Librarian I - Wethersfield Library

Librarian I - Wethersfield Library. Are you a Librarian who is very comfortable with technology, can handle competing demands, and enjoys working with the public? Are you creative, flexible and have a sense of humor? Self-motivated and self-directed? If you are, then Wethersfield Library needs you as a full-time Librarian for adult information and technology services. Join us as we work to meet the continually changing needs of the Wethersfield community. Among your duties, you will be staffing the adult services desk, assisting patrons and staff with use of library computers and devices, troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues, working with IT consultants to ensure an efficient technology environment for the library’s digital services, updating and maintaining the library’s website and social media, planning and conducting classes on computer use and emerging technologies for the public and staff, using social media marketing, and collection development. As a successful candidate, you will have an ALA-accredited Master of Library Science. Strong technology skills are required. Experience in providing friendly customer service at a busy and demanding public service desk is a plus. Other desired skills include experience in library hardware and software management, computer class instruction, Dreamweaver and Constant Contact. Work hours are generally 9am-5pm, with Monday 1-9pm, approximately one Saturday per month and no Sundays. This is a union position with good benefits and a current starting salary of $51,191 (as of July 1st $52,215) for 35-hr work week. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume by post to Pam Kelly, Dept. Manager for Adult/Teen Services, 515 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield CT 06109. Deadline for applications is 5pm. Friday May 9, 2014. No phone calls please. AA/EOE.