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 ...

The Stonington Free Library is growing and seeks four enthusiastic and tech-savvy team players with excellent customer service skills and a commitment to the importance of the library in the community. These are part time positions between 8-19 hours per week including weekend and evening hours. Hourly rate is $15.00. Please email search@stoningtonfreelibrary.org to request available shift schedules.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 techn ...

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 serving at the information desk and assisting library patrons. The Evening Library Assistant will work two evenings a week.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Part-time (10 hours a week) academic yearStart Date—September 2021Duties 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 l ...

Head of Youth ServicesThe Durham Public Library seeks an innovative, flexible, and experienced librarian to join our team and lead our Youth Services Department, serving youth from birth to 18 and their families. Our ideal candidate will be energetic, collaborative, committed to professional growth and learning, and display a strong commitment to public service to children and youth.Key responsibilities include:Providing administrative oversight of the youth services department, including developing budgets and marketing materials, assessing the success of programs and services, supervising the Youth Services Librarian, and mentoring library staffPlanning and conducting innovative programs and services for children and youth, including preschool storytimes and summer reading programsIn con ...

Town Librarian – Fairfield Public Library (CT)Fairfield Public Library –You Belong Here!The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks its next Town Librarian to lead the Library to new levels of excellence. The successful candidate will serve a community of 62,000+ residents from two locations – a Main Library – housing the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and an innovative children’s space – and a busy, popular neighborhood Woods Branch Library. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff of 27 full-time and 50 part-time, an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library, and an annual $3.6 million budget to deliver quality library services and programs. The ideal candidate can readily transform big ideas into strategic results-driven initiatives; recruit, develop ...

DIRECTORTown of LymeLyme, ConnecticutThe Town of Lyme, a picturesque shoreline community of 2,300 residents that is known for its well-run town government, highly rated school system, and strong spirit of volunteerism, is seeking a dynamic director for its public library who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about library service in the twenty-first century. The library’s mission statement is “to serve the town of Lyme as a community center for lifelong education, cultural and recreational activities, and evolving information needs.” The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a strong public service orientation who will direct all operations of a modern and an award-winning library and lead the library in expanding its role in the commu ...

The Teen Services Librarian provides library service and programming for and with young adults (13 – 19) and those who work with young adults in collaboration with the Teen Services Coordinator, Youth and Family Service Librarians, and the YOUmedia Manager. This position is responsible for decision making of the library-based services and tasks, including collection development, and will guide youth as they explore digital media and library resources. The Teen Librarian will develop and implement an intake process that determines academic and enrichment needs for youth aging out of Youth Services and entering YOUmedia. The Teen Services Librarian will also prepare teens aging out of YOUmedia for the first-year college experience and recommend potential career pathways. The Teen Librarian ...

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for a collaborative, dynamic, progressive, and tech-savvy librarian. One of three professional librarians, the librarian will assume the primary responsibility of managing technical services and the library’s integrated library system. The Technical Services Librarian will also have major involvement in the many public service aspects of the library, including instruction, reference, collection development, and community outreach initiatives. This position includes some evening and weekend hours.Department—Katharine Brush LibrarySupervisor—Director of the LibraryJob Status— Administrative faculty (10 month academic year employee)Start Date—August 2021 (Beginning of academic year)Duties a ...

The Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, Berlin, CT is seeking an innovative and energetic Director who will propel the Library forward in a world that continues to change.Community: The town of Berlin (population 22,000) is known to be at the geographic center of Connecticut with easy access to New York and Boston by highway and rail. With a lovely historic district and 2000 acres of open space with parks and hiking trails, it combines small town charm with modern amenities.Function: In addition to being responsible for all phases of library operations including budget development, management, supervision of staff (25), the director is expected to have demonstrably strong general leadership skills and a collaborative, approachable personal style that will develop effective working relationships ...

The Stonington Free Library 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. This is a part time position 12.5-16 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday 9:30-6, Wednesday 9:30-2 and two Saturdays per month 9:30 to 1:00. Hourly rate is $14.00. Benefits include sick, holiday and vacation days.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.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Send cover letter, resu ...

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-NEW MILFORD, CTThe Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library seeks its next Director—a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan, and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff (15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library’s key opportunities include promoting library services throughout the New Milford community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and ...

The Youth and Family Services Librarian is responsible for a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families, including:Helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth services throughout the library systemOrders and promotes children's and teen materials (print and media) for the library systemParticipates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programsCreates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City SchoolsWorks with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grantsThis position also assists with routine library duties such as checking materials in an ...

Major responsibilities include: copy cataloging, catalog maintenance, archival processing, inventorying incoming collections, digitizing materials, creating metadata for digital assets, working with a digital repository, and providing support for acquisitions. ...

Director of Development Mystic Noank LibraryThe Mystic & Noank Library seeks a self-directed, creative, responsible, and positive team member with a commitment to ensure the financial well-being of our beloved and highly regarded Mystic & Noank Library.This is a full-time (40 hours per week) fundraising position with high visibility in the Mystic community. Flexibility is necessary, as workflow and schedule often fluctuates. This position reports directly to the Executive Director, with oversight from, and monthly reporting to, the Board of Trustees. This position supervises the part-time Marketing/PR position.This individual will plan, organize, and direct all fundraising activities including, but not limited to the following: donor relationships, new donor cultivation, grant appl ...

Boundless LibrarianThe Boundless Librarian works closely with HPS and HPL leadership teams to continue a plan and vision for the Boundless Library @ Rawson as the vibrant academic hub and the center of a rich learning culture within the school community. The Librarian, responsible for the Boundless Library which will serve students, teachers, parents and family of students, as well as offer community access to collections, services and programs. The Librarian is responsible for developing a robust, supportive and multi-faceted community school environment. The Boundless Librarian will also represent and promote the Boundless program at the district level. The year-round position reports to the Youth & Family Services System-Wide Manager at the Hartford Public Library. Responsibilities ...

The Stonington Free Library 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. This is a part time Saturday rotation position 7 hours per month. Work schedule is two Saturdays per month 9:30 to 1:00 with the potential of Saturday hours increasing to 9:30-3:00 in the near future. 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, by email and over the phone• Provide curbside pickup• Introduce patrons to all library services, collections and technology• Provide reference services and reader’s advisory • Issue library cards • ...

The Library Executive Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities and facilities of the Library. With considerable independent judgment, discretion and initiative, the Executive Director develops library collections and plans and implements services, programs and activities to meet present and anticipated community needs.The Library Executive Director is responsible for the preparation and advocacy of budget requests to the towns of Groton and Stonington, and for the preparation and administration of the Library budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee. The Executive Director is responsible for the hiring, training and management of 14+ staff. The Executive Director is the primary ...

MYSTIC & NOANK LIBRARYLibrary Executive DirectorThe Library Executive Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities and facilities of the Library. With considerable independent judgment, discretion and initiative, the Executive Director develops library collections and plans and implements services, programs and activities to meet present and anticipated community needs.The Library Executive Director is responsible for the preparation and advocacy of budget requests to the towns of Groton and Stonington and for the preparation and administration of the Library budget in collaboration with the Finance Committee. The Executive Director is responsible for the hiring, training and management o ...

Celebrate 166 years of service and take the Connecticut State Library into its future as its next State Librarian honoring the mission to “preserve and make accessible Connecticut’s history and heritage and to advance the development of library services statewide.” The twelve-member CT State Library Board is inviting applications for the State Librarian position. With an annual $11 million budget (which includes $2 million in LSTA funding) and 87 staff, the State Librarian leads a forward looking, multi-faceted information agency. Key opportunities include: transitioning the State Library in the rapidly changing world of COVID-19; articulating to policymakers the role that libraries can play and how libraries can advance other public policy agendas; enhancing the State Library’s te ...

Community | Innovation | Respect | Discovery | Integrity | Excellence | LeadershipThe Board of Trustees of the renowned Darien Library seeks its next Director—a  visionary leader ready to reimagine the Library’s role consistent with its culture of excellence in service to its patrons and the Darien community in a world that continues to change. The successful candidate values: the expertise of a knowledgeable staff of 28 full-time and 37 part-time library employees; thoughtful innovation; and creative approaches to building upon the Library's history of excellent patron service and commitment to exceeding expectations. The Director can seamlessly transition from being a helping hand at a Library program to managing the complexities of a $3.8 million annual Town budget process. As the ...

Responsibilities:Provides individual, group, and classroom instruction in the use of information resources, both in-person and virtuallyConsults with instructional faculty on the integration of library resources with the learning processAssists in the creation of educational material, including research guides, audiovisual files, digital formats, and other assorted online contentProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university communityIn the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and technicians. Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Services LibrarianRequired qualifications:ALA accredited Master’s degreeKnowledge of and experience with teaching strategies and practices, both in-person and virtualPrior professional e ...

Responsibilities:Develops informational material and social media initiatives which promote library resources, goals, services, and news to a variety of audiencesImplements outreach efforts, exhibits, and eventsAssists in the assessment of library outreach and advocacy programmingProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university community; supervises social media intern(s)In the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and techniciansPerforms other duties as assigned by the Student Success Librarian Required qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior experience developing and implementing library programs and outreach initiativesProficiency using social media platformsKnowledge of mark-up languages, graphic and website d ...

Responsibilities:Provides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university communityInstructs students, faculty, and staff in the general use of library materials and accessing online information resourcesAssists in the creation of research guides and other educational materialIn the absence of a full-time librarian, may supervise library clerks and techniciansPerforms other duties as assigned by the Public Services Librarian. Must be willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekendsRequired qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior professional experience with library reference and instruction and integrated library systemsProficiency with library, educational, and instructional technologiesExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication ski ...

Responsibilities:Under the direction of the Access Services Librarian, oversees operation of the Haas Library Circulation desk, monitors libraries’ interlibrary loan and resource sharing queues and responds to requests as appropriateProvides LSP training for all Access Services staffImplements and evaluates stacks maintenance processes and procedures, including shelving, shifting, paging, and inventoryProvides traditional and virtual reference and research assistance to the university community as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Access Services Librarian, must be willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekendsRequired qualifications:ALA accredited Master’s degreePrior professional experience in an Access Services departmentPrior professional experience using integrat ...

The Katharine Brush Library at The Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, Connecticut is searching for a collaborative, dynamic, progressive,and tech-savvy librarian. One of three professional librarians, the librarian will assume the primary responsibility of managing technical services and the library’s integrated library system. The Technical Services Librarian will also have major involvement in the many public service aspects of the library, including instruction, reference, collection development, and community outreach initiatives. This position includes some evening and weekend hours. ...

The incumbent is responsible for performing all functions of systems librarian required to support the education and training outcomes of the Academy. The incumbent serves as the database administrator for the library’s integrated system and trains staff on new technologies. The incumbent provides leadership in the management and procurement of electronic resources and in solving problems associated with their delivery. The incumbent is expected to advise the library director on issues and new developments in the areas of library systems and trends associated with the delivery of electronic resources.II. ResponsibilitiesPlans for, evaluates, implements, customizes, upgrades, and assesses all automated systems and other computer applications, including website. Troubleshoots hardware, sof ...

Youth Services LibrarianThe Durham Public Library in Durham, Connecticut seeks an innovative, flexible, and enthusiastic librarian to join our team and support our Youth Services Department, serving youth from birth to 18 and their families. Our ideal candidate will be energetic, collaborative, committed to professional growth and learning, and display a strong commitment to public service to children and youth.Key responsibilities include:Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services, planning and conducting innovative programs and services for children and young adults, with emphasis on programming for elementary-age, tween, and teen patronsIn conjunction with the Head of Youth Services, developing and maintaining the print and media collections for children and young adultsEngaging ...

The University of Connecticut is currently accepting applications for Web Services Coordinator (Computer Programmer/Analyst 1/UCP 6) a full-time staff position in the UConn Library on the Storrs campus. The UConn Library seeks a collaborative and creative individual for the position of Web Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate possesses a strong user-centered focus and broad knowledge of library services and current technologies to keep the site fresh and forward reaching, creating new and innovative ways the UConn Library can create a quality web experience. This position reports to the Head of Digital Infrastructure Services and serves a vital role in a wide range of web services, both back-end and user-facing, representing pieces of the full lifecycle of our web environment. Respons ...

Archivist for American Diplomacy, at Yale University Library Manuscripts and Archives, within the Yale University Library, holds a premier assemblage of collections documenting American diplomatic history (1790-Present), including the papers of five former secretaries of state http://guides.library.yale.edu/american ... ry-sources.Reporting to the Head of Arrangement and Description, the Archivist leads the selection, appraisal, and description of related manuscript and archival materials and supports teaching and research in the field of American Diplomacy. This position will be assigned a rank of Librarian 1 to 4 based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://bit.ly/YULRanksPromotions. To read an expanded list ...

The UConn Library seeks a collaborative and creative individual for the position of Web Services Coordinator. The ideal candidate possesses a strong user-centered focus and broad knowledge of library services and current technologies to keep the site fresh and forward reaching, creating new and innovative ways the UConn Library can create a quality web experience.The UConn Library consists of nine different physical locations, including the Health Sciences Library in Farmington, forming the largest public research collection in the state and playing a critical role in the research and teaching mission of the University. The web environment is complex in both variety of user resources and services and in multiple information service platforms, all working seamlessly to serve as the front do ...