Supervising Librarian - (M-5493) City of New Haven, New Haven Free Public Library.
Assignment focuses on Ives Squared: Innovation, Entrepreneurship,
Business Partnerships, Social Media. SALARY: (RANGE 9) MIN.: $60,901
annualized. HOURS: 37.50 hours per week. REMOVAL DATE: October 12, 2018.
NATURE OF WORK: This is professional library work in
the supervision of a major library activity, a major branch library, or
in the development and supervision of a major specialized subject area
such as literacy, computers, audio-visual resources and service, and
information service for businesses. Work is performed with latitude for
professional judgment under the general supervision of the Director, a
Librarian V or Librarian IV, and is reviewed through conferences and
observation of results.
This particular assignment serves as Ives Squared
Manager, with oversight for innovation, entrepreneurship, nonprofit and
business partnerships as well as civil tech and social media deployment.
The position provides strategic direction, collection development
oversight, program coordination and supervision of selected staff.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Master's degree in Library
Science and at least three to five years’ experience in professional
library work, including at least six months of supervisory experience;
or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides
the following knowledge, abilities, and skills, including but not
limited to: Considerable knowledge in the required area of expertise
such as: Considerable knowledge of the objectives of library service to
the community. Ability to apply library science principles and
techniques to operating and supervising problems. Ability to plan and
supervise operations of a library unit. Competency in Spanish is a plus.
As a required part of the application process, candidates MUST submit a
cover letter describing their relevant qualifications, experience and
interest; a current resume; and the contact information for three
references.
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.
TO APPLY: 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/. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D.
Please note that our method of communication with
applicants is by email. In the application process, please provide us
with a valid email address, and ensure that you monitor your email for
correspondence from our department.
