Assistant Director / Head of Adult Services Librarian - Brookfield Library. Annual Salary: $58,000 - $62,000 based on experience, Non-Union. 35
hours per week. Start Date: Tentatively February 3, 2020. Job
Description: Plan, implement, publicize, execute and evaluate Adult
Services and programs, including book discussions, and educational and
recreational programs. Supervises, trains and monitors the performance
of the department staff. Evaluate, monitor and weed adult fiction and
reference collections; purchase adult fiction including large print
fiction, and reference materials. Provide reference, referral and
reader’s advisory services to patrons as needed. Develop goals and
objectives for Adult Services. Maintain awareness of advanced
techniques, newest procedures and latest equipment. Assist at the
information desk or other public desks as needed. Undertake special
projects related to Adult Services. Maintain online resources relating
to Adult Services. Oversee services and schedule coverage of the
information desk. Work with community agencies and organizations serving
adults to provide services; may act as library representative to
professional organizations and community groups. Attend professional
meetings, workshops and conferences; maintain membership in professional
organizations and participates in their activities. Participates in
community outreach as needed. Interpret library policies to the public.
Report statistical information pertaining to adult services. Assist in
preparation of budget. Perform other duties as required or requested.
Education and Training: Bachelor’s Degree in Library or Information
Science or related field. A Master's Degree in Library or Information
Science from an ALA accredited institution. A minimum of three years'
responsible experience in a professional librarian capacity including
one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required: An understanding of
current library objectives, principles and procedures of professional
library administration. Knowledge of automated library system and
equipment. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to multitask and
complete multiple projects on time and within budget. Have initiative,
good judgment, accuracy and flexibility. Proficiency with current
computer and web-based technology. Excellent customer service skills and
the ability to interact professionally with the general public, town
officials and employees. Ability to meet people easily and speak in
public.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time. The
employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend stoop and
kneel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance
vision and the ability to adjust focus.
A full job description is available here. Applications must be submitted to Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804; email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov; Fax: 203-775-4068; or submitted online via Brookfield’s Town Website (www.brookfieldct.gov).
Applications/Resumes will be received until the position is filled. The
Town of Brookfield is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
