City of New Haven Department of Human Resources 200 Orange
Street, New Haven, CT 06510 www.cityofnewhaven.com Posted: AUGUST 22, 2016 REMOVAL DATE:
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016 Position: Librarian II (M-6397) (Not Tested) New Haven Free
Public Library Salary: (Range 7:) MIN.: $46,906. 37.50 Hours/wk Funding: General
Funds Nature of Work: This is professional library work beyond entry
level. This position serves a diverse population, including a substantial
Spanish speaking community. Incumbents are expected to have acquired the basic
knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the full range of tasks
required at a fully capable level of competence. Duties are performed within
the framework of established library policy under the general supervision and
review of a higher level librarian. Minimum
Requirements: Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited library school. Minimum of two years experience as a
professional librarian and the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills, in
addition to those from Librarian I, as stated in the job description, including
but not limited to: Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library
collection or service within a department; experience with a variety of on-line
databases and the ability to apply this knowledge in planning and
implementation of research or catalog work; Ability to evaluate and advise on
the disposition of reference questions, or on matters of cataloging practice;
Ability to instruct and train Librarian I and support staff. Please submit
cover letter and resume with application. Employment is contingent upon the
successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination,
including drug screening, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. This position
is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. As a condition of
continued employment, a person appointed to a Local 3144 bargaining unit
position will be required to obtain union membership at the completion of 90
working days. Applications and job description may be picked up at the
Department of Human Resources at 200 Orange St., 1ST Floor, Monday through
Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Applications and/or resumes must be received by the
Department of Human Resources, No Later
Than 5 P.M. on REMOVAL DATE. Please note that our preferred method of
communication with applicants is by email. In the application process, please
provide us with a valid email address, and ensure that you monitor your email
for correspondence from our department. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986 require the hiring of only American Citizens and
aliens who are authorized to work in the United States. Please post this
announcement in a conspicuous area on the Department Bulletin Board.