Librarian I - Town of Manchester. 37.50 hours/week. $60,640 - $72,333 (2019-2020 Salary) Contract in negotiations.
SUMMARY OF POSITION: Responsible for assisting in the administration
and operation of a major section of the library such as reference,
circulation and teen’s services and performing specialized professional
work. A person in this position also administers the entire library in
the absence of a librarian in a more responsible position.
Responsibilities include helping develop, coordinate and implement
programs to improve service availability and quality consistent with
library policies and management guidelines. Other routine work involves
keeping current of new technologies and methods, directing, reviewing
and evaluating the work of less senior staff, providing for the overall
care and maintenance of the collections, attending meetings and
workshops and communicating with customers, co-workers and other
agencies. Regularly scheduled night and weekend work is expected.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an
accredited institution, plus; Experience: One (1) year of library
experience and a strong knowledge of automated library systems.
EXAMINATION: The examination will consist of an evaluation of training
and experience as indicated on the application. Based on these ratings, a
maximum of the ten most qualified applicants will be invited to
participate in an oral examination. All parts of the examination
including ratings and tests will be related to the requirements and
duties of the position.
Applications and job descriptions are available on our website. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 21, 2021 or must be postmarked by Friday, May 21, 2021. No faxed or e-mailed resumes and/or applications will be accepted.
The Town of Manchester shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical disability or sexual
orientation. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable
accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in
the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources
Department. The Town of Manchester is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from women, men, minorities, veterans and the
disabled. Vacancy No. 2021-018.