Due
to a retirement, the Town of Cheshire seeks candidates to apply for the
position of Librarian (L-5) in our Adult Services Department. Cheshire
(pop. 29,330) is a vibrant community located in the heart of Connecticut
(2 hours to New York or Boston) and is well-known for its excellent
education system and exceptional quality of life.
Join a
dynamic team of professionals who work to provide high-quality, modern
library services, materials and programs for adults. The ideal candidate
will be a creative, innovative and enthusiastic team-player who can
effectively collaborate with library staff, the Friends of the Library,
other town departments and community partners. An MLS from an
ALA-accredited school is required. Candidates who are close to finishing
their degree are encouraged to apply.
Duties of the Adult
Services Librarian include performing reference and reader’s advisory
work; assisting adults with library technology and teaching them new
technology; planning, promoting, and running programs for adults;
purchasing and maintaining an up-to-date and diverse adult collection;
and providing outreach services. The successful candidate will
demonstrate a current knowledge of adult literature and programming,
have excellent communication and customer service skills, be familiar
with modern trends in adult library service including use of technology
and digital collections, and have experience with community engagement
initiatives and outreach.
The starting minimum hourly rate:
$36.31/hour with a 35 hour work week and excellent benefits. For further
information including the full job description and application process,
visit the Town’s website
or applicants can pick up a copy from the Human Resources Office, Room
#217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and/or Town application
by the close of business on July 22, 2022
to Louis A. Zullo, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall or via email at lzullo@cheshirect.org.
