Head of Adult Services - The Brookfield Library. Recruiter/Contact:
Fern L. Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, Brookfield Town Hall 100
Pocono Road, Brookfield CT 06804. Email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov. Fax: (203) 775-4068.
CLASSIFICATION: Salary BARGAINING UNION: N/A
SUPERVISOR: Library Director
General Statement of Duties: Develops and coordinates all aspects of
adult services and supervises adult services and reference staff.
Plans, organizes and supervises the activities of adult services, and
evaluates and recommends policies relating to adult services. Evaluates
adult collection annually for balance and comprehensiveness, weeding and
selecting materials as necessary.
Responsibilities: Plan,
implement, publicize, execute and evaluate Adult Services and programs,
including book discussions, and educational and recreational programs.
Supervises, trains and monitors the performance of the department staff.
Evaluate, monitor and weed adult fiction and reference collections;
purchase adult fiction including large print fiction, and reference
materials. Provide reference, referral and reader’s advisory services to
patrons as needed. Develop goals and objectives for Adult Services.
Maintain awareness of advanced techniques, newest procedures and latest
equipment. Assist at the information desk or other public desks as
needed. Undertake special projects related to Adult Services. Maintain
online resources relating to Adult Services. Oversee services and
schedule coverage of the information desk. Work with community agencies
and organizations serving adults to provide services; may act as library
representative to professional organizations and community groups.
Attend professional meetings, workshops and conferences; maintain
membership in professional organizations and participates in their
activities. Participates in community outreach as needed. Interpret
library policies to the public. Report statistical information
pertaining to adult services. Assist in preparation of budget. Perform
other duties as required or requested.
A full job description
is available in the Human Resources Department. Applications must be
submitted to the Human Resources Department or submitted online via
Brookfield’s Town Website. (www.brookfieldct.gov) Applications/Resumes will be received until 10/29/21. The Town of Brookfield is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Experience and Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Library or Information
Science or related field. A Master's Degree in Library or Information
Science from an ALA accredited institution. A minimum of three years'
responsible experience in a professional librarian capacity including
one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
Skills, Knowledge and
Abilities: An understanding of current library objectives, principles
and procedures of professional library administration. Knowledge of
automated library systems and equipment. Excellent organizational
skills. Ability to multitask and complete multiple projects on time and
within budget. Have initiative, good judgment, accuracy and flexibility.
Proficiency with current computer and web-based technology. Excellent
customer service skills and the ability to interact professionally with
the general public, town officials and employees. Ability to meet people
easily and speak in public.
The physical demands described here
are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of
time. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, bend,
stoop and kneel. The employee is frequently required to reach with
hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to
25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
