Librarian, Information Services - (Part-Time 15 Hours/Week) Town of Greenwich. SALARY: $27.00/Hour. CLOSING DATE: October 16, 2017
at 04:00 PM. This position is located within the Information Services
Division of the Greenwich Main Library, 101 West Putnam Avenue,
Greenwich, CT 06830.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Assist, advise and
instruct patrons in the use of library materials, print and electronic
resources. Provides technical support for patrons using public
computers. Provides reference and readers advisory services to all
users.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Library
and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university.
One year of work experience in reference service preferred, but will
consider a recent graduate with focus on technology.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of
professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative
practices. Familiarity with social media. Familiarity with eBook
collections. Knowledge of names and content scope of library databases.
Strong interpersonal and reference interview skills. Demonstrated
technology and computer skills. Ability to provide exceptional customer
service to patrons of all ages. Ability to keep current with rapidly
changing technologies. Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new web
services.
ESSENTIAL FEATURES: Provides reference and readers'
advisory services in person, by mail, telephone or electronically to
library patrons of all ages using appropriate library materials in all
formats. Responsible for effectively and clearly communicating to
library patrons the practices and policies of the library. Participates
in collection development, guided by the library's collection
development policy. May assist with the selection of materials in one or
more specific areas for adults, young adults and/or children. Assists
library patrons and staff in using technology. Conducts formal training
sessions. Identifies and resolves routine equipment requests involving
copiers, printers, personal computers, tablets, ereaders and other
electronic devices. Prepares displays, exhibits, book lists, blogs and
bibliographies. May contribute website and social media content relating
to an area of library service. May prepare team schedules for staff
members. May serve as liaison to schools or other community groups, and
may conduct story hours and school class visits to the library, in
accordance with professional theory and developmental guidelines within a
public library experience. Implements and may initiate outreach
programs and training for groups of all ages. May serve as "virtual
librarian," responding to e-mail queries from the public and other
libraries and patrons. May provide input to reports, minutes, and
letters for Team, Library Board of Trustees, etc. related to library
policy, programming and/or school related activities. Keeps current with
developments in the library profession. Attends professional meetings
and conferences, participates in team planning and goal setting. Ability
to sit, stand, bend and reach, climb stools and push fully loaded book
trucks in the performance of the work. Performs related work as
required.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/greenwichct/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1869472. The Town of Greenwich is Dedicated to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment.
