Join
the dynamic Ives Squared Team at the New Haven Free Public Library in
New Haven, Connecticut! We are seeking a librarian passionate about
entrepreneurship and supporting small businesses. Come work with an
amazing team of librarians and community partners.
SALARY: Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: This is a professional position beyond entry-level.
Incumbents are expected to have acquired the knowledge, skills, and
abilities necessary to perform the positions requirements at a full
level of competence.
The current vacant assignment entails
implementing collaborative and active learning strategies and programs
for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong
learners; offering workshops and one-on-one instruction in business
research, creative software applications (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite),
entrepreneurship, and business growth; fostering collaborative
partnerships within the New Haven economic ecosystem; raising awareness
about resources and services in the library through outreach efforts;
managing a special collection of resources for entrepreneurs and
nonprofits; and providing innovative information services to meet the
needs of a diverse, urban adult population.
The successful
candidate will be current with the latest library, business, and
technology trends; have previous experience working directly with small
businesses and nonprofits; provide reference services, career resources,
and become familiar with basic small scale manufacturing makerspace
technologies with training; foster collaboration between makerspace and
entrepreneurial opportunities; have excellent communication and
interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity,
diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork. Bilingual candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
This position reports to the Manager of Ives Squared.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Masters degree in Library
Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.
Minimum of two years experience as a professional librarian and the
following knowledge, abilities and skills, in addition to those for
Librarian I:
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
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.
SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: This position is included in a collective bargaining
agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees. Employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a
pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug
screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing
portal and providing proof of Full Vaccination with Booster as eligible,
as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day
probationary period. Instructions and information on this
pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.
SELECTION PLAN: This is a General Fund, "Non-Tested" position. General
information regarding the selection process can be found HERE.
Please note that our method of communication with applicants is by
email. In the application process, please provide us with a valid email
address, and ensure that you monitor your email for correspondence from
our department.
TO APPLY: View the full position listing and apply online HERE.
CLOSE DATE: Friday, July 29, 2022
at 11:59 PM.
