Librarian - City of Norwalk. Full-Time. Salary: $74,089.00 - $90,022.00 Annually. Position Definition: Plans, organizes and supervises library program
for pre-school, elementary and young adult library users. Performs
professional library services in assisting library patrons in the
selection and use of library materials.
General Duties: Receives
oral or written direction from Library Division Chief. Plans and
organizes work according to season of year, special events and regular
library schedule. Assigns work to support staff. Develops and conducts
programs for children and young adults to encourage reading, viewing and
listening skills and to use library facilities and materials. Examines
professional publications and other sources for selection of books,
periodicals and related materials. Helps build collection of books,
periodicals and communication materials through consultation with
Supervisor, staff members and independent selection. Assembles and
arranges displays of books and other materials. Helps supervise the
circulation, return and use of library books and materials. Helps
oversee the electronic transfer of information and operates remote
computer terminal in processing circulation, registrations, overdues and
billings. Develops brochures, booklets and newsletters to publicize the
services and resources of the Library. Prepares reading lists for
school and community distribution. Provides training and supervision to
Library Assistant, Clerks and volunteers. Prepares regular narrative and
statistics reports for Supervisor.
Additional Duties:
Coordinates programs and activities with school librarians, teachers,
parents’ groups and community organizations. Conducts story-telling
programs for pre-school children. Attends meetings and participates in
professional library organizations. Performs general library work as
needed.
Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Children’s Services Division Chief.
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is
not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to relate and interact
with school and cultural organizations needed. Ability to prepare and
deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and
facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer
applications for library services. Ability to work effectively with
library staff and patrons.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s
degree in Library Science, including course work in specialty. Artistic
skills used in creating posters, displays, etc., highly desirable.
The City of Norwalk provides an outstanding benefits package including a
Managed Health Care Program, Participation in 401A Retirement Account,
Life Insurance, Dental Coverage, Deferred Compensation Plan, Vacation,
Holiday and Sick Time. For a more detailed overview of our management
benefit package go to: View Our Benefits.
Apply online via this link. Closing: 1/15/2021 11:59 PM Eastern.
