Job Description
Join our team! After an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy in our Reference/Adult Services department. The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and value teamwork. The NHFPL serves a substantial Spanish speaking population. Bilingual and multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Formulates and executes on-line database searches; Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff; Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects materials, develops procedures, plans informational materials, works with community groups, and participates in related statewide activities; Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference tools and databases, prepares bibliographies; Instructs patrons in the use of the library and its facilities; assists patrons in the use of computers and their applications, including the Internet; conducts library tours for civic groups; Conducts programs such as book talks, story hours, and specialized information presentations; Develops and maintains relationships with community organizations to promote library services; Supervises the work of support personnel; May supervise branch or department in absence of regular supervisor; Performs related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school; 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; Ability to evaluate and advise on the disposition of reference questions; Ability to instruct and train support staff. This position serves a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish language skills are helpful.
APPLICATIONS: To view the full job description and apply to this position, visit https://www.jobapscloud.com/oec/NewHaven/Jobs/Bulletin?R1=2211&R2=5537&R3=01
This posting closes on Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:59 PM.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
SALARY: Within Local 3144 Range 7: $51,648 annualized
BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Prescription Drug coverage, Life Insurance; Retirement Plan (City pension); paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Leave; paid Personal Days.
Additional Info & Requirements
Ives Main Library is located in scenic downtown New Haven. We are the largest of 5 total library branches (plus a bookmobile and book bike) in a city of 135,000+ diverse individuals. The New Haven Free Public Library is an epicenter of community collaboration, digital inclusion, and lifelong learning within the city. We have a book mobile, book bike, full makerspace, cafe, and more. Our staff values communication, teamwork, and empathy. We care about each other and the communities we serve.
New Haven, the third-largest city in Connecticut, has a population of approx 135,000 diverse inhabitants. The region has a thriving economy with an emphasis on retail trade, professional and financial services, healthcare, and education. About 31% of people in New Haven identify as Latinx, 30% as Black, 28% as White, and 7% as Asian. The diversity of the New Haven metropolitan region more closely resembles the United States as a whole than that of any other metropolitan area in the nation in terms of age, educational attainment, race, and ethnicity. Central Americans have greatly increased in number in New Haven during the past few decades, and Asians have had the greatest recent growth. The city is home to a thriving population of refugees who have been resettled, and there are numerous community members and organizations devoted to promoting their wellbeing.