Due to a promotion, Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut has an opening for a full-time Assistant Children’s Librarian who is interested in pursuing a career in children’s services. The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children (infants through fifth grade) 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, reference, and reader advisory skills and experience 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. Experience marketing children's programming is a plus. This is a 36-hour per week, year-round position with full benefits. ...

Assessment and Collection Analysis LibrarianUniversity Job Title: Assessment and Collection Analysis LibrarianBargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Time Type: Full timeDuration Type: RegularCompensation Grade: libraryWage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage RangesWork Location: University Library SystemWorksite Address: 120 High StreetNew Haven, CT 06511Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Searchable Job Family: LibraryTotal # of Hours to be Works: 37.5Position Focus:The Assessment and User Experience Research team at the Yale Library is focused on gathering user research and usage data to help library departments and administrators in their work to support the research, teaching and learning miss ...

Description of DutiesThe Executive Director works under the direction of the governing Board of Directors of Otis Library and is responsible for all aspects of library operations and functions. The Executive Director advocates for the library at the local level, meets the requirements of the Board, complies with all applicable laws and regulations, and meets the needs of the community and staff. The candidate should have in-depth knowledge of current issues impacting library services, a strong vision to guide the staff and Board members, and communication skills to tell the Library’s story to the community and stakeholders.About the Position:Board Relations: The Executive Director shall administer and execute policies adopted by the board; prepare regular monthly reports and apprise the ...

Otis Library in Norwich, CT has an opening for a Head of Technical Services. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the work of Technical Services staff; managing acquisitions of materials in all formats; cataloging and classifying library materials in accordance with library policy and guidelines set forth by the LION Consortium; maintaining an accurate, up-to-date database of library holdings; physically processing items being added to and withdrawn from the collection; reconciling orders, monitoring individual budgets; and preparing reports. Keen attention to detail is required. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Additional responsibilities such as participating in the Collection Development Committee, attending LION meetings, performing special projects, a ...

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. 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 excellent custome ...

The new City Librarian will be expected to:Advocate for increased funding from public and private sectors to expand service hours, enhance Library collections and technology, and align staff pay with local and state peersFoster a workplace culture that embodies and values equity, diversity, and inclusion, reflective of the City the Library servesEvaluate the Library’s performance through the lens of the Strategic Framework 2018-2023 and implement a Board-approved process to create the Library’s next strategic planDevelop a Facilities Master Plan that addresses infrastructure, maintenance, and security needsIdentify key technology needs and develop a plan to meet those needsCreate and implement a robust human resources plan that addresses recruitment, education, training, coaching, and ...

Collection Strategies LibrarianUniversity Job Title: Collections Strategies Librarian, MedicalBargaining Unit: None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Time Type: Full timeDuration Type: RegularCompensation Grade: Administration & OperationsWage Ranges: Click https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges to see our Wage RangesWork Location: University Library SystemWorksite Address: 333 Cedar Street New Haven, CT 06510Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Searchable Job Family: LibraryTotal # of Hours to be Works: 37.5Position Focus:The Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library primarily serves the Yale New Haven Medical Center - that is, the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Yale New Haven Hospital - as well as Yale University. The ...

THE SEARCHThe Farmington Libraries, serving the greater Farmington, Connecticut area, exist to fulfill our Mission and Vision. Our mission is to partner with the community to provide free access to services, experiences, and resources that offer opportunities to explore, create, and share ideas. Our vision is to build on our proud reputation as a vibrant, energetic and stimulating center of intellectual and social activity. Farmington Libraries Mission & VisionWe seek as our next Executive Director a collaborative, strategic, and innovative public library services expert and leader with a passion for developing and mentoring staff. The Libraries’ dedicated staff, outstanding facilities, solid financial footing, and engaged patrons make this a unique and exciting opportunity.OPPORTUNI ...

DEADLINE EXTENDEDThe 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 requiring one or two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 am to 3 pm. 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 excellent cu ...

Recruiter/Contact: Fern Smenyak, Director of Human ResourcesEmail: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov Fax: 203-775-4068Posting Date: January 9, 2023Job Title/Dept: Library Director – Full Time, Non-Union – Salary ExemptSupervisor – Library Board of Trustees/First Selectman*Salary: $95,000 – $100,000Closing Date: Open Until Position is FilledGeneral Statement of Duties: The Library Director manages the day-to-day operations of the Library including its programs, services and personnel in line with Library Board and Town policies and procedures. The Director also provides leadership for improving library services to the community.Library Board of Trustees Requirements• Assists the chair in the development of meeting agendas and provides informational material and reports including monthly a ...

Join our team! After an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy in our Reference/Adult Services department.The ideal candidate will have programming and collection management experience, creativity, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and value teamwork. The NHFPL serves a substantial Spanish speaking population. Bilingual and multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.TYPICAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Formulates and executes on-line database searches; Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff; Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects materials, develops procedures, plans informati ...

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 requiring one or two weekend shifts per month from 9:30 am to 3 pm. 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 excellent customer service to ...

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.Salary Range: $70,211 - $88,488/year – plus State of Connecticut benefits. New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discoun ...

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 ...

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)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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 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 ...

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 (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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...