with an interest in children’s services are also encouraged to apply.

Pay Rate: $17 to $20 an hr./Sunday $28 an hr

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME & COVER LETTER TO: CAREERS@BRANFORD-CT.GOV.

The Town of Branford is an equal opportunity employer, women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates who are offered positions must successfully pass a substance abuse test, and background screening given at the Town’s expense.

Monday, October 07, 2024

Part-time Library Services Assistant, Children’s Department - Simsbury Public Library

Applications are being accepted for the position of Part-time Library Services Assistant – Children’s Department at the Simsbury Public Library, due to an internal promotion.

We're looking for an energetic and customer service-minded person to join our busy and dynamic Children's Department. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and will possess professional skills, attention to detail, and a dedication to excellent customer service. Responsibilities include circulation duties, reader's advisory, and assistance with publicity, passive programs, and displays. Applicants must have the ability to work some weekdays between 9:30AM and 5:30PM, some weekday evenings from 5PM-8:30PM, one or two Saturdays and up to two Sundays per month.

This is a T-3 position in the CSEA SC&L union with an hourly pay range of $24.78 – $29.65/ hour. This position is scheduled for (8) eight to (16) sixteen hours per week and includes daytime shifts, evening shifts, and up to 2 weekends a month (both Saturday & Sunday).

Apply online by October 20th.

Library Technician I - Town of Manchester

Part-time with benefits
$28.09/hr - 26 hours per week

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Performs technical and other work such as cataloguing new acquisitions, the maintenance and use of the library collection and assisting customers in their search for materials and information. Traditional and computer dependent cataloguing, collection maintenance and search methods are used. The position may be assigned a regular schedule of varied days, nights and weekends as required to fulfill the operating hours of the library and all other library facilities. A Technician I works under the supervision of the Assistant Library Director, other section head and periodically a Technician II.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: A candidate for this position must have graduated from high school, have three years of library or related experience and prior computer training and experience. An Associates degree in liberal arts or library technical services with one or more years of library experience is preferred. Must have a valid State of Connecticut motor vehicle operator’s license.

Applications and job descriptions are available on our website HERE. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024. No faxed or e-mailed resumes and/or applications will be accepted.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, men, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.

Friday, October 04, 2024

Librarian I (Teen Services) - Town of Manchester

37.5 hours/week - $66,790.39/annually

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting in the administration and operation of a major section of the library such as reference, circulation and teen’s services and performing specialized professional work. A person in this position also administers the entire library in the absence of a librarian in a more responsible position. Responsibilities include 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, attending meetings and workshops and communicating with customers, co-workers and other agencies. Regularly scheduled night and weekend work is expected.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited institution, plus one (1) year of library experience and a strong knowledge of automated library systems.

Applications and job descriptions are available on our website HERE. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024. No faxed or e-mailed resumes and/or applications will be accepted.

The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, men, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.