Monday, July 28, 2014

Part-Time Librarian I - The Westport Library

Part-Time Librarian I - The Westport Library. What a great time to join our team at The Westport (CT) Library! You have an opportunity to join a team that is transforming the Library to meet the evolving needs of our community, transcending the traditional role, and delivering convenient, continuous, innovative, customer-focused service. If you are a visionary who values responsive, personal service, and views the Library as the platform for community innovation and learning, we would love to hear from you. You will play an important role in helping to make the Library a stimulating place for people of all ages to engage, connect and utilize all the best resources. You will excel at teaching patrons and staff how to use technology from e-readers to on-line databases; will design and deliver “how-to” training and innovative offerings, and will develop content for the web and social media. This is the ideal position for an engaging professional who understands patrons' needs and enjoys connecting them with the right solutions. The selected candidate will be excited to develop and learn in a fast-paced changing environment; will have an MLS degree from an ALA accredited university; progressive experience in a library or similar knowledge-based environment; advanced computer skills and proven experience developing and delivering creative programs. A willingness to help and work in any area of the library; outstanding interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication and research skills is required. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required. Salary is $26.50 per hour. Deadline for applications is August 15, 2014. Please send cover letter and resume to Human Resources Department at jobs@westportlibrary.org. Include title of this position in the subject line.