Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Librarian II, Young Minds & Family Learning – New Haven Free Public Library, CT

     Close Date: Friday, October 14, 2022 11:59 PM
     Salary: Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
     Employment Type: Full-Time
     PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: 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. In addition, this position involves responsibility for the organization and maintenance of a special library collection or service.
     This assignment entails developing and delivering programs for children age 0-12, with an emphasis on early childhood programming, strong knowledge of children's literature, and providing a variety of information services for parents and children.
     TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Please see the full job posting HERE.
     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, available to review HERE.
     For more information and to apply, visit THIS LINK.