Adult Services Librarian - The Brookfield Library. $53,000
- $58,000, depending on experience; Non-Union. 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities: 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 he 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 in the Human Resources Department.
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department or
submitted online via Brookfield’s
Town Website (www.brookfieldct.gov).
Apply to Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100
Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Fax: 203-775-4068. Email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov.
Applications/Resumes will be received until the position is filled.
The Town of Brookfield is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
