Assistant Director for Public Services (Chief Public Services Officer) - Russell Library

Assistant Director for Public Services (Chief Public Services Officer) - The Russell Library (Middletown, CT) seeks a creative, innovative, and outwardly-focused individual to elevate our services to "exceptional" by coordinating all public-facing Library departments and implementing community-oriented changes in keeping with Russell Library's mission.  The Library is poised to become a transformational force in Middletown -- join us now to become a part of something great! 
     Middletown is a vibrant, growing and extremely diverse community of nearly 48,000 residents, located on the Connecticut River, in the center of the Nutmeg State.  Home to two colleges and universities, a thriving downtown, a rich cultural and dining scene, and a unique combination of urban, suburban and rural life, Middletown has something to offer everyone.  Founded in 1875, the Russell Library is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves as the principal public library for the City of Middletown, with a full range of services aimed at 21st-century users.  The Library Board of Trustees and library staff (including the CPSO) will begin a strategic planning process this winter, to set a course for success in community transformation in the coming years. 
     The CPSO is responsible for the coordination of the Circulation/Technical Services, Children's/Teen, Adult Services, and Programming and Community Engagement staff and functions.  The CPSO, the Assistant Director for Administrative Services (Chief Administrative Officer), and the Library Director form Russell's executive team.  The successful candidate will show a proven track record of leadership, team-building, and innovation.  They must possess strong technology skills as well as experience with change management, process and efficiency management, user-centered design and project oversight.  Experience with managing library marketing and publicity, including websites, social media management, and e-newsletters, is strongly preferred.
     Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library Science and at least four years of supervisory experience, including two years supervising a major library department, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends required.  Exempt, non-union.
     Starting salary range: 76,918 - $91,707, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a competitive employee benefits package.
     Please email a resume and cover letter to Ramona Burkey, Library Director, at rburkey@russelllibrary.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 24, 2018.

Chief Executive Officer – Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (MD)

Chief Executive Officer – Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (MD).

     Imagining Opportunities - Connecting Community – Shaping Lives. The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary new CEO who, through dynamic leadership, will help to ensure that the Library System becomes one of the Nation’s best. Cultivating valued relationships with new and existing stakeholders, the CEO will have demonstrated talent in building and maintaining, connections with the broader community. The CEO will, through opportunity and connectivity, provide positive learning pathways to change the lives of the nearly one million County residents. Key lifelong learning focus areas of the Library’s 2017 Strategic Plan include: Tech Connect, Ready 2 Read, and Learning U. Supporting student achievement, the Library’s LINK partnership connects Prince George’s County public school students to the Library’s resources through ID cards eliminating barriers to student access. Governed by a seven-member Board, PGCMLS serves its constituency through a stellar staff (312 FTE), a $30 million annual budget, 19 locations plus a Correctional Facility library, and twelve active, contributing Friends of the Library groups. The ideal CEO will bring extraordinary passion, innovation, and a demonstrated commitment to a diverse, multicultural, and very engaged community of customers and potential partners. Please visit PGCMLS CEO Brochure for additional information about the position!

     Prince George’s County, the second largest county in Maryland, is a family-friendly, vibrant, growing county with 27 municipalities. It is proud to be home to seven colleges and universities, including the University of Maryland, Bowie State University and Prince George's Community College. Also, Prince George’s is home for some of the region’s top attractions. Residents and visitors enjoy the National Harbor on the Potomac, FedExField – home of the NFL Washington Redskins, NASA Goddard Space Flight center, Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Show Place Arena, a vibrant Hyattsville Arts Corridor, and the Publick Playhouse. In addition to local historical, cultural and recreational amenities, you will find yourself minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., historic Annapolis and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Enjoy and explore Prince George’s County and Prince George’s County Memorial Library System at PGCMLS Links.
     Responsibilities. The CEO, reporting to the Board of Trustees, oversees a nationally recognized library system. This position provides overall strategic and operational leadership with full responsibility for, but not limited to, the following areas: personnel and fiscal management; marketing and communications; fundraising and development; emergent technologies; facilities; and external partnership development through engagement with key stakeholder groups. Valuing transparency, trust, and collegiality, the CEO will lead a large, complex and innovative organization to its full and exciting potential.
     Qualifications. Minimum qualifications include a Masters’ Degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of management experience in a complex organization. Additional skills include political acumen, strong communication skills, ability to think and plan strategically, the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, and demonstrated ability in fiscal management. Experience in a public library with multiple locations, reporting to a governing board, working in a multicultural environment, and collective bargaining are desired qualifications. Compensation. The starting salary range is $175,000 - $195,000 (with placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) with an attractive benefits package.

     For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Dan Bradbury on or before the closing date of September 16, 2018.

Part-Time Library Associate - Wethersfield Library

Part-Time Library Associate - Wethersfield Library.

     Reports to: Public Services Manager. Schedule: Must be flexible to include evenings and weekends. FLSA: Non-exempt. Status: Part-time (Hourly – up to a maximum of 19 hours per week). Hourly Rate: $22.52. Benefits: Sick leave is provided consistent with State of Connecticut Regulations. There are no other benefits associated with this hourly position. Union/Non Union: Non-Union. Posting Date: Tuesday July 10, 2018. Closing Date: Open until filled.

     As a part time Library Associate working primarily in the Children’s Department you will draw on your experience to work with a team of staff to provide outstanding service to the community of Wethersfield. We are looking for someone who is customer focused, collaborative, tech savvy, and helps ensure the delivery of quality results.
     Examples of duties include: Answer ready-reference and/or readers advisory requests; provide general research assistance, make appropriate referrals to professional librarian; participate in collection maintenance; perform circulation functions; participate in the development, planning, promotion, and delivery of library programs, classes, activities, or events which fulfill the mission of the library; assist with the outreach, marketing, and merchandising activities of the library; perform other duties as required or other tasks/assignments as necessary.
     This position requires: Bachelor’s degree; one year of experience in general library work; excellent customer service skills; ability and desire to work with a diverse public; knowledge of and demonstrated experience with computers; schedule must be flexible to include evenings and weekends; a valid driver’s license. Examples of preferred qualifications include: familiarity with youth developmental needs; knowledge of resources, materials, and literature relevant to children and families.
     Visit https://www.wethersfieldlibrary.org/job-openings/ for complete job description and list of qualifications. Please submit completed application, cover letter, resume, and three professional references, at least one from a direct supervisor, to: jobs@wethersfieldlibrary.org. Open until filled. No phone calls or other inquiries please. Successful candidate must pass an interview and/or written exam, physical, drug testing, and background check prior to employment. EEO.

Executive Director - Hotchkiss Library of Sharon

Executive Director - Hotchkiss Library of Sharon. The executive director of the Hotchkiss Library of Sharon CT, one of the oldest libraries in CT, will provide the vision, leadership and management of the library and is responsible for overseeing the programming, operations, and fundraising that will sustain the library’s growth, quality, and organizational mission. This person will serve as the face of the library to internal and external constituencies, including the library’s board, staff, donors/members, town-elected officials, and the public-at-large. The executive director will oversee revenue generation and will supervise the library’s operations. It is expected the executive director will embrace and champion all aspects of the library (lending library, cultural programs, children’s programs, and physical assets such as the building and property). The executive director is responsible for sound business planning and adherence to the financial planning process and the budget. As the chief representative, spokesperson and ambassador of the library, the executive director works to reinforce the position of the library as a pre-eminent library and cultural organization. Working with the staff, the executive director will direct and expand the library’s marketing, public relations and branding efforts in order to better define and reflect the library’s core mission and attract the largest possible audiences. The Executive Director ensures that the library uses technology and social media and other new media to the fullest extent possible.
     Requirements: Demonstrable management skills working with nonprofit organizations. Demonstrable ambition to help the library enlarge its reach and positive impact on its users and the broader Sharon community. 
     Compensation: The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon is prepared to offer a CLA-based competitive compensation package.
     The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
     Application: Candidates may apply by sending a letter of interest addressed to the Head of the Search Committee and resume to trtrowbridge@gmail.com.
     Read a full job description at: https://tinyurl.com/y7kwnfxz

Adult/Teen Services Librarian – Edith Wheeler Memorial Library

Adult/Teen Services Librarian (Full Time) – The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (Monroe) is looking for an energetic, forward thinking Adult/ Teen Services Librarian with a strong understanding of current public library services and an enthusiasm for seeking out and developing creative new services.  The ideal candidate will be outgoing and willing to work collaboratively with members of our friendly community.

     Under the supervision of the Library Director, this person will be organizing and directing the activities of our Adult and Teen Services team.  Duties include researching and bringing technologies on board for the library’s new makerspace;  planning and marketing of adult and teen programs; maintaining the library’s web page and social media presence; selecting and acquiring materials; maintaining the collection; and overseeing an active reference department. 
     Master’s Degree in Library Science or Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution required.  Comfortable working and teaching in an experiential learning environment.  Minimum of 3 years experience working with adult and/or teen library services, resources, and online searching preferred.  Some supervisory experience necessary.  Starting salary: $53K, 35 hour/week, union position with full benefits.  All applications must be submitted online at http://monroect.org/Human-Resources.  Deadline Tuesday, August 14th or until position is filled.

Adult Services Librarian – Simsbury Public Library

Adult Services Librarian (Full-time) – Simsbury Public Library. We’re looking for an outgoing, enthusiastic, creative, and self-directed librarian, who is team-oriented to join our Adult Services Department. Our ideal candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, a curious learner, display a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to public service. A sense of humor is also invaluable. Responsibilities include program planning and facilitation, outreach, community collaboration, technology instruction, assisting with marketing and social media, as well as reference duties. Our Adult Services Librarian will also play an important role in our Makerspace, the Innovators’ Workshop, including offering training sessions and classes on the 3D printer, circuit paper cutter, sewing machines, and offering troubleshooting assistance on this equipment as part of reference duties. This is a full-time, 35 hour/week A-2 position with the CESA Simsbury Administrative and Professional Employees union with a salary range of $61,634-73,656.  All applications must be submitted online at www.simsbury-ct.gov/jobs. Applications close Sunday, August 12, 2018. Please upload a cover letter and resume as part of a complete application.

Instruction and Outreach Librarian - The Loomis Chaffee School

Instruction and Outreach Librarian - The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for a dynamic, progressive, and patron-focused Instruction and Outreach Librarian. One of three professional librarians, the Instruction and Outreach Librarian will assume the primary responsibility of coordinating the library instruction and information literacy program, including information literacy curriculum development and student assessment. The Instruction and Outreach Librarian will assist with research and information inquiries from the Loomis community with a focus on assisting students in developing research strategies to locate and evaluate information. The Instruction and Outreach Librarian will develop partnerships with campus organizations, and lead the Library’s outreach, marketing, and programming. This position includes some evening and weekend hours.
     The Loomis Chaffee School is a renowned New England boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings whose children all died tragically and who then selflessly determined to found a school as a gift to the children of others, Loomis Chaffee provides our students with the best education—an education in which excellence in teaching and learning is shaped by the why, as much as the what, and every member of the community shares a commitment to the best self and the common good. For more information on the school, please visit https://www.loomischaffee.org. Click here for the full job ad and to apply.

Member Relations Manager, School & Special Libraries - Connecticut Library Consortium

Member Relations Manager, School & Special Libraries - Connecticut Library Consortium, Middletown, CT. Are you a school or special librarian with a passion for discovering and utilizing the latest library resources, tools, and services to make library users' lives better? Are you ready to put your marketing savvy, training and teaching experience, and library expertise to work for the betterment of school and special library staff and users across Connecticut? If so, the Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) - a non-profit, statewide membership collaborative serving all types of Connecticut libraries - would like to hear from you. As one of CLC’s two Member Relations Managers, you will assist CLC’s school and special library members with the library products and services they need, want, and already have. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for our schools and special libraries, providing support through product marketing, training, and expert advice. You’ll help coordinate our annual membership campaign, and you’ll actively solicit members' ideas for new products and services to help them be successful. This position will get you out on the road visiting libraries, attending conferences and meetings, and hosting training events. You will have your finger on the pulse of CLC's school and special library membership! Full time. Apply with resume and cover letter by March 5, 2018 to hr@ctlibrarians.org. For further details, visit ctlibrarians.org/MRMSS.

Marketing Associate - New Canaan Library

Marketing Associate - New Canaan Library is seeking a creative, flexible, and team-oriented communications professional to join our Public Services Team. This position is primarily responsible for the marketing and collateral creation in support of adult programs and services while also supporting other library strategic marketing needs. If you are passionate about visual design and enjoy working on a creative, dynamic team, then this position may be for you. This is a permanent, full time position (35 hours/week) including an occasional weekend or evening. This position supports the work of the entire Library but reports to the Manager of Public Services and is a member of the Public Services Team. Salary range: $41,940-51,260/year. Qualifications and Experience: A Bachelor's Degree is required. Previous creative design or marketing experience highly desirable. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to Christle Chumney, Manager of Public Services, cchumney@newcanaanlibrary.org by February 28, 2018. Preference given to applicants who apply by February 15, 2018.

Library Specialist: Programs & Publicity - West Hartford Libraries

Library Specialist: Programs & Publicity - West Hartford Libraries. Part-time (15 hrs per week) $28.30 per hour. This position supports the library’s efforts in areas of programming, promotions, and communications. The chief responsibilities are with the website, online calendar, newsletter and flyers, social media and video production. Other responsibilities include planning and introducing community programs. Top candidates will also have solid experience using Adobe’s Creative Suite software.
     The work schedule is typically four days: three mornings and one evening per week. Duties also include setting up for programs by lifting of chairs and tables, as well as the operating of A/V equipment.
     Candidates should email: 1) resume, 2) cover letter, 3) three samples or links to their work made using Adobe’s Creative Suite software, to: whpl@westhartfordct.gov. Applications will be accepted through Feb. 14, 2018.

Librarian I - White Plains Public Library, NY

Librarian I - White Plains Public Library, White Plains, NY. SEARCH REOPENED. The White Plains Public Library has a great story to tell. Come and help us share it!
     We have an opening for a Librarian I to help develop our marketing and communications and provide public services to adults. In this position, you will grow a public relations program to create positive relationships between the Library and its public; market library activities through social media platforms, a digital newsletter, and other channels; promote specific events; and nurture engagement between the Library and White Plains’ communities. You will also provide reference and reader’s advisory services, instruction, assistance with technology, and plan and implement programs.
     The successful candidate must be an excellent collaborator, as you will work with a range of colleagues as well as community members and staff from other organizations. She or he must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, expertise with social media, be creative and enjoy working independently. Experience in marketing or public relations is a plus.
     Applicants must be available to work evening as well as weekend hours.
     The White Plains Public Library serves the community through one, 90,000-square-foot facility, located in downtown White Plains. The Library has undergone a renovation and rebirth in the last decade, beginning with the creation of the Trove, a library for children. In 2013 it opened the Edge, an innovative library for teens that includes a digital media lab. The Hub for adults, with a Learning Commons as well as a café and bookstore, will open in fall 2017. With a staff of 42 FTE, in 2016 the Library attracted nearly 30,000 people to its programs and circulated over 700,000 items.
     The City of White Plains is located 25 miles north of New York City in Westchester County. Home to 55,000 residents, the City’s population expands to 200,000 every workday as people travel to the City for work or school. The modern downtown has enjoyed a revitalization with expanded shopping and dining options. With a Metro North commuter railroad station and a bus transit center, people from all over Westchester County make White Plains a destination for work, leisure and study.
     Starting Salary: $53,689 to $55,311 depending on experience; excellent benefits.
     Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in library or information science from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices.
     Special Requirements: Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of application; possession of certificate at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will also be required to pass a civil service examination and be reachable for permanent appointment.
     The City of White Plains is an Equal Opportunity Employer
     If interested, please email cover letter and resume by April 7, 2017 to: Brian Kenney, Library Director, bkenney@whiteplainslibrary.org. Please put “Librarian Opening” in the subject line.

Director of Marketing and Communications - Hartford Public Library

Director of Marketing and Communications - Hartford Public Library seeks a full-time Director of Marketing and Communications. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Director of Marketing and Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic marketing and communications plans and activities to broaden awareness and strengthen Hartford Public Library’s brand. Leads all marketing, communications and external relations activity for Hartford Public Library, including library communications, media relations, employee communications, sponsorships and events, government relations and community engagement. Participates in system-wide planning and development and is a member of the senior management team. Please see our website for the full job description: https://www.hplct.org/about/job-openings. To apply, please send completed employment application, resume and cover letter to: Hartford Public Library, Human Resources, 500 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103; fax (860) 722-6900; or email personnel@hplct.org. Position open until filled.