Library Assistant - Part Time – The Stonington Free Library

Library Assistant - Part Time – The Stonington Free Library seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. This is a part time position 21 to 24.5 hours per week. Work schedule is Tuesdays 9:30 to 2, Wednesdays 9:30 to 2, Thursdays 9:30 to 6, Fridays 9:30 to 1:30 and Saturday rotations 9:30 to 1. Hourly rate is $14.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days. 
     Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Delivery of excellent customer service to all ages. Assist patrons in person and over the phone. Introduce patrons to all library services, collections and technology. Provide reference services and reader’s advisory. Issue library cards. Check materials in and out. Help manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returns. Collect fines. Provide internet, email, copying, printing and other technology assistance. Update website, social media and community calendars.
     Successful candidate must be a team player with strong technology skills, positive attitude, enjoys working with the public, self-motivated, reliable, flexible and able to multi-task. High school diploma and technology skills required. Prior library experience, college degree and familiarity with library technology are a plus.
     Send cover letter, resume and three professional references to: search@stoningtonfreelibrary.org by August 22.

Part-Time Librarian - Wethersfield Library

Part-Time Librarian - 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: $29.00. 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: Monday July 23, 2018. Closing Date: Open until filled.
     As one of our part-time librarians you will draw on your expertise to work with a team of professional 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: Answering information and/or readers advisory requests; providing general research assistance; participating in collection development and maintenance in assigned areas; providing assistance to full time staff in areas such as classes, programming, and outreach; may also work on special projects. 
     This position requires an ALA Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science or Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent; one year of experience in general library work; excellent customer service skills; passion for and desire to work with a diverse public; experience with library related technology; a schedule that is flexible to include evenings and weekends; a valid driver’s license. 
     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.

Head of Reference - C.H. Booth Library, Newtown

Head of Reference - C.H. Booth Library, Newtown. Seeking an MLS librarian with a combination of experience, skills, enthusiasm, and energy to serve as Head of Reference in the wonderful community of Newtown CT at the C.H. Booth Library.

     Job Summary: The Head of Reference manages the Reference Department including staffing, scheduling, collection development, business outreach, providing reference and reader’s advisory. Serves as part of the library management team including UX, database selection, and advisement on the library facility. Experience with Wordpress, Evergreen ILS, and archives management preferred.

     Salary $56,000-64,000/year DOE with competitive benefits. Job description and employment application available at www.chboothlibrary.org/about/staff/. Send resume and cover letter to chboothcareers@gmail.com by Friday, August 17th at 4:00pm.

Youth Services Librarian - Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library

Youth Services Librarian - Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library. The Town of Dudley (Massachusetts) is accepting applications for the position of Youth Services Librarian. Position is full-time, 40 hours per week and includes some evening and rotating Saturday hours. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of services to children, their caregivers, tweens and teens. Must be very comfortable working with patrons from newborn through 18. Must be a friendly and approachable team player with a solid commitment to public service. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
     Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, organizes, and maintains the library’s children and young adult collections. Provides reader’s advisory service for youth and families. Assists youth in the use of library and its resources. Assists parents/caregivers in selection of appropriate youth material. Coordinates activities and programs with local schools and organizations. Checks materials in and out of the library, renews materials, places books on hold, notifies patrons the arrival of held books and collects overdue fines. Plans, organizes, and publicizes all youth programs including but not limited to story times, crafts, summer reading, special events, reading clubs, school and community outreach. Participates in the formulation of policy and develops procedures related to youth services. Interprets policy and explains policy and procedure to the public. Manages youth services budget. Compiles, reviews, and interprets statistical data regarding use of youth services and prepares regular management reports for review by Director. Trains and supervises youth volunteers. Assists front desk circulation staff when necessary. Acts on behalf of Director in his/her absence. Other related duties as assigned.
     Education, Experience, Skills: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis on services to youth; Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program preferred. Three or more years of library experience to include supervisory experience, collection development, programming, circulation, reference and reader’s advisory services for youth. Experience working with youth from birth through age 18. Previous experience with Evergreen automated library system preferable. Must be fluent with use of Internet, social media, databases, downloadable e/audiobook services and Microsoft Office productivity software. Excellent customer service, organizational and communication skills required. Experience utilizing website content management software desirable.
    Submit cover letter, resume, and names/contact information of three references to: Dudley Personnel Board, 71 West Main Street, Dudley, MA 01571, or via email to joang@dudleyma.gov by September 20, 2017.

Readers Advisory Librarian – New Canaan Library

Readers Advisory Librarian – New Canaan Library. NEW CANAAN LIBRARY VISION: New Canaan Library is the town's source for discovery and inspiration. Our mission is to empower and inspire learning through innovation, education and discovery. OUR VALUES: Commitment. Service. Excellence. ROLE PURPOSE:
     Position responsibilities: Engage community through collections. Offer fluent readers’ advisory service to our members in person, via telephone, or online. Implement proven and new methodologies particular to readers’ advisory service and create innovative tools and platforms for our members to engage with the Library. Work closely with the Adult Services and Collections departments to promote and increase usage of our collections. Support the Manager and Assistant Manager of Adult & Public Services in the strategic initiatives of the department and the Library.
     Key Functional relationships: Manager of Adult & Public Services, Assistant Manager of Adult & Public Services, Members of Adult Services Team, Collections Manager, Collections Team.
     Deliverables: Consistently provide exceptional readers’ advisory, information and reference services at the Information Desk. Design, maintenance, and rotation of material displays in and around the Library. Participate in and contribute to Library outreach events and initiatives with a special focus on readers’ advisory. Encourage collaborative partnerships within the Library to support ongoing initiatives. Create reader's advisory content for the Library’s website and social media platforms.
     Accountabilities: Delivery of excellent Information Desk service especially Reader's Advisory. Keep an up-to-date knowledge of all Information Desk procedures and tools. Keep up-to-date with new tools and trends in readers’ advisory services and sharing this information with the team at-large. Participation with Collections for new materials acquisitions in all formats and the weeding of the collection, where appropriate. Effective collaboration and engagement with other departments to enable delivery of seamless services to whole community (on site, online and by telephone). Responsible for keeping up-to-date with new tools and trends in reference services and readers’ advisory. Lead and participate in professional in-house learning. Serve on library committees or projects as needed.
     Skills & Attributes: Excellent service ethos and dynamic, interpersonal abilities. Enjoys working with the public and has a good sense of humor. Love of books and reading and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Well organized and reliable. Team player with strong communication skills both written and in person. Self-starter who takes initiative. Strong personal/professional learning focus.
     Competencies: Strong customer focus. Excellent judgment. Confidentiality. Develops and empowers Information Desk colleagues’ skills as readers’ advisors. Ongoing self-directed professional development.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $51,300 - $55,000. REQUIREMEMENTS: MLIS from an ALA-accredited school preferred - OR - Bachelor's degree (at a minimum) plus 5 years of equivalent book or library related experience. 35 hr/week including some nights and weekends. Up to 4-6 hours at the Information Desk per work day. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a copy of resume to Christle Chumney, Manager of Adult & Public Services, cchumney@newcanaanlibrary.org.

Full-Time Children's/Teen Librarian

Easton Public Library seeks a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic team player with strong interpersonal skills, extensive knowledge of children’s and teen literature, strong reference and reader’s advisory skills, and experience creating and executing children’s programs (ages 6 months and up).  Strong technology skills a must; automated circulation system experience a plus. Qualifications:  MLS or MLS candidate, experience working with children, flexibility, multi-tasking, commitment to customer service.  Salary:  $45,564 per year (36 hr. work week) plus comprehensive benefits package. Mail or fax cover letter, resume, and names of three references to Mary Beth Rassulo, Assistant Director/Head of Youth Services, Easton Public Library, P.O. Box 2, Easton, CT  06612; fax (203) 261-0708; or by email to mrassulo@eastonlibrary.org by December 9, 2016.

Library Aide II: Children’s and Circulation

The Town of Canton is seeing a pleasant, customer-service-oriented self-starter to join the staff of the Canton Public Library as a part-time Library Aide II.  This position will be split between the Circulation and Children’s departments.  Responsibilities of the position include: staffing the children’s and circulation desks; providing reference and readers’ advisory services to children and families; answering basic information questions; assisting patrons with computers, copier, library catalog, etc.; answering and routing calls; charging and discharging library materials; creating signs, flyers, and displays; and processing children’s library materials. The successful candidate will enjoy and have experience working with children, tweens, and families; have strong knowledge of children’s literature and library services; have excellent customer service and communication skills; and be welcoming, courteous, and friendly to patrons of all ages.  Strong computer and technology skills are essential.  Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and have experience working with the public, including experience working directly with children.  Previous library work strongly preferred.  Experience with III’s Sierra ILS a plus. The position is 20 hours per week, including one evening and every other Saturday, and is eligible for  pro-rated sick, vacation, and holiday pay.  $17.20/hour. To apply, send a completed Town of Canton employment application and cover letter to: Robert Skinner, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Canton, PO Box 168, 4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT 06022. Employment applications and a full job description are available at Canton Town Hall, at the Canton Public Library, and online at www.townofcantonct.org.  Applications must be received by 4:30pm on November 15, 2016.  EOE.

Kidspace Library Clerk/PT

Windsor Public Library.  The Windsor Public Library is seeking a knowledgeable, tech-savvy part-time library clerk with a strong commitment to serving children and their caregivers to join our Kidspace team. Responsibilities include reference, reader’s advisory and computer assistance at the busy Kidspace desk; shelving and shelf-reading of materials and additional projects as needed. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, passionate about literacy, team-spirited, motivated, and organized; communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse customers and coworkers; and be able to work in a fast paced, customer service environment with patience, flexibility and attention to detail. Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree plus one (1) or more years library experience working with children; comfort working with computers, technology and social media: proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed; familiarity with specific applications (i.e. Innovative Interfaces ILS, Excel and Publisher), a plus. Hours are  Tuesday 1PM-5PM, Wednesday 1PM-5PM, Friday 10AM-2PM and one Sunday 1:45PM-5PM per month plus substitution. Salary is $14.00/hour. Please apply at townofwindsorct.com/humanresources/ .  Application deadline is Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 5:00PM.  The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.EOE/AA

Reference Librarian, Sunday

The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe, is seeking a part-time reference librarian for alternate Sundays, October through April, 12pm – 4 pm, $31.75/hr. May through September must be available for 1-2 Saturdays per month. Duties include providing reference help and reader’s advisory, catalog and internet, and other related duties. No benefits.  Strong customer service orientation and MLS required.  MLS candidates nearing graduation will be considered.  Knowledge of the Evergreen integrated library system a plus. Send letter of interest, resume, and completed Town application (available at www.monroect.org/Human-Resources) to Library Director,733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468. Positions open until filled. E/O/E, AA. 

Children’s Assistant

Stonington Free Library seeks a creative, dedicated and enthusiastic customer-oriented individual for a Children’s Assistant position. Hourly rate is $14.00 for 20-25 hrs. per week. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assisting with planning, promoting and implementing programs for children, teens, parents and caregivers. Conducting story times. Providing reference services and reader’s advisory. Helping maintain and promote use of a responsive collection. Technology support and troubleshooting. Updating website, social media and community calendars. Assisting with collection development. Delivery of excellent customer service.  Covering information desk as needed.Keeping current with emerging trends in library technology, programming and services.Successful candidate must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, enjoy working with children and teens, self-motivated, well organized, reliable, and attentive to detail. This is a year round position, requiring Wednesday evenings and Saturday rotations. Bachelor’s degree required with recent experience with children and library services. Please send cover letter, resume and three professional references to director@stoningtonfreelibrary.org by June 30.    

Part Time Librarian -

Ridgefield Library Adult Services Department.  Primary responsibilities include adult reference, readers advisory and technology instruction. Comprehensive technology background, plus strong communication skills and customer service orientation.  MLS or enrollment in accredited program required.  Twenty hours a week; evening and weekend availability a must. Year-round position.  Starting pay $27/hour.   Letter and resume by June 6, 2016 to Leslie Vuilleumier, Executive Assistant, Ridgefield Library, 472 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT 06877 or to MLVuill@ridgefieldlibrary.org.

Part-time Library Technical Assistant, Children’s Department

The Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Newington, Connecticut is seeking a creative, organized individual to provide service to children (infancy through grade 8), including reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, outreach and programming, in a busy children’s department. Duties include but are not limited to: Provide reader’s advisory and reference assistance to patrons of all ages during regular shifts at the Information Desk – schedule includes evening and Saturday hours. Provide tours of the library and assist children, students and parents in using library services and facilities. Organize, coordinate and present storytimes, school visits, and other educational, cultural and library oriented recreational programs for infants through grade 8. Design and deliver community outreach and special projects. Maintain working relationships with teachers, school media specialists, reading consultants, nursery school/daycare teachers and other community agencies and organizations serving children. Maintain all children’s department library materials, including processing, discarding, weeding. Assist with use of computer programs, library databases and online public access catalog. Plan and coordinate bibliographies, bulletin boards, book displays and other publicity materials relating to children and parents. Desired skills, knowledge and abilities: Bachelor’s degree required.  Knowledge, love and enthusiasm for age-related literature.  Ability to work independently to develop, plan, and organize programs for children. Working knowledge of library reference materials. Basic knowledge of general office procedures. Familiarity with current library technology. Ability to relate in a friendly and open manner with children and parents. Excellent customer service skills. 19 hours per week including days, one evening and rotating Saturdays. Hourly rate $22.75. Send resume and application by May 27, 2016, to Town Manager’s office, 131 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111. M/F, EOE, Handicap. 

Summer Library Intern

Mystic & Noank Library The Mystic & Noank Library is seeking a recent tech-savvy MLS graduate or MLS student with excellent customer service skills to work 19 hours a week  for eleven weeks (preferably starting the week of June 6).  Basic weekly schedule will be:  Mondays & Tuesdays, 10 to 1, Wednesdays, 1 to 9, and Thursdays, 10 to 5. Interest in Children’s Programming is required. After two weeks of training, the Intern will be expected to lead a weekly preschool storytime and assist our Head of Youth Services in managing the Summer Reading Program and a variety of Children’s and Teen Programs. Intern will also be asked to assist at the Circulation Desk and to provide Readers Advisory and Reference Services, as needed, to patrons of all ages. Interest in assisting in the launch of a Minecraft program for Tweens is preferred. Intern will be assigned other special projects throughout the summer. Position pays $15 per hour. This is a temporary position and there are no benefits provided. Please email a letter of interest, resume, and provide three references by May 20 to director@mysticnoanklibrary.org. No phone calls please. The Mystic & Noank Library is a public association library located at 40 Library Street in historic Mystic, Connecticut serving the residents of the Towns of Groton and Stonington.

Head of Children’s Services

The Case Memorial Library in Orange, CT, is seeking an enthusiastic professional to oversee daily operations in our busy Children’s Department. The Head of Children’s Services will have overall responsibility for the planning and management of collections, programs, and services for children and families. The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of children’s literature and a love of reading; excellent reference, reader’s advisory, communications and customer service skills; proficiency in new and emerging technologies; and a commitment to maintaining positive relationships with families, schools, and community organizations. Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLS, and a minimum of two years of professional experience in a public library delivering service to children, or an equivalent combination of education, work experience, and training. Supervisory experience is preferred. This is a full-time union position, 37.5 hours, salary is $48,446, with excellent benefits. Some evening hours and a Friday/Saturday rotation are required. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to James M. Zeoli, First Selectman, c/o Town Hall, 617 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477, or by email to jzeoli@orange-ct.gov by Friday, February 19. For a full job description, please visit the Town’s website www.orange-ct.gov. EOE 

Children's Services Reference Librarian

Fairfield Public Library. Dream, Discover, Innovate, Create @ Fairfield Public Library.  Are you a dreamer, an idea person, or a discoverer of fun and unique experiences?  Fairfield Public Library is looking for you.  We'd like you to provide excellent service to our youngest library lovers as well as their caretakers and related community partners.  We'd like you to enhance and maintain specific collections both physical and digital along with contributing to blogs, social media, and reading lists.  We'd like you to provide outstanding children's programming that will surprise and delight the attendees and we'd like you to participate in community outreach to actively promote the library and children's services.  As part of the children's team you will have the opportunity, at times, to develop and implement programs at Fairfield Woods Branch, a neighborhood library that is always filled with creative ideas.  As part of the children's team your days will be filled with inspiration, collaboration and fun.  This position requires an MLS from an ALA accredited university along with 1-2 years' experience working as a professional librarian, particularly in Children's Services including familiarity with technology and readers' advisory.  This is a 35 hour a week position which includes one evening a week and one Saturday a month.  Salary: $54,744.  Please submit a cover letter and resume to Karen Ronald, Town Librarian, kronald@fplct.org<mailto:kronald@fplct.org> by January 22,2016.

Substitute Librarian

Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library- has an immediate opening for a part time public services position. The library is located in southeastern Connecticut and is a member of the LION consortium with a shared network using III’s Sierra ILS. We are looking for an individual with excellent reference and customer service skills who enjoys working with all ages to staff both the adult and children’s services as needed. Responsibilities include providing reference and reader’s advisory service for adults, assisting patrons with the use of public computers and services; management of the Children’s Room after school includes children’s reference services, assisting parents and students with research, homework and computer use.  Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required with a combination of library training and experience indicating ability to perform required duties. Knowledge of automated library systems, experience with current technologies, social media and desktop applications required. Public library experience preferred. Students in an MLS program are encouraged to apply. The position is 10-15 hours per week at $20.00 per hour. No benefits. Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Mary Fiorelli, Director by email to mfiorell@oldlyme.lioninc.org. Deadline is November 27, 2015. EOE.

Adult Services Assistant, Full-Time

Case Memorial Library in Orange, CT, is seeking an enthusiastic professional for a 35 hour/week position. Some evening hours and a Friday/Saturday rotation are required. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science or a Bachelor’s Degree supplemented by graduate level courses leading to an MLS. Duties include reference and reader’s advisory service, technology assistance and processing interlibrary loans. Interested candidates should have excellent technology and customer service skills. The ideal candidate is an avid reader. Experience with Sierra ILS is a plus. This is a full-time union position with excellent benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to James M. Zeoli, First Selectman, c/o Town Hall, 617 Orange Center Road, Orange, CT 06477 or by email to jzeoli@orange-ct.gov by Friday, October 30, 2015. Previous applicants are encouraged to re-apply. For a full job description, please visit the Town’s website www.orange-ct.gov. EOE

Part Time Young Adult Librarian - Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Part Time Young Adult Librarian - Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is seeking a creative, energetic Librarian who is proficient with current technologies, excels at outreach and programming for young teens. This individual will have primary responsibility for the development and delivery of Young Adult Services (grades 6-12) including collection development, program planning, outreach to students via the local school district and youth organizations, and policy development. Additional responsibilities include reference and readers’ advisory assistance, bibliographic instruction, computer assistance as well as supervision of after school users on an individual or group basis. The Young Adult Librarian works cooperatively with the full time Children’s Librarian in support of all Children’s Services. This position requires participation once a month in the Saturday rotation at the Adult Services Desk. Performs other duties as required. This is a part time position of 20 hours. Required: ALA-MLS; public library experience with teens and adults preferred. Knowledge of integrated library systems, III’s Sierra preferred. Ability to work in a dynamic team environment, to adapt to changing needs and resources, manage multiple responsibilities and assist with projects as needed. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills required. Knowledge of the Microsoft software suite, Word Press and basic Html code preferred. This position requires day, evening and weekend hours. Salary, DOE, ranges from $20,800-$22,400. Partial Benefits. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references to Mary Fiorelli, Director at mfiorell@oldlyme.lioninc.org by March 14, 2015. EOE.

Library Technical Assistant (Full-time), Children’s - Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Newington

Library Technical Assistant (Full-time), Children’s - Lucy Robbins Welles Library, Newington. Public library seeking a creative, organized individual to provide service to children (infancy through grade 8), including reference, reader’s advisory, collection development, outreach and programming, in a busy children’s department. Duties include but are not limited to: Provide reader’s advisory and reference assistance to patrons of all ages during regular shifts at the Information Desk – schedule includes evening and Saturday hours. Provide tours of the library and assist children, students and parents in using library services and facilities. Organize, coordinate and present storytimes, school visits, and other educational, cultural and library oriented recreational programs for infants through grade 8. Design and deliver community outreach and special projects. Maintain working relationships with teachers, school media specialists, reading consultants, nursery school/daycare teachers and other community agencies and organizations serving children. Maintain all children’s department library materials, including processing, discarding, weeding. Assist with use of computer programs, library databases and online public access catalog. Plan and coordinate bibliographies, bulletin boards, book displays and other publicity materials relating to children and parents. Desired skills, knowledge and abilities: Bachelor’s degree required. Knowledge, love and enthusiasm for age-related literature. Ability to work independently to develop, plan, and organize programs for children. Working knowledge of library reference materials. Basic knowledge of general office procedures. Familiarity with current library technology. Ability to relate in a friendly and open manner with children and parents. Excellent customer service skills. Full-time-35 hours per week with one evening a week and a Saturday rotation. Salary $1,851 biweekly. Excellent benefits. Send cover letter, resume and Town application to: Town Manager, 131 Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111. Application deadline is March 6, 2015. EOE, M/F, Handicap. The Town Employment application form can be downloaded from the Town of Newington’s website at www.newingtonct.gov.

Director of Library Information Services - City of Norwalk

Director of Library Information Services - City of Norwalk invites applications for the position of: Director of Library Information Services. Salary: Hourly: $41.87 - $49.48, Annually: $87,080.00 - $102,915.00. Closing Date: March 13, 2015 11:59 PM. Description of Work: Position Definition: Plans, organizes and supervises the services and activities of the adult reference unit; and performs professional library services in assisting library patrons in the selection and use of library materials. Example of Duties: Receives oral or written direction from Library Director. Plans work according to established library schedule or standard procedure. Establishes task priorities within reference unit. Assigns regular and daily tasks to professional and clerical staff. Assists in near-term and long-range planning of library services. Recommends policies and procedures for the improvement of reference services. Develops collection, including selection and weeding of books, periodicals and materials. Prepares reading lists for special interest groups. Plans and organizes special programs involving the use of library resources. Prepares public relations materials to promote library services. Provides supervision and training to library assistants, clerks and part-time employees in general and specialized tasks. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of some complexity for Library Director. Reports achievement of assigned work to Library Director. Examines professional publications and other sources for selection of books, periodicals and other materials. Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations. Operates computer terminal in issuing, receiving and locating books and materials in division programs. Performs duties in other library divisions as needed. Receives general supervision from Library Director. The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply principles of Library Science to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer applications for library services. Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science. Three years of progressively responsible public library experience, including one year as supervisor of a Library division. Special Licenses/Certifications and/or Supplemental Information: This position is a Grade 6. Applications may be obtained and filed online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.