The E.C. Scranton
Memorial Library, located
in the beautiful coastal town of Madison,
CT, seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking librarian to join our Adult Services Department. This position is responsible
for planning, publicizing and implementing library programs for adults as well as collaborating with the Children and Teen Services
Librarians to provide
multi-age, library-wide programs.
This position is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing our eNavigator program
that provides both in-house and outreach instruction in the use of our
online databases, downloadable e-book and audiobook collections, and electronic devices such as tablets,
e-readers and other personal digital
devices. Other duties
include assisting library patrons with
reference and reader’s advisory questions and collection development. Qualified candidates must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, a high comfort level using and instructing others in the use of current
technology and various digital
devices, familiarity with current trends in library
services and programs
for adults, excellent
customer service skills,
knowledge of print and electronic resources, strong written and verbal communication skills,
and the ability to work across library divisions. Public library
experience and a working knowledge
of the Sierra integrated library system along
with basic public relations and marketing experience a plus. Recent
graduates are encouraged to apply. Salary
is $49,140 with generous health, vacation, and retirement benefits.
Schedule includes evenings
and rotating Saturday
and Sunday hours.
Please send resume and cover letter
via email to: Beth Crowley,
Library Director scrantonlibraryhr@scrantonlibrary.org. Closing date: Friday,
March 4, 2016.
