Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Innovation and Information Services Specialist - New Milford Public Library, CT

Deadline Extended. The New Milford Public Library has a Full Time (40 hrs.) Innovation and Information Services Specialist position open to an energetic and adventurous individual who loves a challenge. The person in this position will be responsible for supervising our Information Services Department and for planning and implementing equipment and services for our brand new makerspace. We are currently under construction with project completion anticipated for June of 2022.
     The ideal candidate will be an innovator who is passionate about teaching, has strong communication skills, and is conversant in reference and information services. A Graduate degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school is required as well as previous experience with STEAM technology and programming. Equivalent experience will be considered. Three to five years of supervisory experience preferred. Fluency in Spanish a plus.
     If you are a leader in seeking out and mastering new STEAM equipment, enjoy planning and running programs that help people cross the digital divide, and have experience supervising in a public library environment, this could be your dream job.
     Salary $60,000 with an attractive benefits package. Some evenings and weekends required.
     Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter along with a completed Town of New Milford employment application by May 16th to: Greg Bollaro, Personnel Director, Town of New Milford, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776 or gbollaro@newmilford.org. For a job description and to access the employment application, go to https://bit.ly/30fqmqx. EO/AA