Librarian I, Part Time - Bloomfield Public Library. Salary: $37.58 hourly (non-benefited). Bloomfield Public
Library seeks a community-focused, dynamic and technically savvy
librarian who can professionally communicate with a diverse public. Work
experience must include collection development, marketing, and outreach
to the community. Candidates must have proven project management and
problem resolution skills. The ability to provide excellent customer
service, which will include identifying and interpreting user needs,
providing reference and readers’ advisory; and implementing and
overseeing programming for adults, is required. A joy of reading is a
must. This position is a substitute librarian position, with one
scheduled evening shift per week and one Saturday shift per month. All
other hours will be determined by scheduling and project needs, and will
vary weekly.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a Masters in
Library Science (MLS) or equivalent degree from an ALA accredited
college or university, plus over 1 year of related library work
experience including experience with library computer systems, or any
equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Proficiency with Sierra/Encore preferred.
Selection Process: Candidates will be rated based on education,
experience, and skills identified on the application, resume and cover
letter as they relate to the requirements of this position. Additional
examinations may include computer skills testing, written subject matter
tests, and/or oral interviews or may be a combination of any of the
above.
Applications: Town of Bloomfield conducts pre-employment physical,
drug testing, DCF background, state and federal criminal history and
background investigation, including fingerprints. Applications may be
obtained from the Department of Human Resources, 800 Bloomfield Ave.,
Bloomfield, CT 06002, or on our website at www.bloomfieldct.org; they must be submitted to Human Resources along with a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019. Applications are accepted ONLY by mail, fax (860-769-3505) or in person.
Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment
opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need
this information in an alternative format must contact Cindy Coville,
ADA Coordinator at 860-769-3538 or at ccoville@bloomfieldct.org.