Librarian 1/Public Records Archivist 1 - Connecticut State Library

Librarian 1 - The Connecticut State Library is recruiting for a full time Librarian 1 * Public Records Archivist 1. DUTIES: The Librarian 1 will work under the direction of the Public Records Administrator or other professional of a higher level and will provide assistance to state agencies and municipalities in archives and records management activities. Duties will include: evaluating and analyzing state and municipal public records to determine retention and disposition values; assisting in the review of current state agency and municipal retention schedules, making updates as necessary and producing them in appropriate electronic format; assisting the Public Records Administrator in developing new records retention schedules; providing assistance to state agencies records management liaison officers and municipal records officers regarding records management issues; making necessary site visits; assisting in the development of archives and records management training programs; making presentations in archives and records management before professional organizations, public officials and other groups; and assisting in the review, update and development of records management policies, procedures and general letters and regulations issued by the Public Records Administrator. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Certified Records Manager (CRM) designation a plus. SALARY: $52,811 annual starting rate. TO APPLY: Interested candidates can send a State Application (www.das.state.ct.us/exam) and resume no later than Friday, May 4, 2007, to Teri Antonini, Human Resources Department, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. Candidates on the Reemployment/SEBAC lists will be given first preference in filling this vacancy. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Library Assistant/Acquisitions - Woodbridge Town Library

Library Assistant/Acquisitions - 25 hrs/week, $12.02-$13.87. No benefits. Excellent computer, data entry, keyboarding & telephone skills. Experience with library acquisitions and online ordering preferred. Proficient in Excel and Word. Ability to negotiate and deal with vendors. Aptitude for details a MUST. Experience with III Millennium a plus. Send resume, letter of intent & names & telephone numbers of 3 business reference to: Director, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 by 5/11/07. Fax 203/389-3457. EOE.

Part-time Front Desk Staff - Pequot Library, Southport

Part-time Front Desk Staff - Pequot Library in Southport, CT seeks part-time Front Desk Staff for weekends and occasional weekdays. Provide friendly, professional service to patrons and perform a variety of library circulation and clerical tasks related to the operation of the library. Ability to learn library systems and circulation procedures, open and close the library, check materials in and out, collect fines, process C-Car returns, answer phone, answer/refer reference queries, help as needed with programs and displays. Experience preferred but willing to train. Fewer hours during summer. Reports to Head Librarian, Children's Librarian, Executive Director. Please send resume and cover letter to: Robyn Swan Filippone, Head Librarian, Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT 06890; 203-259-0346 ext. 16.

Teen / Reference Librarian - Scranton Public Library, Madison

Teen / Reference Librarian - Scranton Public Library, Madison. Scranton Library, in a suburban community of 18,812, has an immediate opening for an energetic service-oriented Teen/Reference Librarian. Responsibilities include collaboration with schools and other youth services agencies, developing teen collections, maintaining teen web pages and other online teen services, providing teen programs and publicity, reference and reader's advisory services to teens, parents, and teachers, and promoting teen library services in the community. Also includes other materials selection and general reference / information services to all ages. Requires MLS from ALA accredited institution, excellent customer service and communication skills, outstanding technology skills, ability to relate well to teens and the public of all ages. Full-time 35 hours per week, including required rotational evenings and weekends. Salary range starts at $44,681, depends on experience/qualifications, with excellent health, disability and pension benefits. Send resume and references to Sandra R. Long, Library Director, E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, P.O. Box 631, Madison, CT 06443; Email: longsr@madisonct.org; Fax 203-245-7821.

Supervisor of Children's Services - Groton Public Library

Supervisor of Children's Services - Groton Public Library. The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of public library experience. This position requires excellent verbal/written communication skills and the ability to manage two full and one part time librarian, one part time programmer, one office clerk, three library aides, and two library pages. Responsible for the development and expenditure of $383,000 annual budget. A strong knowledge of children's literature and the needs of parents and children are required, as is knowledge of current library automation trends and experience in the implementation of developing technologies. A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position may be considered in lieu of stated education and experience requirements. Must possess and maintain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Salary range: $57,000 - $68,000 with competitive benefits. Applications are available at the Human Resources Office, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 or www.town.groton.ct.us. Applications must be returned to the Human Resources Office, Groton Town Hall, 45 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT 06340 on or before Friday, April 27, 2007.

Cataloging Assistant - Canton Public Library

Cataloging Assistant - The Canton Public Library is seeking a detail oriented individual to aid in the processing of all library materials. Proficient computer skills a must. This cataloging position also includes some public service hours. Requirements: Bachelor's degree preferred or high school education with at least two years of public library experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required along with a dedication to outstanding public service. 20 hour work week includes one evening and occasional weekend hours. Starting salary is $12.91 hour. Vacation and holiday benefits only. Please send a letter of interest, resume and completed application by May 1, 2007 to: Paul J. Fetherston, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Canton, P O Box 168, Collinsville, CT 06022-0168. Applications are available on the Town of Canton's website, www.townofcantonct.org (pdf file) or by calling the library at 860-693-5800. EOA/AA.

School Library Media Specialist - Windsor High School

School Library Media Specialist - Windsor High School. The Windsor Public Schools has a 1.0 position for a library media specialist at Windsor High School beginning in the 2007-2008 school year. There are 2.0 library media positions at the school. The district supports a vital K-12 library media department. The budget provides for a high quality print collection and technology-based resources. The facility is equipped with over 30 desktop computers, a portable lab with 24 wireless laptops, multiple printers, projectors and an interactive whiteboard. In addition to the two professional positions, there are two full-time paraprofessionals. Instructional technology staff is housed in an adjacent area and works as a team with the library staff to provide services to students and staff. Library media specialists are expected to demonstrate strong and positive leadership in promoting research, reading, and use of information technologies through collaboration with teachers. At the high school level, LMS's must also be able to work effectively with independent users throughout the day. Connecticut LMS certification is required. Please send resume, copies of transcripts, and references to: Thomas Martin, Jr., Director of Human Resources, Windsor Public Schools, 601 Matianuck Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095; 860-687-2000, ext. 229. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Rosemary Morante, K-12 Supervisor of Libraries and Technology; 860-687-2000 ext. 270; rmorante@windsorct.org. The Windsor Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F.

School Librarian - Hopkins School

School Librarian - Full time position available Fall 2007. Hopkins School, an independent, college-preparatory day school in New Haven, is seeking a full-time librarian for grades 7-12. The candidate should have experience with identifying opportunities to teach information literacy skills and working collaboratively with classroom teachers to integrate these skills within the context of actual assignments. He or she will train students and teachers in the effective use of technologies used in the library and promote the use of technology as an information resource. He or she will also have an appreciation for the role school librarians play in promoting recreational reading. This full-time faculty position includes serving as academic adviser to a small group of students. Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree with some teaching experience and facility with technology usually found in libraries. For more information about Hopkins School, please visit our website, www.hopkins.edu. If you would like to apply for this position, please contact: Carla MacMullen, Dean of Faculty, cmacmullen@hopkins.edu.

Library Media Specialist, Elementary Level - Cheshire Public Schools

Library Media Specialist, Elementary Level - Cheshire Public Schools. Directly teach students in grades 1-6 at two schools, using standards, formative assessment, and best practices teaching and learning strategies. Collaborate with other district librarians to develop benchmark assessments and library research performance tasks and rubrics. Assist students with print and electronic research and problem-solving. Teach Internet safety and search skills. Sustain and build the school's library collection. Enhance, with teachers and principal, positive and lifelong reading habits and attitudes in all students. Develop an atmosphere in the library that is welcoming and communicates expectations for analytic thinking, questioning, intellectual curiosity, and the pursuit of credible evidence. (CERT. #062) EFFECTIVE DATE: August 27, 2007. CLOSING DATE: April 20, 2007 - 4:00 p.m. Call the Job Opportunities Line at 203-250-2411. Leave your name, address and the EXACT title of the position for which you are applying and an application will be mailed to you.

Director of Library Services - Gateway Community College

Director of Library Services - (CCP-20, 12-month, tenure track position) Gateway Community College. ANTICIPATED STARTING DATE: August 2007. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution together with from three to six years of related experience including from one to three years of experience in supervising others; or a combination of education, training and experience, which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Library Services typically works under the direction of the Academic Dean or other administrator. The Director of Library Services interacts extensively with students, faculty and members of the public as well as with administrators and peers of the Community College system and with local, regional, and statewide professional networks and consortia. The Director of Library Services is accountable for assuring effective and cost efficient learning resource services to the academic, student and public groups served by the College to advance the College's learning mission through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Effective delivery of library services, including circulation, interlibrary loan, reference, information literacy instruction, library integrated systems, library website and distance learning support; Development and organization of the library's resources, including cataloging, classification and organization to facilitate access and preserve security; Evaluation, training, development and direction of library staff; Budget, fiscal and facilities management including the development of sound long term strategies for optimizing the return on library resources; Library assessment and evaluation. In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the Director of Library Services is expected to carry out the essential duties of: attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; service on assigned committees and task forces; attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings; representing the college and the library in the community. All of these may involve attendance at evening or weekend events. STARTING SALARY: $62,429 approximate annual, plus excellent State supported fringe benefits. TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and three (3) letters of reference to: Gateway Community College, Human Resources Office, 60 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT 06511-5918. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be submitted before the close of business on April 30, 2007. Visit GCC's website at www.gwcc.commnet.edu. GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F. PROTECTED GROUP MEMEBERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Library Assistant/Circulation - Woodbridge Town Library

Library Assistant/Circulation - Monday & Thursday, 4:00-8:00 pm. Occasional Saturday. $12.68/hour. Public service skills & computer knowledge required. Send resume, cover letter and names & telephone numbers of 3 references to: Head of Circulation, Woodbridge Town Library, 10 Newton Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525 by 4/27/07. Fax: 203-389-3457. EOE.

Technical Services Department Head - Waterford Public Library

Technical Services Department Head - Search Reopened. The Waterford Public Library seeks a proven leader for the position of Technical Services department head. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and management of Technical Services department and for the maintenance and development of the adult materials collection, including selection of new adult books and media. Duties also include copycat and original cataloging and classifying of adult materials, supervising the cataloging and processing performed by subordinate staff and reference and reader's advisory. S/he must demonstrate knowledge of the mission of the public library in the 21st century and be aware of new technologies and their applications. Masters in Library Science plus 3 years related library experience required. Must have working knowledge of bibliographic maintenance standards including Dewey decimal classification, MARC and AACR2. Experience with an integrated library system is essential, SIRSI/DNYNIX a plus. Starting salary $50,638 - $59,249. Excellent benefits. To apply, please send application (available at www.waterfordct.org or by calling 860-444-5832) with letter expressing interest by Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 4 pm to Director of Human Resources, Town of Waterford, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385. EOE.

Library Assistant - Sprague Public Library

Library Assistant (part-time) - Sprague Public Library. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Shelving and cataloguing sources, answering the phone, answering reference queries, shelf reading, assisting with storytime sessions, assisting patrons with computers, processing interlibrary loans, and checking materials in and out. Salary is $11/hr., no benefits. Experience is preferred, but will train right individual. This employee reports to the library director. Please apply by sending a resume and cover letter to librarian@ctsprague.org, or to Barbaranne Warner, Sprague Public Library, 76 Main Street, in the Grist Mill, Baltic, CT 06330.

Part Time Clerk II - North Haven Memorial Library

Part Time Clerk II - 19 hours/week. North Haven Memorial Library. Ability to perform a wide variety of clerical tasks. Ability to type accurately; ability to meet the public courteously; capability to perform a wide variety of library tasks. Computer literacy a must. Prior experience in a library a plus. The assignment for this position will be primarily in the Children's area of the library. Work schedule will include evenings and Saturday hours with no exceptions. Apply in person to the Finance Office, North Haven Town Hall, 18 Church St., North Haven between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Reference and Information Services Librarian - New Milford Public Library

Reference and Information Services Librarian - (union) New Milford Public Library. The New Milford Public Library is seeking an individual to lead the reference/information services department and be a member of the management team. Qualified candidates must have an ALA MLS, at least 2 years working in a public library and a proven record of providing the highest levels of customer service. Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills; be a dynamic and creative leader; be comfortable with change and technology; have knowledge of current reference/informational materials, services and trends; be able to actively provide outreach and programming to a variety of groups in the community. Supervisory duties include participation in the budgetary and planning process; supervision of four part time staff; collection development of all informational material types and adult non-fiction. This is a full-time, supervisory (union) position and includes evening and weekend hours. Starting salary is $47,648 with excellent benefits. For a complete job description, contact the Business Office at 860.354.0493 ext. 208. To obtain a Town Employment Application, contact the Business Office. Submit the application form, cover letter, resume and the names of three professional references by mail or email to: Carl R. DeMilia, Library Director, New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT. 06776 or cdemilia@biblio.org. CLOSING DATE is April 23, 2007. EOE.

Library Assistant - Bill Memorial Library, Groton

Library Assistant - Bill Memorial Library, Groton. Dynamic individual needed for approximately 15 hours a week including days, one evening and rotating Saturdays. Excellent customer service and computer skills essential. Starting wage $10/hr DOE, plus vacation, holiday and sick pay. Please send cover letter and resume by April 20 to Hali Keeler, Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton CT 06340.

Children's Services Assistant - Berlin-Peck Memorial Library

Children's Services Assistant - Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Town of Berlin. The Town of Berlin is accepting applications for a Children's Services Assistant, 15 hr/wk, including evenings and Saturdays. This position includes children's reference, ILL, programs, book lists, work performed in a team environment, must possess a working knowledge of computers and good customer service skills. MLS preferred or Bachelor's degree, with experience. Salary based on education and experience. Applications and job description are available at the Town Manager's Office, 240 Kensington Road, Berlin, CT 06037. Applications will be accepted at the Town Manager's Office until 2:00 p.m. on April 10, 2007