Monday, November 07, 2022

Full-Time Youth Services Librarian - Brookfield Library, CT

Recruiter/Contact: Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Fax: 203-775-4068. Email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov.
     Job Level & Rate: $52,000 - $58,000 - Based on Experience
     Apply to the recruiter/contact listed above. Equal Opportunity Employer.
     Job Description: The Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for providing a variety of library services for youth, primarily ages 11-19, planning, promoting and implementing programs, services and acquiring resources, as well as coordinating with and assisting in other areas of the library. Coordinate the planning and implementation of library programs for youth. Select materials for acquisition and maintain collection for ages 11-19. Manage the writing, editing, and preparation of communications regarding library programs for release to the media and public. Prepare materials for special projects for the Director. Increase use of the library and its resources by researching community’s library needs, analyze results, and recommending applications and services to meet those needs. Establish a cooperative relationship with other town organizations and local schools. Develop and conduct programs for youth and parents, while encouraging reading, viewing, and listening skills, and the use of library facilities and materials. Serve on the Library Leadership Team. Stay up-to-date by attending conferences and workshops as allowed by budgetary constraints, participate in professional organizations and roundtables. Perform other related duties as required. A full job description is available at the Library or Human Resources Department. Submit resume/and or application to the above listed office. Applications/Resumes must be received by November 11, 2022. Equal Opportunity Employer. A full job description is available at the Library or Human Resources Department. Submit resume/and or application to the above listed office or complete the Town of Brookfield’s online application.
     Work Week: 35 hours per week
     Education Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school required.
     Skills Required: Excellent organizational, communication, writing and technology skills. Graphic design ability as it relates to creating press releases and flyers, etc. to promote the library. Ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of the general public.
     Physical Demands: 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 or stand for extended periods of time to view & operate computer equipment. The employee 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 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.