Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Head Librarian - Pequot Library
Head Librarian - Pequot Library
in Southport CT. The Head Librarian reports to the Executive Director
and supervises and coordinates library adult and children’s public
services and technical services. The Head Librarian: Helps the Library
keep abreast of the highest professional standards in the library world
and takes initiative to implement those standards; Ensures friendly,
encouraging, professional reference, research and circulation services
for all library users; Represents the Library to the community both
inside the institution and outside at community events, conferences,
etc.; The Head Librarian also oversees and maintains and develops the
Library’s popular reading collection of books, periodicals and other
materials. The Salary for this position meets CLA recommended minimum
standards and will be based on experience and previous positions held.
Responsibilities: Assists the Executive Director in the creation of
long-range, strategic, and annual plans to help ensure the Library meets
the informational needs of the community it serves and to determine
appropriate staffing levels. Participates with the rest of the staff and
the Committee of the Library in the development and presentation of a
wide range of educational programming for children and adults. Hires,
trains, schedules, evaluates and supervises circulation, reference,
adult and children’s public service and technical service staff. Ensures
that all public access technology is up to date and functioning
properly. Evaluates and modifies service procedures to meet the needs of
the library patrons. Coordinates and participates in the development,
evaluation, and selection and deaccession of library materials for the
adult popular reading collection and reference services. Supervises and
participates in ordering cataloging, circulation, repair and maintenance
of material. Submits to the Executive Director timely narrative and
statistical reports on the use of the library. Pequot Library: For over
120 years, Pequot Library has been a pillar of Fairfield County,
providing professional, encouraging library services and diverse
programming to the local and regional community. Pequot Library: Helps
adults and children alike to develop a life-long interest in reading and
learning through engaging programs and special activities; Presents
concerts, exhibits, lectures, and a wide range of cultural, educational
and community events in both its auditorium and Perkin Art Gallery;
Engages the pressing issues of the day with its collections and adult
programs; Integrates its internationally important Special Collections
into its day-to-day service to the community through exhibits, programs
and hands-on events; Preserves its original 1889 building, one of
Connecticut’s historic treasures, as an ideal setting for all these
activities. A MLS from an accredited Library School is required, and a
minimum of five years of increasing management responsibility strongly
recommended. Please submit material by April 1, 2012. Please email a cover letter and a resume along with three recommendations to Snydacker@pequotlibrary.org.
Labels:
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Location:
Southport, Fairfield, CT 06890, USA