Librarian, Information Services - (Part-Time 15 Hours/Week) Town of Greenwich. SALARY: $27.00 hourly. CLOSING DATE: January 2, 2018
at 04:00 PM. JOB CODE: T970. 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
and other electronic devices. Provides reference and readers advisory
services to all users.
QUALIFICATIONS: 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 digital 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, e-readers 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. Might attend professional meetings, conferences and
webinars, 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=1927821. The Town of Greenwich is Dedicated to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment.