Librarian II (multiple vacancies) - New Haven Free Public Library
POSITION: Librarian II (M-5537) (NOT TESTED) Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning
SALARY: (RANGE 7) Minimum: $51,648 annualized
HOURS: 37.50 hours per week
***MULTIPLE VACANCIES***
This is professional library work beyond entry level. Incumbents are
expected to have acquired the basic knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary to perform the full range of tasks required at a fully capable
level of competence. Duties are performed within the framework of
established library policy under the general supervision and review of a
higher level librarian.
We are looking for a librarian who has
excellent customer service skills, a strong knowledge of technology and
current trends, and passion for children’s and teen literature. This
job includes outreach to our diverse community of New Haven and forging
relationships with local schools and youth organizations.
The
ideal candidate will be energetic and experienced at creating engaging
programming for youth of all ages, from toddlers to teens, both in
person and virtually. This is an exciting time to join the Youth
Services team of the New Haven Free Public Library! Bilingual candidates
are strongly encouraged to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
include: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library
Association accredited library school. Minimum of two years’ experience
as a professional librarian and the necessary knowledge, abilities and
skills, in addition to those from Librarian I, as stated in the job
description, including but not limited to: Ability to organize and
maintain a specialized library collection or service within a
department; experience with a variety of on-line databases and the
ability to apply this knowledge in planning and implementation of
research or catalog work; Ability to evaluate and advise on the
disposition of reference questions, or on matters of cataloging
practice; Ability to instruct and train Librarian I and support staff.
TO APPLY: Please submit cover letter and resume with online application by September 24 at https://newhavenct.munisselfservice.com/
