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LIBRARIAN II – Ives Squared (Business and Nonprofit)

Salary within Local 3144 Range 7: $56,687 – $59,586 annualized

This role requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school, and 2+ years experience in professional library work.

Primary Functions:
This is a professional position beyond entry-level. Incumbents are expected to have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the positions requirements at a full level of competence.

The current vacant assignment entails implementing collaborative and active learning strategies and programs for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong learners; offering workshops and one-on-one instruction in business research, creative software applications (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite), entrepreneurship, and business growth; fostering collaborative partnerships within the New Haven economic ecosystem; raising awareness about resources and services in the library through outreach efforts; managing a special collection of resources for entrepreneurs and nonprofits; and providing innovative information services to meet the needs of a diverse, urban adult population.

The successful candidate will be current with the latest library, business, and technology trends; have previous experience working directly with small businesses and nonprofits; provide reference services, career resources, and become familiar with basic small scale manufacturing makerspace technologies with training; foster collaboration between makerspace and entrepreneurial opportunities; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates and executes on-line data base searches via on-line information retrieval systems.
• Conducts in-service training workshops and prepares instructional material. Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff.
• Reviews and revises the work of other catalogers.
• Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service.
• Includes all duties of a Librarian I.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library collection or service within a department;
• Experience with a variety of on-line databases and the ability to apply this knowledge in planning and implementation of research or catalog work;
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the disposition of reference questions, or on matters of cataloging practice;
• Ability to instruct and train Librarian I and support staff.

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, and  (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

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.

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LIBRARY AIDE (PART-TIME), Wilson Branch Library

$18/hr, 19 hours/week

Wilson Branch Library in the Hill community of New Haven is seeking a part-time Library Aide. If you are considering a career in Library Science, this position is an excellent opportunity to begin getting hands-on experience. It is also perfect for highly motivated students to join the world of public service work in their communities.

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!

This is a paraprofessional position that involves clerical, materials processing, technology support and circulation tasks, and other standard library routines such as shelving, registration, and orientation of patrons to collections and services.

Schedule of work is 19 hours per week, may include evening and weekend hours, at Wilson Branch or our other locations. All Library positions serve a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. English/Spanish bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Answers general queries from the public; refers patrons to other staff as required.
• Registers customers, updates borrowing records and financial histories.
• Sorts and files cards, shelves books and other materials alphabetically and by classification.
• Charges and discharges library materials. Calculates and collects overdue and other charges on library materials.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry.
• Performs online accounts receivables and payroll entry.
• Prepares print and non-print materials for circulation.
• Supports computer and technology services.

This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, and  (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

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.

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LIBRARIAN (PART-TIME), Young Minds and Family Learning at Ives Main Library

$21/hour *, 19 hours/week

This role requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. *Library Science students within 1 semester of completing their coursework at an ALA accredited institution will be considered for employment at the rate of $18/hour, to be updated to the full $21/hour upon completion of their MLIS degree program.

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

This position is an amazing opportunity for current librarians looking for extra experience or Library Science students nearing graduation who are interested in getting hands-on experience in a vibrant urban library setting. The City of New Haven and the New Haven Free Public Library has launched many Librarian’s careers from this position.

Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning
This entails developing and delivering programs for children age 0-12 with an emphasis on early childhood programming, with a strong knowledge of children’s literature, and providing a variety of information services for parents and children.

All Library positions serve a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

19 hours per week including at least two weekends per month; This position may include evening varied hours to support ongoing Library programming.

This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position.

This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, holiday, union membership, or union contractual benefits. Any period of part time employment will not be construed in any way to mean probationary employment. Persons may not be employed in two concurrent part time positions with the City and/or the Board of Education at the same time.

The City of New Haven does not sponsor employment visas. All applicants must have current authorization to work in the U.S. without employer-sponsored visa support.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check,and (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

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.

Thank you for you interest in working with us!

Currently, there are no open vacancies posted for the New Haven Free Public Library Foundation. Please watch this space for further updates.