Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Librarian II, Young Minds & Family Learning - New Haven Free Public Library

Librarian II, Young Minds & Family Learning - New Haven Free Public Library. SALARY MINIMUM: $50,388 annualized. HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. Deadline: October 5, 2018.
     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. The current vacant assignment entails developing and delivering programs for children age 0-12 with an emphasis on early childhood programming, strong knowledge of children's literature and providing a variety of information services for parents and children. Duties are performed within the framework of established library policy under the general supervision and review of a higher-level librarian.
     MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master’s 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.
     Job Prerequisites: Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. See also full list of requirements.
     APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an Application during the posting period via the online application portal. 1) Go to https://newhavenct.munisselfservice.com/. 2) Click on Employment Opportunities and follow all instructions provided. You will need a valid, working email address to apply. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION ONLY ACCEPTED ON-LINE at https://newhavenct.munisselfservice.com/.