Adult Services Librarian - Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester, CT

Adult Services Librarian - The Cragin Memorial Library in Colchester, CT seeks a new Adult Services Librarian. The ideal candidate will have programming experience, creativity, initiative, solid customer service skills, the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and community organizations (and interest in working with teens) and to effectively serve the public at any service point. The Library serves a rural/suburban community of 16,000. The Library is part of the Library Connection, Inc. consortium and uses Innovative’s Sierra and Encore. The Library typically offers 4-6 programs for adults each month, with a combination of free and paid presenters and, most importantly, the expertise of the Adult Services Librarian! We have well-developed publicity routines, including social media to better reach the community’s busy adults. The primary responsibility is for planning, developing, and delivering a wide-ranging schedule of programs, including technology instruction. The Adult Services Librarian publishes the Library’s monthly newsletter. The Adult services librarian shares collection management responsibilities with the Library Director, including weeding. The Adult Services librarian works collaboratively with the Children’s Librarian to develop and deliver services to young adults because the Teen Room is on the Adult Services floor. Current teen programming led by the Adult Services Librarian has included Dungeons & Dragons, gaming, Middle School GSA and an Anime club. The new Adult Services Librarian will have the opportunity to continue or develop new programming. Candidates must hold an ALA-accredited MLS or MSLIS, have three years of prior library experience at any level, and prior experience developing and conducting library programs for adults and/or young adults. Current technology skills, including the ability to teach technology one-on-one or in small groups, are key. This is a full-time, union, 35-hour a week position, working one evening a week and one Saturday a month in rotation. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, vacation, sick time, personal days, and CLA membership. Current salary is $59,523; with a scheduled 2.25% contractual increase on July 1, 2021. Complete job description and application are available through the Town of Colchester website. The union contract is available here. The hiring process will include two panel interviews. Anticipated start date is late June 2021. Submit completed application, resume, and cover letter directly to the Office of the First Selectman, Town of Colchester, 127 Norwich Avenue, Colchester, CT 06415 or by email to HR@colchesterct.gov by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021. Applications will not be accepted by the Library.