Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Director of Library Information Services - Norwalk Public Library
Director of Library Information Services - Norwalk Public Library. Salary: Hourly, $43.61 - $51.54, Annually, $85,373.00 - $100,897.00. Closing Date: December 13, 2013.
Description: Plans, organizes and supervises the services and
activities of the adult reference unit; and performs professional
library services in assisting library patrons in the selection and use
of library materials. Examples of Duties: Receives oral or written
direction from Assistant Library Director. Plans work according to
established library schedule or standard procedure. Establishes task
priorities within reference unit. Assigns regular and daily tasks to
professional and clerical staff. Assists in near-term and long-range
planning of library services. Recommends policies and procedures for the
improvement of reference services. Develops collection, including
selection and weeding of books, periodicals and materials. Prepares
reading lists for special interest groups. Plans and organizes special
programs involving the use of library resources. Prepares public
relations materials to promote library services. Provides supervision
and training to library assistants, clerks and part-time employees in
general and specialized tasks. Prepares statistical and narrative
reports of some complexity for Assistant Library Director. Reports
achievement of assigned work to Assistant Library Director. Examines
professional publications and other sources for selection of books,
periodicals and other materials. Attends meetings and participates in
professional library organizations. Operates computer terminal in
issuing, receiving and locating books and materials in division
programs. Performs duties in other library divisions as needed. The
description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not
all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Typical Qualifications:
Supplemental Information: The skills and knowledge required would
generally be acquired with a Master’s degree in Library Science, and
three years of progressively responsible public library experience,
including one year as supervisor of a Library division. Ability to apply
principles of Library Science to solve practical problems in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to prepare and
deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and
facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer
applications for library services. Ability to work effectively with
library staff and library patrons. This position is a Grade 6.
Applications may be obtained and filed online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Labels:
adult services,
collection development,
fairfield county,
full time,
manager,
professional,
programming,
public libraries,
reference,
technology
Location:
Norwalk, CT, USA