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LIBRARIAN III– Adult Services

Salary within Local 3144 Range 8: $62,482 – $72,405 annualized

This role requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school, and 6 years experience in professional library work.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive working knowledge of computer information services, networks and consortia, sufficient to evaluate their application to specific library needs.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization and methods of research, and the means of communicating results in a subject area.
• Thorough knowledge of current computer developments in library services, systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Knowledge of sources and procedures used in reference and bibliographic research.
• Knowledge of objectives of library service to the community.
• Ability to apply library science principles and techniques to operating and supervising problems.
• Ability to plan and supervise the operations of a library unit.
• Ability to perform complex work assignments with minimum direction.
• Ability to schedule and supervise the work of professional, sub-professional and clerical assistants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to communicate at an above-average level in the English language both orally and in writing.

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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LIBRARIAN, Part Time

$18-21/hour*; 19 hours per week, including evening & weekend varied hours

The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking a part-time librarian in our Young Minds and Family Learning Department. 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. This position is highly public-focused and requires weekend hours.

Assignment in Young Minds & Family Learning (1 vacancy):
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.

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

This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick 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.

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.

*A Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution is required for this position. 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.

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LIBRARY AIDE, Part Time

$18/hr; 19 hours per week, including evening & weekend varied hours – Weekends Required

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, including evening and weekend hours, at Ives Circulation or at branches. All Library positions serve a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. English/Spanish candidates are encouraged to apply.

• 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.

Education Requirement: Graduation from high school; and at least one year experience in library, clerical, technical or customer service work, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

• Knowledge of routine office procedures.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, punctuation, spelling, grammar and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.
• Ability to file alphabetically and numerically.
• Ability to make basic arithmetic computations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and to learn related clerical and library tasks within a reasonable time.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library personnel.
• Ability to work with the general public in a pleasant and professional manner.
• English/Spanish bilingual highly desirable.

This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position. This part time position is not eligible to receive medical benefits, vacation pay, sick 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.

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.

*A Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution is required for this position. 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.

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