Position: Recording Secretary - Mystic & Noank Library Board of TrusteesRecord, transcribe and file all documents pertaining to the meetings of the Library Board of Trustees. This includes notifications to Board Members, calling for agenda items, collection of reports, preparation and electronic distribution of packets prior to meeting, as well as final approved minutes and reports to the Library. The Board typically meets 10 times per year on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm and meetings are usually 1-1/2 hours or less. There may be occasional special meetings called with advance notice. In addition, this position will take minutes at Finance Committee meetings every other month typically on the second or third Monday at 5:30. These are usually about 1-1/2 hours or less. The ...

Windsor Public Library has an excellent opportunity for a part-time Director of Special Programs with experience working with children. To become a successful member of our busy Kidspace team, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving children and their caregivers through programming. He/she will assist the Head of Children’s Services in the essential functions of our Kidspace Dept. and work closely with the other members of the Kidspace team. The candidate will work to develop and run a variety of Kidspace programs including preschool storytime and specialty programs for children between the ages of 0 and 11 and be able to provide reference assistance and readers advisory to children and adults at our busy Kidspace desk.Additional duties may include writing both in-ho ...

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 pur ...

Growing Together – One City – One Future. The New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional and dynamic leader to guide this 2019 National IMLS winner to further realize its Mission, Vision and Values and to build on its positive growth and that of the City. Recent visitors to the historic Ives Main Library are delighted by the transformation of an iconic main floor quadrant into a luminous, buzzing hub—Ives Squared—which opened last year as the welcoming front door for entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profit leaders, and community members. The successful candidate will lead the Library as it serves as a powerful catalyst for energizing neighborhoods through strong branch services for both children and adults, relationship-building with the City and many non-pr ...

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19. The Youth Services Librarian works closely with the Teen Services and YOUmedia Director, Youth and Family Services Manager and the Director of Central Services to plan and implement strategies for improving delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organization ...

Change your Life. Change the World. Be a member of a team of transformational leaders at the Hartford Public Library (CT) as its next Director of Branch Services. The Director of Branch Services will create an innovative and collaborative team environment, mentor and coach branch managers, and partner with community organizations delivering a high level of service to a supportive and engaged community. The successful candidate will ensure that HPL is delivering exceptional customer experience through impactful programs and services as one of the country’s most innovative and diverse public libraries. This position will have the ability to blend leading-edge library services with the most successful retail and digital applications from a broad spectrum of sectors including education, ...

Manager of Information Services - Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for addressing system wide reference services to customers and instruct/assist the public in the use of a wide range of print and electronic resources. Responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; providing reference, readers' advisory, computer, database and referral services to Library customers directly, and by telephone; and assisting customers in material selection. This includes assisting the Head Circulation/Access Services with making recommendations for purchases, shelf reading, weeding, organizing and maintaining displays. Requirements: Master's in Library Science or Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. Ability to meet a flex ...

Director of Branch Services - Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for the Supervision of Branch Services staff and the general operations of HPL Branch locations. Coach, mentor, develop and manage staff to build and sustain a customer and service centered team while recognizing and leveraging the unique talent and skills of employees. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient public service operations of the Branch libraries (i.e. circulation, reference, outreach, scheduling, technology services, outreach, meeting room use) for all areas of supervision and coordinate closely with Central Library Service operations to develop cross-functional teams. Lead and ensure effective communication and coordination between departments, including programming, HHC, teen ser ...

Be part of a thriving, multicultural City as the next City Librarian of the Bridgeport Public Library. The Library serves 145,000 residents in the largest municipality in Connecticut, with five locations, a dedicated staff and a $7.8 million annual operating budget. The nine-member governing Board of Directors supports a successful candidate who will work well with the Library Board, staff, and community stakeholders to develop and implement a 21st century approach to the delivery of library services. Responsibilities. Under the direction of the Bridgeport Public Library Board of Directors, the City Librarian develops, administers and coordinates the work of the Library and the staff. Key areas include (1) sound fiscal management; (2) personnel management and staff development; (3) facili ...

Do you want to be actively engaged in a caring community? Do you want to be vital to a dynamic, energetic neighborhood? The Greenwich Library (CT) invites you to apply for the Branch Manager position, Cos Cob Branch Library. The Cos Cob Branch Library serves 6,800 Cos Cob neighborhood residents as well as the larger 62,000 residents of Greenwich. It is a vibrant and respected cultural hub of the community, offering a warm and welcoming environment for patrons of all ages and it enjoys a high level of use and support. The Branch Manager plays a key role in the Cos Cob community. This position works collaboratively with the Library Board, an active Friends group, area schools, and local civic and cultural organizations to meet the collections, services and programming interests and needs of ...

CEO/Director, Russell Public Library The Russell Library Board of Trustees seeks a creative and dedicated leader to serve as Chief Executive Officer and Director. The library is located in Middletown, a friendly and diverse city of nearly 47,000 residents located in central Connecticut. Home to Wesleyan University, the city is known for its welcoming vibe. With a thriving downtown, cultural and recreational opportunities, Middletown is an ideal place to work, live and play. Please visit www.johnkeister.com/middletown for details, inquiries and to apply. ...

TheYouth Services Librarianis responsible for providing a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19. The Youth Services Librarian works closely with the Teen Services and YOUmedia Director,Youth and Family Services Manager and the Director of Central Services to plan and implement strategies for improving delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; ...

Fairfield Public Library – You Belong Here! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town Librarian to lead the Library to new levels of excellence. Reporting to a six-member Board of Trustees and the First Selectman (as Town department head), the successful candidate will serve a community of 60,000+ residents from two locations – a Main Library (renovated in 2006) - housing the Bruce S. Kershner Gallery and an innovative children’s space - and a busy, popular neighborhood Branch Library. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff, an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library, and a proposed $3.6 million budget to deliver quality library services and programs. Key opportunities include building strong external partnerships with community ...

“A great community deserves a great library, but the notion of a great library is rapidly changing in the 21st century.” If this speaks to you as a library professional, consider joining the Greenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Division Manager for Information Services. As a key contributor of the eight-member Library Leadership Team, this position is responsible for the success of programs and services in the following departments: Children’s Services, Young Adult, Adult Reference (including Business, Music, Health, and Local History), Technology Training, and a start-up Innovation Lab. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community and is completing its strategic plan, ...

SCOPE OF THE POSITION The Business Analyst reports to the Finance Director and is responsible for the development and implementation of standardized data collection procedures and reporting. He/she shall work in collaboration with the Finance Director and Director of Information Technology to determine the most effective methodology for designing and developing relational databases for data collection and establish an annual calendar for data collection for monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc reporting. RESPONSIBILITIES • Establish standard operating procedures for the uniform collection, reporting, and validation of data. • Develop and implement databases, collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical reporting. • Acquire data from ...

Hartford Public Library seeks creative and flexible individual to manage a branch location. The Branch Manager has overall responsibility and accountability of all functions of a library branch. This includes the management of the public service operations including circulation, adult services, youth services, and security. This position is also accountable for training, scheduling and evaluating staff and assists in short-term and long-term planning in the assigned branch. The Branch Manager works with the development of the branch's collections and programming efforts, and supports in all areas of administration. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Qualifications: Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited instit ...

The dynamic Ridgefield Library seeks an engaged and energized leader as its next Library Director. Working in partnership with the 16-member Board of Directors, a creative and committed staff, and 25,000 generous and supportive residents, the Library Director will lead the Library in providing a vision for 21st century services and programs. The successful candidate will have the desire and ability to develop effective community partnerships, explore entrepreneurial activities, support and engage in ongoing fundraising, and share a strong philosophy of service and civic participation. A new (2014) $20 million state-of-the-art building offers the opportunity to lead a talented staff team (27.5 FTE) in this vibrant community. The Ridgefield Library, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, has an ann ...

Find Your Place at a Place Like No Other. – The award-winning Hartford Public Library seeks a charismatic and experienced leader to provide vision and continued collaboration within the City of Hartford as the Library’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial focus and a strong background in fundraising and developing beneficial partnerships. In addition to external engagement, the new CEO will work with a committed, talented staff providing leadership and direction for the Library’s continued success as a vital civic institution. Current programs at the Library include YOUmedia Hartford—a digital learning place for teens; The American Place—designed to welcome immigrants and ease their transition to their new ...

Transform, Transcend, & Deliver new models of information curation, delivery and access as Westport Library’s Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation. The Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation will support traditional library adult and teen collections, reference, and reader’s advisory while growing new service models, fostering content development, and delivering new approaches to collections, information, and outreach services. He/she will work with a team of professionals across the Library to oversee the selection of digital resources, books and other learning tools. Designing and implementing new approaches to building collections, information delivery, and content creation is vital to the position. The Director Knowledge Curation & Innovation, must ha ...

Hartford Public Library seeks dedicated and flexible individual for Youth Services Department. The Assistant Youth Services Librarian supports Hartford Public Library’s mission & core values and provides effective access to resources, information and ideas for Youth. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. Applications accepted until filled. Full requirements, job description and application are available online at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06 ...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Youth & Family Services Director is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children (birth to 13) and young adults throughout the Library; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; ensures effective communication with other departments. This position acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values, respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library. The Youth & Family Services Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library pr ...

Adult Education Director (full-time) Hartford Public Library seeks a seasoned professional to administer the system-wide development and implementation of a technology-rich teaching and learning environment for all aspects of formal and informal public education for adults ages 17 and older. This individual works with community and municipal stakeholders to strategically align initiatives, coordinate utilization of grant resources, and streamline and standardize procedures toward the successful transition of adults into the workforce and postsecondary education. Minimum requirements: Master’ degree in Education from an accredited institution, with emphasis on educational technology and administration (Postgraduate Professional License; Ed. S. or C.A.S. preferred; endorsemen ...

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY: The Youth & Family Services Director is responsible for the successful delivery of services and programs to families, children (birth to 13) and young adults throughout the Library; designs and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates collection development and selects materials for purchase; ensures effective communication with other departments. This position acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values, respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the integrity of Hartford Public Library. The Youth & Family Services Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities of the library pr ...

Adult Education Director (full-time) Hartford Public Library seeks a seasoned professional to administer the system-wide development and implementation of a technology-rich teaching and learning environment for all aspects of formal and informal public education for adults ages 17 and older. This individual works with community and municipal stakeholders to strategically align initiatives, coordinate utilization of grant resources, and streamline and standardize procedures toward the successful transition of adults into the workforce and postsecondary education. Minimum requirements: Master’ degree in Education from an accredited institution, with emphasis on educational technology and administration (Postgraduate Professional License; Ed. S. or C.A.S. preferred; endorsemen ...

Imagination, innovation and inspiration...The Director of Learning and Discovery at the Westport (CT) Library (http://westportlibrary.org/) will embrace and promote these ideas as they lead an inventive, committed public service staff who is transforming the traditional role of Libraries by delivering innovative programs and services. The Director must value responsive, personal customer service and view the Library as a platform for community innovation and experiential learning. The selected candidate must be interested in seeking new service models and fostering exploration through staff and community collaboration. He/she must be knowledgeable about emerging trends in libraries and the world at large and passionate about implementing new approaches to learning, information access, and ...

Transform. Transcend. Deliver. Be the next leader of the preeminent public library in Connecticut. The Board of Trustees of The Westport Library seeks an experienced, engaged and energetic Executive Director who will build on the Library’s innovative and award-winning programs and patron-centric service to achieve even greater levels of excellence. The Westport Library is a vibrant and welcoming community hub that reflects Westport’s spirit, creativity and entrepreneurship. Each day, an average of 1,300 patrons of all ages visit the Library to read and research (borrowing nearly 674,000 items last year), attend one of the Library’s 1,600 programs, consult with the Library’s expert reference librarians, use one of the Library’s ten 3-D printers, shop the Librar ...

A place like no other-the Hartford Public Library (http://www.hplct.org/) -seeks a Chief Youth & Family Services Officer like no other to be a vital dynamic part of the Library’s leadership team. This new leader will be a key Library partner working with City agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the Hartford Public Schools setting the vision for the future for Hartford’s children and young adults. The successful candidate will be customer-focused, forward-thinking, and collaborative with both internal and external customers. The Chief Youth & Family Services Officer will also be knowledgeable about current youth and family issues, will understand cutting edge youth services and technology trends, be committed to literacy for all ages, and facilitate the fusion of trad ...

The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon Ct, an historic institution, offers an array of programs and activities for adults and children, in addition to maintaining a sizable collection of books and other materials. Open seven days a week, the library is the cultural center of the community. To fund its operations, the library relies heavily on patron support. The executive director is responsible for overseeing programming as well as fundraising to sustain the library and fulfill its mission. Responsibilities also include supervision of its physical plant and all aspects of its operations. He/She will serve as the face of the library to internal and external constituencies, including the board, staff, patrons, local officials and the public. The executive director is responsible for sound business ...

Directs overall library operation providing mission, education, and quality of life support to base personnel, their families and retirees. Responsible for the full scope of library functions to include library administration, personnel management, circulation services, reference/research services, technical services, and technological development and support. Is responsible for the library facility. Monitors funding allocations. Review the acquisition of materials from central funds for approval/disapproval. Establishes internal procurement and quality processes to ensure appropriate accountability for library acquisitions. Evaluates effectiveness of the library’s automated services. Accurately develops, prepares, and justifies library budgets. Accurately controls expenditure of fun ...

A great community deserves a great library and a great library deserves a great Deputy Director! Join the Greenwich Library–and its highly talented team of professionals—as its next Deputy Director. For 200 years, Greenwich Library has served as the intellectual and cultural hub of its community and is at a pivotal point in the implementation of its new strategic plan, “Connecting Our Community.” Greenwich Library, a Library Journal “Five Star Library”, proudly serves the 62,755 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 157 (93 FTE), a collection of nearly 500,000 items and a $9.2 million annual budget from public and pri ...