Library Specialist, Children and Young Adult Consultant - Connecticut State Library. Salary: $76,373 - $98,224/year. Close Date: 5/24/2019
11:59:00 PM. Introduction: The State of Connecticut, Connecticut State
Library (CSL), has one available opportunity for a Library Specialist -
Children and Young Adult (YA) Consultant in the Division of Library
Development at the Middletown Library Service Center. The Children and
Young Adults Consultant is responsible for providing leadership and
consulting services in the area of children’s and young adult services;
identifies, plans and implements resource development and programming to
a diverse library community and works with the Division team to foster a
community service environment that harnesses technology creatively to
deliver information, resources and services. This is a permanent, full
time position (40 hrs per week), located at 786 South Main Street,
Middletown, CT. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.
We are looking for someone with the following knowledge, skills,
and abilities: Knowledge of fostering respectful, reciprocal
relationships with librarians, community partners and schools to promote
optimal developmental resources and quality library services, programs
and professional development opportunities. Knowledge of cultural
competencies; cultural diversity and plans inclusive, welcoming library
programs that embrace diversity. Ability to plan, organize and manage
multiple tasks. Ability to identify best practices and policies for
children and YA services. Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Ability to
work collaboratively as part of a team and be flexible and creative in a
changing environment.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK): In the State Library, this
class is accountable for performing as a specialist within a particular
field and/or providing the highest advanced level of professional
library tasks in management services, patron services, library services
and historical services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: Provides specialized children’s and YA
consulting services, resource development and programming services to
the Connecticut library community; identifies trends in area of
children’s and YA services and develops and implements diverse
programming to meet the needs of CT libraries; consults with and
provides training for children’s and YA librarians; identifies and
fosters partnerships with community organizations to enhance early
literacy programs efforts; identifies grant opportunities in the area of
early literacy and YA services; coordinates Collaborative Summer
Reading Program; collaborates with CT schools, Department of Education
and other key stakeholders in the k-12 education field in curriculum
support programming. Works with the Director, Division of Library
Development to develop statewide programs focused on enhancing
children’s and YA services through professional development
opportunities. Consultants provide liaison services to assigned regional
areas of CT libraries.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Considerable knowledge of
professional principles and practices of library science and/or
bibliographic sources of information; considerable knowledge of and
demonstrated ability in specialized functional procedures and/or
specialized subject matter; considerable knowledge of library
administration principles and techniques and library automation;
considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written
communication skills; ability to analyze and solve complex problems
relating to library methods and procedures; ability to utilize computer
software; some supervisory ability.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE: A Master's degree in
library science or information science from a library school accredited
by the American Library Association AND three (3) years of post graduate
degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of early literacy benchmarks
for children’s services. Experience providing and evaluating library
resources, programs, and services for children and young adults.
Experience cultivating learning environments that support children and
young adults. 5 years’ experience working with young adults, children,
and librarians to implement programs. Knowledge of children’s and young
adult literature and specialized collections.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The State Librarian may determine other
advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on
staffing needs.
To see the complete position announcement and to apply online, use this link. Close Date: 5/24/2019 11:59:00 PM. The
State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities,
and persons with disabilities.
