Adult Services Librarian Part Time (2 positions) - The Brookfield Library. Starting Salary: $28.00 per hour. Supervisor: Head of Adult Services. Job Description: Plan, implement, publicize, execute Adult Services
programs, including book discussions, and educational and recreational
programs. Evaluate, monitor and weed adult and reference collections;
purchase adult and reference materials. Provide reference, referral and
reader’s advisory services to patrons. Maintain awareness of advanced
techniques, newest procedures and latest equipment. Staff the
information desk or other public desks as needed. Undertake special
projects related to Adult Services. Maintain online resources relating
to Adult Services. Work with community agencies and organizations
serving adults to provide services as needed. 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.
Maintain statistical information pertaining to adult services. Assist in
preparation of budget. Perform other duties as required or requested. A
full job description is available in the Human Resources Department.
Job time: 20 hours per week
Skills 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.
Education Required: 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. Prefer a minimum of three years'
responsible experience in a professional librarian capacity.
Licensure Requirement(s): N/A
Union or non-union position: Non-Union
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
lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust
focus.
Applications must be submitted to the
Human Resources Department 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. Recruiter/Contact: Fern Smenyak,
Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield,
CT 06804. Fax: 203-775-4068. email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov.
