Thursday, August 04, 2016

Part Time Librarian

City of New Haven Department of Human Resources 200 Orange Street, New Haven, CT  06510 www.cityofnewhaven.com  POSTED: AUGUST 1, 2016 Removal Date: August 12, 2016  Part time Librarian (M-1090) (Not Tested) Department: Library Services up to $19.14 Per Hour Part Time (Up to 19 hours per week), varied schedule Funding: General Funds  Nature of Work:  This is part-time (up to 19 hours) professional work at the entry level, involving the use of all library techniques and materials in positions such as reference, branch, children’s, technical services, etc. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level librarian, and is reviewed through frequent conferences and observation of performance. Schedule may include evenings and weekends, at the Main Library or at a Branch. Current vacancies support Children’s Services. Minimum Requirements: A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association, or its foreign equivalent and other knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, procedures and techniques; Knowledge of sources and procedures used in reference and bibliographic research, and of software programs designed for libraries. Must be computer literate through formal training in the searching of on-line bibliographic databases. Spanish / English Bilingual helpful. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a background check, (2) a physical examination, including drug screening. Part Time Position: A person in this Part Time Position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, union membership or union contractual benefits. The period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment.  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. EOE 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. New Haven enjoys a national reputation for welcoming new immigrants and refugees to the city and region. The  city serves a diverse population of 130,660 residents of which an estimated 33% are African American and 27% Latino.  Spanish is the first or second language of at least 30% of New Haven’s citizens.