Supervisory Responsibilities: Manage, oversee, and conduct performance evaluations, recommends promotions, transfers, and discharges of all Library staff. Plan and organize staff work responsibilities. Approves time cards and records hours of work; conducts regular staff meetings. Recruit, manage, and oversee volunteers. Encourages all staff to participate in job related training while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:
1. Excellent computer skills and technology skills including but not limited to ILS, Open Source, Evergreen is required.
2. Knowledge of automated and networked library environment.
3. Thorough knowledge of reference sources
4. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with the public, co-workers and subordinates.
5. Ability to perform under pressure.
6. Must demonstrate flexibility within working schedule and office staff.
Qualifications: Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited college, with five years public library work experience, including supervisory experience, required. Expertise in ILS, Open Source and Evergreen is required. Building needs assessment / renovation experience a plus.
Application Process: Visit www.woodburyct.org and click on the employment icon to access the full job description. Applicants must fill out an application (available on the employment page of our website) and submit an application, a resume and cover letter VIA MAIL to: Personnel Administrator, Town of Woodbury, 281 Main St. South, Woodbury, CT 06798
*Applicants will not be considered if an application is not submitted.* Deadline: September 1, 2021
