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Instruction and Outreach Librarian

The Loomis Chaffee School

Windsor, CT

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for a dynamic, forward thinking, and community-focused Instruction and Outreach Librarian for 10-month academic year. One of three professional librarians, the Instruction and Outreach Librarian will assume the primary responsibility of teaching and coordinating the library instruction and information literacy program, including curriculum development and collaborating with academic departments. The Instruction and Outreach Librarian will assist with research and information inquiries from the Loomis community with a focus on supporting students in developing research strategies to locate and evaluate information. The Instruction and Outreach Librarian will develop partnerships with campus organiz ...

Executive Director

Essex Library Association

Essex, CT

The Essex Library, an active and vibrant force in the local community, invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director to lead the library to new levels of excellence. Serving a population of approximately 6,500 residents across three villages, the Essex Library is located just steps away from historic Essex Village as well as in proximity to numerous cultural attractions including the Essex Steam Train and the Ivoryton Playhouse.The Executive Director oversees all aspects of library operations, working closely with the Board of Trustees and staff to advance its mission, vision and values. The position requires an MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school with a minimum of five years’ experience working in a library setting. A combination of education and ...

Director - Greenwich Library (CT)

Greenwich Library (CT)

Greenwich, CT

Director – Greenwich Library (CT)TheGreenwich Library (CT)Board of Directors seek a dedicated visionary leader and committed library professional as its next Director. For 217 years, Greenwich Library – aLibrary Journal“Five Star Library” – has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community. The 63,518 residents of the Town of Greenwich receive high-quality services through the Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library. The Director leads a dedicated staff of 61 Full-time (91 FTE including part-time) with a $10 million annual budget generated from both public and private sources. Following a recent major renovation of the Main Library, the organization is poised to engage the community in new and exciting ...

Evening Library Assistant

The Loomis Chaffee School

Windsor, CT

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and patron-focused Evening Library Assistant. General duties and responsibilities are monitoring students during evening study hall, serving at the information desk, and assisting library patrons. The Evening Library Assistant will work two weekday evenings. This position is 10 hours a week during the academic school year and begins in September 2022.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitoring students during evening study hallServe at the information desk and assist library patronsAnswer questions concerning library resources and services, including use of the library catalog, databases, and discovery layerAdminister and maintain aspects of the print collectionAssist ...

Library Services Coordinator

The Loomis Chaffee School

Windsor, CT

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for a Library Services Coordinator. The qualified candidate will be a collaborative, student-focused professional with strong organizational skills. The primary responsibility of this position will be interacting and assisting the Loomis community at the library circulation desk, including the supervision of the Library Student Assistants and monitoring students. Secondary responsibility will be assisting the Library Director in the financial and accounting functions of the library and performing office support services. This position includes a minimum of one evening per week and occasional weekends.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Full-time, 9 ...

Core Systems Librarian

UConn School of Law Library

Hartford, CT

The University of Connecticut School of Law Library, located in Hartford, CT, seeks forward-thinking and innovative applicants for the position of Core Systems Librarian (University Librarian I or II.) The ideal candidate is responsible for proactively assessing, developing, and implementing technologies that support the Law Library’s strategic directions and services. The Core Systems Librarian will ensure optimized, continuous discovery and access to the library's databases, books, journals, and other resources through effective management and troubleshooting of all related systems. The Core Services Librarian will collaborate with partners in the Law Library, University, and other campus units to ensure that the Law Library’s website, digital infrastructure, and systems are aligned ...

Lending Services/Outreach Services Assistant

The Farmington Libraries

Main Library/Barney Library Branch

The Farmington Libraries is seeking a friendly, welcoming and resourceful part-time Lending Services/Outreach Services Assistant at our Main Library located at 6 Monteith Drive in Farmington. The Lending Services/Outreach Services Assistant works under the general direction of the Lending Services Manager.Perform various circulation functions, including:Checking out materials to patrons on the library’s circulation systemResponding to patron inquiries and directing them to appropriate staffAnswering incoming phone calls and directing patrons to the appropriate staffProcessing patron holds requestsInteracting with patrons concerning overdue fines and billsInspecting and redirecting materials being returned for cleaning, repair or withdrawalLooking up patron records pertaining to fines, ov ...

Assistant Director/Adult Information Services Manager

The Farmington Libraries

Main Library

The Farmington Libraries seeks an experienced, innovative and enthusiastic library and information services professional to become our next Assistant Director/Adult Information Services Manager. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative and engaging work style, along with the full spectrum of reference and information skills and experience in order to work with the Executive Director, the Libraries’ management team and our stellar full-time and part-time staff in carrying out the mission of the Libraries. In addition to helping administer library programs and services and assisting with day-to-day operations, this position involves some direct public services at our busy Adult Information Services Desk providing trusted, customized readers advisory, reference and technology assistan ...

Library Assistant, Children's Services

Otis Library

Norwich, CT

Library Assistant, Children’s ServicesOtis Library in Norwich, Connecticut, is seeking a Library Assistant to work in our Children’s Department.The successful candidatewill have strong technologyand library skills,experience developing creative programming for children, and enjoy providing programs and services to a diverse population bothin-house and out in the community. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 20-hour per week, year-round position with eligibility for retirement and life insurance benefits. Experience in a library or school setting is preferred. Days, evenings, and Saturday rotations are required. The position is ...

Part-Time Information Services Assistant Librarian

Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Old Lyme, CT

Job SummaryUnder the supervision of the Library Director, the Information Services Assistant Librarian provides reference, technology, reader’s advisory, and customer services to library patrons of all ages. This position serves as a front-line connection to patrons who need assistance of all types. As such, successful candidates must enjoy working with the public, excel at verbal and written communication, be self-motivated and patient, and commit to working collaboratively with other staff members.Essential Job FunctionsProvides reference services and reader’s advisory assistance to patrons in person, over the telephone or via email using the library’s collections and electronic resources; provides referrals to other libraries and organizations.Provides hands-on technology assistan ...

Department Head - Youth Services

Town of Waterford

Waterford Public Library

Department Head - Youth ServicesThe Department Head, Youth Services has overall responsibility for the management andadministration of collections, programs and services for children and teens and the training,supervision and evaluation of department staff. The Department Head is part of the library'smanagement team and in the absence of the Director may be in charge of the library.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Is responsible to the Library Director.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Supervises Department Assistant(s), Information/Reference Assistants and Technicians assignedto Youth Services. May supervise other staff in the absence of the Library Director.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIDUTIES**:• Trains and supervises and evaluates staff, plans departmental services and projects, andprovides budge ...

Part-time Technical Assistant - Cataloger

Waterford Public Library

Waterford, CT

TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

Music Librarian

Greenwich Library

Greenwich, CT

Music Librarian – Greenwich Library (CT)Join theGreenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Music Librarian. For 217 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community. Greenwich Library, aLibrary Journal“Five Star Library,” proudly serves the 63,518 residents of the Town of Greenwich through its Main library (104,000 s/f) and two branch libraries, the Byram Shubert Library and the Cos Cob Library. With a dedicated staff of 61 Full-time (91 FTE including part-time), a $10 million annual budget from public and private sources, and following a major renovation of the Main Library, the Library is implementing plansto serve the contemporary needs and interests of its community.Responsibilities.Under the direction ...

Part-time Technical Assistant - Cataloger

Waterford Public Library

Waterford, CT

TOWN OF WATERFORDTechnical Assistant – Technical & Circulation ServicesWaterford Public LibraryA. PURPOSE OF POSITION:This position is responsible for cataloging and classifying all formats of library materials. The successful candidate will assist in the maintenance of the library’s integrated library system and other library technology and technical and circulation services functions, as well as provide support and back-up to department clerical staff. Technical proficiency and the ability to work independently are essential.B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Department head.C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No supervisory duties.D. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:· Catalogs and classifies all formats of library materials· Receives library shipments and leased materials· Assists in maintaining an u ...

Marketing and Technology Librarian

Otis Library

Norwich, CT

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Marketing and Technology Librarian. This person will be responsible for promoting library programs and services on social media and other platforms and will provide technology instruction both onsite and out in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in marketing as well as instruction and/or programming and possess excellent computer literacy, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 25-hour/week position with retirement and life insurance benefits. MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred but not required. Days, evenings and Saturday rotations are required. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. Please email a tho ...

Library Assistant, Children's Services

Otis Library

Norwich, CT

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut is seeking a Library Assistant to work in our Children’s Department. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children and their families, both in house and out in the community, and will be comfortable working in an urban setting. They will have strong technology skills and experience providing reference and readers advisory services and developing creative programming for children. The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential. This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Candidates with a demonstrated talent for marketing children’s programming willbe given extra consideration. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not required. This is a 20-hour per week, year-round positi ...

Reference and Instruction Librarian

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Winsted

The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a Community College providing library services to students, faculty, and citizens of the communities served by the College.These professional responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference services; online, original, and copy cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such library resources as online access to information, bibliographic search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the ...

Reference and Instruction Librarian

CT State Community College

Quinebaug Valley campus in Danielson CT

Position Summary:The Reference and Instruction Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship serving the information needs of students, faculty, and the residents of the communities served by the College. Responsibilities include the design, development, delivery, and assessment of information literacy instruction in on-ground, hybrid, and online courses; reference services; individual research consultations; liaison responsibilities for academic departments and programs; and collection development and maintenance.Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skillsalong with strongInforma ...

Library Assistant

The Loomis Chaffee School

Windsor, CT

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for an enthusiastic, team-oriented, and patron-focused Library Assistant. General duties and responsibilities are serving at the information desk and assisting library patrons. The Library Assistant will work Sundays and one other evening a week.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Part-time (10 hours a week) academic yearDuties and ResponsibilitiesServe at the information desk and assist library patronsAnswer questions concerning library resources and services, including use of the library catalog, databases, and discovery layerAdminister and maintain aspects of the print collectionAssist in preparing timely and relevant library displaysSupporting ...

Member Relations Manager - Public & Special Libraries

CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM INC

Middletown, CT

Member Relations Manager -Connecticut Library Consortium, Middletown, CT. Are you a public or special library professional 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, research skills, customer service, and library enthusiasm to work for the betterment of public and special library staff and users across Connecticut? If so, we would like to talk with you about our Member Relations Manager position.Who we are:The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) is a statewide membership collaborative serving all types of Connecticut libraries by strengthening their ability to serve their users. We achieve our mission by initiating and facilitating cost-effective services, ...

Teen Services Librarian

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT

Teen Services LibrarianThe Westport Library is in beautiful downtown Westport, a seaside climate with breathtaking natural assets, sophisticated modern living, and offering proximity to New York City and easy access to the entire Northeast via train, keeping you close to everything. The Westport Library is one of America’s few Five Star Libraries and offers employees a collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial environment. We value great patron service, initiative, flexibility, and a positive approach.The Westport Library has recently undergone a $21 million renovation which includes 3 flexible levels for Teens to use to create, explore and study. We also offer State of the Art Media and Post-Production Studios and a beautiful cafe. The Youth Services Department is a professionally de ...

Children's Librarian

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road, Westport, CT

Childrens LibrarianThe Westport Library is in beautiful downtown Westport, a seaside climate with breathtaking natural assets, sophisticated modern living, and offering proximity to New York City and easy access to the entire Northeast via train, keeping you close to everything. The Westport Library is one of America’s few Five Star Libraries and offers employees a collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial environment. We value great patron service, initiative, flexibility, and a positive approach.The Westport Library has recently undergone a $21 million renovation which includes 3 flexible levels to use to create, explore and study. We also offer State of the Art Media and Post-Production Studios and a beautiful cafe. The Youth Services Department is a professionally designed space f ...

Youth Services Programmer, PT

Burnham Library

Bridgewater

Youth Services Programmer, PT - The Burnham Library in Bridgewater, CT seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and implement engaging programming for youth of all ages, coordinate outreach, develop marketing for youth programs and services as well as provide services to patrons at all service points. Full job description available at www.burnhamlibrary.org. ...

Adult Services Librarian - PT

Hartford Public Library

Hartford, CT

Hartford Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of initiatives including immigration services, employment assistance, school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its 127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century with services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment and cultural development for tens of thousands of children, youth and adults every year. www.hplct.org.The Library currently seeks an Adult Services Librarian P/T. Responsibilities include:• Play a key role in the development, administration, and delivery ...

Library Assistant – Part Time

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

DEADLINE EXTENDED.The Stonington Free Library is expanding and seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email and over the ...

Library Assistant

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

Library Assistant – Part TimeThe Stonington Free Library is expanding and seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email ...

Executive Director - Wilton Library (CT)

Wilton Library (CT)

Wilton, CT

Executive Director – Wilton Library (CT)The Wilton Library seeks an Executive Director to help continue and enhance the Library’s mission to inform, connect and inspire the community. TheWilton Library, a non-profit Association Library located in the center of the town of Wilton, CT, serves a community of 18,000+ residents. In addition to providing traditional library services, the Wilton Library also offers outstanding adult and children’s programming, vital teen services, and public fine arts and performing arts spaces. The Library collaborates with local government and businesses and is the “go-to” place for local history knowledge, meeting room spaces, and digital connections. Consisting of a single facility, the Library is poised to move forward building on its successes, li ...

Library Assistant--Part Time

Stonington Free Library

Stonington, CT

The Stonington Free Library is growing and seeks an enthusiastic and tech-savvy team player with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. The current opening is a part-time position, one to two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hourly rate is $15.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Provide copying, printing, faxing and other technology assistanceHelp manage holds, overdue items and interlibrary loan requests and returnsCheck materials in and outIssue library cardsProvide reference services and reader’s advisoryIntroduce patrons to all library services, collections and technologyAssist patrons in person, by email and over the phoneDelivery of ex ...

Member Relations Manager, Public & Special LIbraries

Connecticut Library Consortium Inc.

Middletown, CT

Member Relations Manager -Connecticut Library Consortium, Middletown, CT. Are you a public 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, research skills, customer service, and library enthusiasm to work for the betterment of public and special library staff and users across Connecticut? If so, we would like to talk with you about our Member Relations Manager position.Who we are: The Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) is a statewide membership collaborative serving all types of Connecticut libraries by strengthening their ability to serve their users. We achieve our mission by initiating and facilitating cost-effective services, creating, ...

Executive Director

CONNECTICUT LIBRARY CONSORTIUM INC

Middletown, CT

Connecticut Library Consortium Executive DirectorThe Connecticut Library Consortium (CLC) seeks a creative, dynamic, and articulate new Executive Director. CLC, located in Middletown, CT, is a statewide membership collaborative serving more than 800 special, public, academic, and school libraries in Connecticut. CLC leverages “the power of we” to save money and accomplish projects too large or costly for a single library. In short, CLC helps its members save, learn, and collaborate. The ideal candidate will build on CLC’s partnerships, provide dynamic leadership, and empower Connecticut libraries to strengthen their patron services and offerings. CLC is governed by a volunteer board of trustees composed of 15 CLC members.Responsibilities:The Executive Director is charged with oversee ...