Job Description
The Trumbull Library System seeks a brilliant librarian filled with passion for people, tenacity for pulling off big projects, and enthusiasm for garnering public participation. If your idea of a good day is coordinating a town-wide literacy event, giving voice to your own experiences and interests by presenting your own program, gushing over your latest favorite read with patrons, and getting people the one-on-one technical assistance they need to succeed, then we encourage you to apply. We need an eager, inventive visionary to join our team to help make the Trumbull Library the best experience for our adult and senior patrons by developing innovative programs and providing stellar customer service.
About us: We are a cooperative work environment. Staff are supportive of one another in pursuit of our mission to serve the town of Trumbull through vibrant collections, engaging programming, and excellent patron experiences. Change and new initiatives are encouraged.
The job: Adult Services Librarian works under the supervision of the Adult Services Coordinator and is responsible for creating and coordinating adult programs and services, performing community outreach for adults and seniors, and pursuing new library technologies and grant opportunities as they arise. They will work both independently and collaboratively with other library staff in providing family programming as well as developing the adult collections. Qualified candidates must possess highly effective interpersonal skills, be self-motivated and energetic. Excellent computer, organizational, and communication skills are a must.
Minimum Requirements: ALA accredited MLS. One year of experience working as a professional public librarian in adult services required. One year of demonstrated experience planning and presenting public activities, events and workshops required.