Library Specialist, Adult Services and Community Engagement Consultant - Connecticut State Library. Recruitment #200601-5406AR-001. Location: Middletown, CT. Salary:
$79,047* - $101,662/year (*New State Employees Start at Minimum). Close Date: 6/13/2020 11:59:00 PM.
Introduction: The State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Library
(CSL), has one available opportunity for a Library
Specialist – Adult Services and Community Engagement Consultant. The
incumbent in this position would be reporting to the Director of the
Division of Library Development. This is a specialized professional
position responsible for providing leadership,
education and technical assistance in the areas of adult services,
community engagement, public libraries, and facilities management
specifically, in the areas of readers advisory; adult collections; adult
programming; and contributes to the development
and implementation of the Division of Library Development Libguides
and social media tools. They would also be responsible for partnering
with state, regional and national organizations to identify emerging
trends in adult services, resource sharing,
services to older adults, community engagement and project
management in public libraries. Other duties include performing complex
professional duties in the delivery of library information and
consultant services on a statewide basis. Consultants
provide liaison services to assigned regional areas of CT libraries
and have considerable knowledge of adult collection development.
This is a full time, 40 hours per week position, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
This position is located at the Middletown Library Service Center, 786 S Main St, Middletown, CT 06457.
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: 5 years’
experience adult reference
services in public libraries; 5 years’ experience resource sharing
in public libraries; 5 years’ experience readers advisory and collection
development for adult services in public libraries; Experience in
development of adult services library programs
and services; 5 years’ experience in facilities management in public
libraries.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The State Librarian may
determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS
degree based on staffing needs.
For the complete job listing and to apply, visit this link. Close Date: June 13, 2020
at 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.
