Librarian II - Assignment in Reference & Adult Learning. New Haven Free Public Library.
Salary: (Range 7 Step 2:) Minimum: $46,906 annualized. 37.50 hours per
week. NATURE OF WORK: This is professional library work beyond entry
level. 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. The assignment for
the current vacancy entails developing the business collection
throughout the system by development of programs and partnerships with
business & nonprofit entities in New Haven, designing career &
job services that will provide innovative information services to meet
the diverse needs of the business, entrepreneurial, and non-profit
community.
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 Friday, September 1, 2017.
