Library Director - East Haddam Free Public Library, Moodus

Library Director - East Haddam Free Public Library in Moodus is seeking energetic library director with excellent management skills to work in a small friendly community library 30-34 hours a week, flexible schedule, at an hourly rate of $12 to $14 an hour depending on experience. A background in library or education a plus. Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to East Haddam Free Public Library, P.O. Box 372, Moodus, CT 06469-0372 attention J. Maynard; or e-mail information to jmaynard08@yahoo.com. Deadline for applying: May 12, 2009.

Library Technician - U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London

Library Technician - PLEASE VIEW COMPLETE JOB LISTING. GS-1411-05. SALARY RANGE: $33,804 - $43,947 USD per year. Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2009. SERIES & GRADE: GS-1411-05/05. This is a full-time position. This is a permanent appointment. PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 05. Open to all United States Citizens. JOB SUMMARY: For 200 years, the United States Coast Guard has answered the call to serve. Every day, our family of 7,000 civilians helps us save lives, protect the environment, safeguard the nation, and stop drug traffickers. In the nation's ports and waterways, along the coast, and on international waters - we are there, always ready. The U.S. Coast Guard: - Protects ports, the flow of commerce, and the marine transportation system from terrorism. - Maintains maritime border security against illegal drugs, aliens, firearms, and weapons of mass destruction. - Coordinates efforts with federal, state, and local agencies. This position is located in the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Academic Division, Library, New London, CT. U.S. Citizenship is required. MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as the technician in charge of inter-library loan and circulation of library materials to support education and training outcomes of the Academy; Responsible for returning items and keeping records of each transaction, monitoring transactions and sending overdue reminders, lending to other libraries, and ensuring transactions are in compliance with current copyright laws; Issuing new library cards, tracking delinquent borrowers, managing hold and renewal requests, preparing course reserves, handling all procedures for graduating cadets to insure all materials are returned and all graduates are deleted from the database and keeping and compiling circulation and door counter statistics; Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the grade 04 level in the Federal service; OR You have successfully completed 4 years above the high school level in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university; OR You have equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. You must submit a copy of your college transcript(s).

Assistant Librarian - Wooster School, Danbury

Assistant Librarian - PT position in the John D. Verdery Library, Wooster School, an independent, Pre-K to 12 day school. Twenty hours/week during academic year. Starting 8-26-09. Responsibilities: teaching LS & MS library literacy skills, working with US students in library, curriculum planning, cataloging, book processing, readers' advisory, and reference especially online. Strong computer/database knowledge, familiarity with library automation systems, knowledge of literature, and people skills a must. Flexibility and a sense of humor are important. MLS, MLS student, or experienced LTA. Please send resume and references to: Nancy Woodward, Head Librarian, Wooster School, 91 Miry Brook Rd., Danbury, CT 06810 or nancy.woodward@woosterschool.org.

Part Time Adult Services Librarian - Farmington Library

Part Time Adult Services Librarian - Farmington Library. We are looking for a talented, innovative, energized and flexible crackerjack adult services Librarian (MLS students encouraged to apply) to join a cohesive information group. Technology, social software applications, demonstrated ability to interact with all kinds of people including teens required. Strong readers advisory background a plus. CLA minimum salary. To apply send cover letter and resume to hbright@farmingtonlibct.org by May 15, 2009.

Manager of Collections Services - Four County Library System, Vestal, NY

Manager of Collections Services - The Four County Library System, located in Vestal, NY, is looking for a skilled professional to join our management team! Immediate full-time opening for skilled professional. Responsibilities include: supervision of 9-person technical services department; management of consolidated ordering and cataloging of materials for 42 member libraries in library system; coordination of regional electronic resources collections; processing of materials for system's collection rotations; associated training in member libraries. REQUIRED: ALA-MLS; experience in management and supervision; technical services and collection management skills essential; high degree of comfort with technology required; outstanding communication skills. Target hiring salary: $50,000 (d.o.q.), with excellent fringe benefits. The Four County Library System is a 42-member public library system. The rural, upstate Southern Tier area boasts a low cost of living, high quality health care, excellent educational systems and a laid-back way of life. We are located within 3 hours of NYC and Philadelphia; 5 hours of Washington, DC and Boston. To apply (or for more information) send cover letter, resume and 3 references by May 1, 2009, to: Pamela Brown at: pbrown@4cls.org. The Four County Library System is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time Children's Library Position - Westport Public Library

Part-time Children's Library Position - The Westport Public Library is seeking a creative, energetic individual with experience in children's library programming to be an active part of our enthusiastic Children's Library team. Requirements: Pre school programming experience. Comfortable providing reader's advisory with a working knowledge of children's literature and reading interests. Able to relate to children of all ages as well as their parents and caregivers. Must be a confident user of technology and Microsoft Office. Ability to bend, lift and carry. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required; degree in education or child related field a plus. Previous library experience a must. Library school students with a flexible schedule and strong desire to pursue a career in children's services are encouraged to apply. Schedule: 13 hours per week. Must be able to work one evening a week and a Saturday rotation. Salary: 18.25/hour. No benefits. Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to wnaggar@westportlibrary.org. Deadline April 30, 2009.

Reference Services Internship Program - West Hartford Public Library

Reference Services Internship Program - The West Hartford Public Library welcomes applications from MLS candidates for its newly created internship program. The program has been designed to provide practical, on-the-job experience to individuals pursuing a career in reference service. Applicants must have completed at least four graduate level library science courses before the start date of their internship including a reference services course. The successful applicant will be paid a stipend of $3750 for 250 hours of work over approximately 5 months. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow librarians at a fast-paced reference desk as well as assist them with off-desk assignments such as collection and website development, digitization projects, subject bibliographies, readers’ advisory aids, indexing, and other projects as assigned. Although the intern will work primarily in the Adult Division of the Noah Webster Library located at 20 South Main Street, s/he will do a rotation in each of the library’s two branches as well as other library divisions to gain a broader understanding of public library operations. This internship program is funded through the generous support of the West Hartford Public Library Foundation’s Thomas F. Kilfoil Fund. Eligibility and requirements: Enrollment in a Master of Library Science Program. Applicants must have completed at least four courses including a reference services course before the start date of the internship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. The stipend is provided by the West Hartford Library Foundation and will be administered by the school in which the student is enrolled. Schedule is flexible but may include some weekday, as well as evening and weekend hours. Candidate must have reliable transportation. Please email the following to internship@westhartfordlibrary.org by May 15, 2009: Resume and cover letter, Personal statement (250-300 words) explaining your interest in libraries and reference service in particular; List of completed classes (unofficial transcripts accepted). Candidates will be notified by July 15, 2009.

Library Assistant - Public Library of New London

Library Assistant - The Public Library of New London is seeking candidates to work in the library as library assistants. This is a part time position with some evening and weekend hours required. Previous experience is helpful, however, we will train you. The starting salary is $8.00 per hour. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply for this position. A copy of the job description and application is available at the circulation desk. If interested, please send cover letter with resume and references to: Peter Ciparelli, Executive Director, Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, New London, CT 06320. Deadline for filing an application is Monday, April 6, 2009. OEO/EEO/M/F.