The Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury, CT is seeking librarians to join our Adult Services team, which serves a diverse community, staffs the reference desk and the library’s computer center desk, develops a robust roster of programs, and assists with a wide range of reference requests.
SALARY: $26.15 - $32.02 /Hour *37.5 hours/week* (NOTE: NEW HIRES START AT THE BEGINNING OF RANGE)
FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of professional library science techniques and administration; Good knowledge of methods of researching various subject areas; Good knowledge of classification and the Dewey Decimal system; Ability to keep informed about currently published books and materials in one’s assigned area for purposes of ordering and collection development; Ability to provide welcoming and effective customer service; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups, including co-workers and various diverse populations in an urban community; Good oral and written communication; Ability to teach subordinate staff and the public all aspects of current library technologies; Good working knowledge of all MS Office suite software.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Science with course work specifically related to public librarianship, children’s services, or young adult services. One-year experience in public librarianship, child services or young adult services may substitute for course work.
Please see the full position posting HERE.
APPLICATIONS: May be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on: Monday, February 3, 2025.
