City of New Haven is hiring: Librarian III in New Haven

Introduction

The New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all. Our Library IS community.

More info about our Library HERE and HERE.

REPORTS TO

Work is performed under general supervision of senior supervisory or administrative staff.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is advanced level professional library work involving the planning and implementation of complex informational and / or technical services for the library system, which requires the application of specialized knowledge, initiative, and independent judgment.

In this assignment, the Adult Services Librarian III will plan, develop, and deliver a wide range of technology programs for adults in the New Haven community.

The ideal candidate will have experience with digital equity work, programming, and collection management; is creative, an excellent communicator, maintains a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and values teamwork.

This position serves a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish / English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives assignments of a broad nature from administrative staff which may involve the planning and implementation of new programs or new technologies, e.g., book conservation, public access automated catalog.
• Conducts feasibility studies, prepares proposals, including development and operating costs.
• Evaluates informational resources and equipment.
• Has major responsibility for collection development, with special attention to reference materials, including on-line and CD databases and their application.
• Instructs and trains staff in information retrieval in subject specialties such as business, medicine and law.
• Maintains awareness of advanced techniques, newest procedures and latest equipment for delivering information services and performing technical processing functions.
• Performs related work as required.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a General Fund, "Non Tested" position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of : (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening accordance with the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate within their submission that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process. Your application and resume should indicate that you meet the minimum requirements as listed. This information may be used to determine the eligibility list. Submissions may be evaluated prior to the posted closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam / junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.

Conclusion

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