Supervising Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library

Supervising Librarian - New Haven Free Public Library. Deadline: January 24, 2011. Salary: Minimum $50,594 Annualized. NATURE OF WORK: This is professional library work in the supervision of a major library activity, a major branch library, or in the development and supervision of a major specialized subject area such as literacy, computers, audio-visual resources and service, and information service for businesses. Work involves, depending upon the job within the class, responsibility for a major subject area, responsibility for the supervision of a major department or a major branch library. Work is performed with latitude for professional judgment under the general supervision of a Librarian V or Librarian IV, and is reviewed through conferences and observation of results. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's degree in Library Science, and at least three to five years experience in professional library work, including at least six months of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of library science; Considerable knowledge of library procedures and techniques; Considerable knowledge in the required area of expertise, such as reference and bibliographic research, computer applications in public libraries, literacy service, and business information service; Considerable knowledge of the objectives of library service to the community; Ability to apply library science principles and techniques to operating and supervising problems; Ability to plan and supervise operations of a library unit. INSTRUCTIONS: In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an application during the posting period, prior to the deadline. For more info, call (203) 946-8252; or visit website www.cityofnewhaven.com. Applications & job descriptions available at the Dept. of Human Resources, 200 Orange Street, 1st floor, New Haven, CT 06510, Monday-Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M., or download here. Resumes may be mailed to above address, faxed to (203) 946-7166, or emailed to NHJOBS@newhavenct.net in Word or RTF format. Include job title in subject line. Applications/Resumes must be received by the Department of Human Resources. Minority applicants encouraged to apply. EOE, M/F/D.