Friday, June 02, 2006

Coordinator of Library Automation, Danbury Public Library

Coordinator of Library Automation - City of Danbury. Salary: $29.46 - $31.01/hour. Do you want to work in a progressive library in a culturally diverse community only 50 miles from New York City? Do you value a congenial team environment offering excellent training and staff development opportunities? Then consider the Danbury (CT) Public Library. We seek an innovative and dynamic Coordinator of Library Automation to:

  • manage the Library's Technology Center, including 2 public computer labs with thirty workstations, 2 full-time and 3 part-time employees

  • administer the Library's automated systems including an Innovative Interfaces Millennium circulation and web Pac, 150-PC Windows LAN, full T-1 Internet access and MS IIS web server

  • plan and lead the Library's creative application of new technologies to enhance services and information delivery to the community


You must have:

  • solid experience in networking, Internet applications and electronic resources

  • ability to manage a work environment that values productivity and team driven decision making

  • proven ability to think creatively in planning and meeting customer's expectations

  • excellent organizational and problem solving skills

  • strong verbal and written communications skills

  • an ALA/MLS and three (3) years experience with technology, required (preferably in a public library setting)

  • bilingual Spanish or Portuguese a plus


Visit our web site at danburylibrary.org. Resumes will only be used in conjunction with the City's official application form. Copy of diploma or transcripts must be submitted with application. Application fee: $25.OO. The required fee must be paid upon submission of the application. Applications and complete job descriptions are available only from the Personnel/Civil Service Department, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Last Date for Filing Applications: June 19, 2006, 4:30 P.M. EOE/M-F.