Library Director - Northfield Mount Hermon (MA)

Library Director - Northfield Mount Hermon (MA). Full Time, Academic Year. NMH seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Library Director to lead and oversee all aspects of the school’s library. Reporting to the Dean of Faculty, the Director works closely with NMH program leaders and the Director of Academic Technology to ensure the library’s academic and technical resources adequately support and advance the school’s educational program. The Library Director is responsible for working with faculty and staff to develop and implement instructional design solutions for the classroom. The Director provides leadership and administrative oversight in all areas of the library, including budgeting, acquisitions, collection development, research and instruction. The ideal candidate actively promotes, through the support of teachers and students, critical thinking and innovation within the curriculum. Candidates should possess a masters in Library Sciences, a minimum of five years of experience demonstrating progressive professional growth in a secondary school library or similar setting, and at least two to three years of supervisory experience. The successful candidate must possess a demonstrated interest and skill in the area of emerging technologies and experience working effectively in a highly collaborative, process-oriented setting. Applicants should be excited about innovative methods in secondary education, possess a demonstrated interest in making a positive impact on the lives and learning of adolescents, have experience in diversity work and an eagerness to work with a diverse student body in a boarding school environment. Send cover letter, resume, transcripts and two letters of recommendation to: Dean of Faculty, Northfield Mount Hermon, One Lamplighter Way, Mt. Hermon, MA 01354, Phone: (413) 498-3432; Fax: (413) 498-3155, Faculty_Recruitment@nmhschool.org. Northfield Mount Hermon School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Branch Librarian - Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton

Branch Librarian - Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton. General Description: A very responsible administrative position involving the organization and management of a branch library. The position is responsible for a broad range of public library functions including: planning and implementing services, activities and the Branch budget; establishing and implementing goals and objectives; personnel management; collection development; overseeing the maintenance of the library facility. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill, and ability in all phases of library work. Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Library Director. Examples of Duties: Takes steps to ensure Branch users' needs are met. Surveys and analyzes user needs and interests. Plans and implements services and activities of the Branch Library. Evaluates service. Establishes goals and objectives for the Branch and implements them. Assists in the development of Branch policies. Develops operational procedures. Trains and supervises staff and volunteers. Evaluates staff performance. Provides assistance to the public by performing reader's advisory service, answering reference questions and assisting patrons in using library facilities and equipment. Develops the Branch materials collection following Collection Development policy, patron requests and needs. Evaluates collection. Plans .and implements the annual budget for the Branch Library. Places all Branch orders and enters invoices in the City Finance Department computer system. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials, and administrative practices. Considerable knowledge of books and other library materials, automated integrated library systems and personal computers and considerable ability to train staff in their use. Considerable ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA accredited college or university is required, with three years public Library experience, with at least two years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-to-year basis. Job Classification: # 22 Merit System Job Classification with a wage of $60,086 to $71,531 yearly based on education & experience. This position comes with standard City of Shelton Merit System benefits package. Merit System Testing: Written and oral tests for those candidates who meet the requirements for this job posting. Probationary Period: 6 months. Applicants must include copies of their resume’ and a copy of Connecticut driver’s license with their applications. City Job Applications can be down loaded off the City Web site: http://www.cityofshelton.org/index.php/general-govt/human-resources. Applications will be reviewed to insure each applicant meets the minimum qualification requirements in this posting. Those who meet the qualifications will be invited to take a written examination. Applications/resumes will be accepted through 5:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2013, at Shelton City Hall Human Resources Office, 54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484.

Director of Library Information Services - Norwalk Public Library

Director of Library Information Services - Norwalk Public Library. Salary: Hourly, $43.61 - $51.54, Annually, $85,373.00 - $100,897.00. Closing Date: December 13, 2013. Description: Plans, organizes and supervises the services and activities of the adult reference unit; and performs professional library services in assisting library patrons in the selection and use of library materials. Examples of Duties: Receives oral or written direction from Assistant Library Director. Plans work according to established library schedule or standard procedure. Establishes task priorities within reference unit. Assigns regular and daily tasks to professional and clerical staff. Assists in near-term and long-range planning of library services. Recommends policies and procedures for the improvement of reference services. Develops collection, including selection and weeding of books, periodicals and materials. Prepares reading lists for special interest groups. Plans and organizes special programs involving the use of library resources. Prepares public relations materials to promote library services. Provides supervision and training to library assistants, clerks and part-time employees in general and specialized tasks. Prepares statistical and narrative reports of some complexity for Assistant Library Director. Reports achievement of assigned work to Assistant Library Director. Examines professional publications and other sources for selection of books, periodicals and other materials. Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations. Operates computer terminal in issuing, receiving and locating books and materials in division programs. Performs duties in other library divisions as needed. The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility. Typical Qualifications: Supplemental Information: The skills and knowledge required would generally be acquired with a Master’s degree in Library Science, and three years of progressively responsible public library experience, including one year as supervisor of a Library division. Ability to apply principles of Library Science to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing. A working knowledge of computer applications for library services. Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons. This position is a Grade 6. Applications may be obtained and filed online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/norwalk/default.cfm. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library (MA)

Library Director - Uxbridge Free Public Library (MA). Qualifications: Masters Degree in Library Science or Master of Science in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school with Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners certification and five years of progressively responsible library experience preferred. Demonstrates ability to work with initiative. Demonstrates ability to work as part of the total library team. Demonstrates leadership abilities. Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrates knowledge of collection development and maintenance, library practices, procedures and technology. Demonstrates an ability to organize, maintain, and administer a complex operating budget for a library system. Demonstrates effective working relationships with Trustees, staff, patrons, officials of other local departments and the general public. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills. Demonstrates ability to develop short- and long-term development plans and objectives. Demonstrates ability to evaluate and act on unique situations. Demonstrates proficiency in the procedures and practices of professional library administration and the organization and management of its operations. Demonstrates knowledge of automated information data and retrieval systems: WORD, EXCEL, LAN, HTML, Internet and PowerPoint. Responsible to: The Library Board of Trustees. Reports to: The President of the Library Board of Trustees. Responsibilities: Planning and Policy-making. Collaborates with the Board to Develop goals and objectives for long and short-range plans for the library. Collaborates with the Board to develop library policies, programs, and procedures. Establishes goals and objectives for the staff to accomplish long-range plans. Conducts, directs and evaluates studies relating to library service responsiveness and efficiency, cost effectiveness and systems analysis. Initiates and develops programs in anticipation and /or in response to community needs. Maintains excellent organizational skills. Maintains accurate and up-to-date library policy manual. Plans, directs, and supervises development and preservation of the town library local history archives collection; including inventory, appraisals and insurance, in cooperation with the local historical society and Historical Commission. Fiscal management. Develops, prepares, and recommends to the Board, Town Boards, and Town Meeting and administers, the annual operating budget, and capital outlay programs based on the established goals and related performance data. Develops and justifies the library budget, including payroll, monthly bills, statistics and revolving accounts. Prepares all financial documents within the timeline and procedures established by the town Accountant. Selects quality and cost-effective vendors, contractors and others to provides services and products. Pursues grant funding from all sources to promote, enhance or create new library services, programs and collections. Administers grants and foundation funds according to specified guidelines and files all indicated reports within specified time-fames. Property Management: Manages the physical plant, as well as the preventative maintenance program, to ensure proper maintenance and utilization of the library. Supervises all maintenance and repair personnel and maintains accurate maintenance records. Analyzes and identifies building and grounds needs and recommends improvements, repairs and additions as necessary to the Board of Trustees. Ensures clean, clear, safe and welcoming environment for staff and public in the building and on the grounds. Responds to building emergencies and takes appropriate action. Maintains a Disaster and Evacuation Plan. Personnel Management: Provides leadership in establishing effective working relationships and communication, ensuring high productivity, and encouraging initiative and creativity. Manages the staff and coordinates staff functions in accordance with established goals and philosophy of the library mission. Maintains an overview of library activities and assigns staff according to the needs of the library and the abilities of the staff. Encourages professional development among staff members. Directly recruits, selects, promotes and/or terminates, supervises and annually evaluates all union personnel. These evaluations shall be submitted to the Town Clerk in a timely manner. Conducts staff meetings and ensures staff knowledge of library policies and procedures. Develops and coordinates volunteer services. May serve as reference librarian and fill in at circulation desk as necessary. Library Service and Operations: Responsible for and supervises the selection, acquisition and culling of library materials. Accepts and acknowledges all gifts. Reports this information to the Board at its next meeting. Supervises the utilization and maintenance of technology to deliver, monitor and enhance library service. Evaluates, introduces and maintains new technology as appropriate. Arranges for or conducts library staff training. Strives to encourage gift giving to the library. Coordinates and analyzes the library operations and functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency and quality. Maintains the Library website. Analyzes library operations, summarizes service developments and progress in achieving core objectives to provide the Board with the information necessary for sound decision making and fiscal responsibility. Reports on current library trends as they may relate to local library services and operations. Maintains/expands current Adult programming (speakers, authors etc.), as community interest dictates Communication: Attends and participates in all Board meetings and advises Trustees of programs, services, facility, planning, personnel and policy matters requiring consideration/action, as well as any changes in library services, programs, and collection. Presents a written Director’s Reports at all meetings identifying the progress and status of ongoing library programs and other matters requiring the Board’s attention. Submits a Director's report to the Town Manager and attends Department Head meetings. Attends both Spring and Fall Annual Town Meetings to address library related issues if needed. Files required documents to State agencies (ARIS Report) on time. Promotes library through regular press releases, and positive local reports. Acts as a liaison between library staff and the Board. Manages the internal and external communications and public relations of the library unless otherwise arranged. Establishes and conducts comprehensive public relations programs which promote the library and its services. Expands community outreach through a variety of means including but not limited to: library-school partnerships, addressing community groups, and identifying ways to serve patrons outside of the library building. Continuing Education: Keeps informed of current developments in the library field. Salary range: $46-52,000 annually. Deadline: December 2, 2013. Submit resume to mefco@verizon.net.

Head Children/Teen Services Librarian - Enfield Public Library

Head Children/Teen Services Librarian - Enfield Public Library. Full-Time Position Vacancy. Salary Range- $48,062-$65,860. General Statement of Duties: Provides reference to youth, parents, and caregivers. Develops library collection. Supervises planning and programs for children and teens. Provides readers advisory and acts as liaison with schools, daycare and homeschoolers. Provides homework center management and offers youth based innovative technology initiatives. Keeps current with new trends in library planning and services. Supervision Received: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Libraries within general procedural and policy guidelines. Supervision Exercised: Directly supervises the Coordinator of Children's Services, Children/Teen Librarian and Library Assistants as assigned. Essential Job Functions: Regular & punctual attendance; supervises all aspects of children's and teen services; handles children and teen collection development; manages children and teen programming including the work of the Children's Coordinator; manages Pearl Street homework/computer center; outreaches to the schools and community groups for children and teen services. Performs other duties as necessary. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skill, and Ability: Knowledge of professional library methods, as well as children's and teen literature and reference resources and practices; highly self-motivated, creative and flexible with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently; ability to work with children and teens both individually and in groups; ability to deal effectively with parents, teachers and school principals. Must be expertly proficient in the use of the computer, especially with regards to web and bibliographic resources. Personal Attributes: Ability to deal with associates and the public in a courteous manner with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with individuals; neat personal appearance; must demonstrate initiative and good judgement; pleasing manner. Experience and Training: Requires Master's Degree in Library Science, plus four years of specialized library experience. Must have supervisory experience. This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Adopted: 2/7/01. Applications are available on-line at www.enfield-ct.gov, or by calling the Human Resources Department at (860) 253-6345. Choose ONE of the following ways to apply: (1) mail completed applications or resumes to Town of Enfield, Human Resources Department, 820 Enfield Street, Enfield, CT 06082, (2) e-mail your resume to jobs@enfield.org, or (3) fax your resume or application to (860) 253-6264. The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department. EOE/AA/M/F.

Full-Time Reference Librarian - Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill

Full-Time Reference Librarian - Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill, is seeking a friendly, energetic, self-motivated, tech-savvy professional to join our Adult Services Department. Our ideal candidate will have: excellent customer service skills; a passion for connecting patrons with library materials; creativity; comfort with exploring new technology; and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and build relationships with the community. Duties include, but are not limited to: reference assistance; collection development (book selection, ordering and cataloging); readers advisory; technology instruction; and possible adult and teen programming.Qualifications and Experience: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited university and progressively responsible experience in a library setting. Full-time position with 40 hours per week, including 1 evening per week and Saturday rotation. Salary is $61,672 with Town benefits. Closing date is 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Application process: All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, list of references and a completed Town of Rocky Hill Employment Application (found on Town website at http://www.rockyhillct.gov/DeptPages/employment.htm) to: Jessica Dumas, Town of Rocky Hill, Town Manager’s Office, 761 Old Main St., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

Librarian - Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport

Librarian - Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport. Full-Time, 12-month, Tenure-Track. Anticipated Start Date: January 2014 Appointment contingent upon funding approval. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and a strong commitment to public services. Candidate must be able to demonstrate a wide range of ability/experience in the library areas of reference, circulation, and bibliographic instruction/informational literacy. Must be able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills; ability to work independently and ability to work in a team; strong commitment to student/public services; computer literacy and skill with job related technology; knowledge and use of electronic resources; effective oral, written, and online communications. Candidate must be self-motivated, well organized, able to handle multiple demands, and be flexible and creative. Candidate must be able to work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Preferred Qualifications: Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Experience with developing and administering learning assessment tools, experience in an academic library and NEASC accreditation. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and ability to conduct data analysis. Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the candidate performs a wide range of professional responsibilities in the library, which may include information literacy instruction; reference and circulation services (including supervision of student workers); technical services; acquisitions; collection development and developing strategies for expanding utilization of the collections. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires working some evenings as assigned. Annual Salary: $59,471 approximate annual salary with full benefits package. To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, current resume and completed (typed) Connecticut Community College Employment Application** to: Human Resources Department, Institutional Advancement Associate Search, Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604, or E-mail: ho-humanresources@hcc.commnet.edu (8 pages or less, no faxes please, incomplete application materials will not be accepted). *Available online at http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/HR/apps/State_App_UnclassEEO-2012.docx. (Application must be completed in its entirety; references to resume or CV are not acceptable.)

Director - Kent Memorial Library, Suffield

Director - Kent Memorial Library, Suffield. Rate of Pay: Competitive. Position Status: Regular FT. This position is responsible for the overseeing the library’s day-to-day operations, its staff and volunteers. The director’s duties will include: Develop organizational operating plan, budget, goals and procedures to assure quality patron service, staffing, library programs and services, community relations, optimum access to the library collection, and enlargement of the collection. Prepare and oversee department’s budget. Set goals and objectives for the Library, monitor progress and forecast trends, analyze needs of the community. Oversee all personnel matters; including but not limited to; interview, hire, schedule and terminate department employees. Oversees selection, weeding, and development of the library’s collection using output measures which support the mission and goals of the library. Provide monthly updates on activities, budget and grants to Commission. Procure grants for library services and capital improvements. Work with the Board of Commissioners and community advisors in crafting a Long-Range Strategic Plan for the Kent Memorial Library. Acts as liaison on fundraising campaigns with the Friends of the Kent Memorial Library and the Suffield Library Foundation. Direct the maintenance of library building and grounds, set priorities that include developing the Capital Budget. The Director will partner with City agencies to enhance the Library’s already strong commitment to cultural competency and diversity programming. For more information, go to: http://www.suffield-library.org/?page_id=1656. To apply: send a resume, cover letter and three work-related current references to: Kent Memorial Library, c/o Lynne Cigal, Chair, Library Commission, 50 North main St., Suffield, CT 06078 OR lcigal37@gmail.com. Applications must be postmarked no later than December 1, 2013. E.O.E.

Reference Services Internship Program - West Hartford Public Library

Reference Services Internship Program - West Hartford Public Library welcomes applications from MLS candidates for its internship program. The program has been designed to provide practical, on-the-job experience to individuals pursuing a career in reference service. Applicants must have completed at least four graduate level library science courses before the start date of their internship including a reference services course. The successful applicant will be paid a stipend of $4375 for 250 hours of work over approximately 5 months starting in January. The intern will have the opportunity to shadow librarians at a fast-paced reference desk and will assist with the implementation of a special project focusing on Collection Management Technology. In addition, the intern will help with other departmental projects such as collection and website development, digitization projects, subject bibliographies, and other projects as assigned. Although the intern will work primarily in the Adult Division of the Noah Webster Library located at 20 South Main Street, s/he will do a rotation in each of the library’s two branches as well as other library divisions to gain a broader understanding of public library operations. This internship program is funded through the generous support of the West Hartford Public Library Foundation’s Thomas F. Kilfoil Fund. Eligibility and requirements: Enrollment in a Master of Library Science Program. Applicants must have completed at least four courses including a reference services course before the start date of the internship. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. The stipend is provided by the West Hartford Public Library Foundation and will be administered by the school in which the student is enrolled. Schedule is flexible but may include some weekday, evening, and weekend hours. Candidate must have reliable transportation. Please email the following to internship@westhartfordlibrary.org by November 15, 2013. Candidates will be notified by the end of December. Resume and cover letter. Personal statement (250-300 words) explaining your interest in libraries and reference service in particular. List of completed classes (unofficial transcripts accepted).

Library Clerk (P/T) - Windsor Public Library

Library Clerk (P/T) - Windsor Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Clerk III to work in the Children's Department. Enthusiastic individual who enjoys working with children desired to conduct outreach to schools, collection development, reference work and administrative duties. The preferred candidate will be a creative, flexible individual who holds an MLS or is working towards an MLS and has experience working with children, knowledge of children’s literature, and a strong interest in children’s programming. The position is for 6-10 hours per week with a starting rate of $13.00-$15.00/hour, commensurate with experience. Please apply at www.townofwindsorct.com/humanresources/. The application deadline is November 15, 2013 by 5:00 pm. EOE/AA.

Public Service Librarian - Western Connecticut State University, Danbury

Public Service Librarian - Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Ruth A. Haas Library. Responsibilities include providing bibliographic instruction; assistance with collection development, and other service to several academic departments including Education and Nursing; developing and maintaining the Curriculum and the Children's/Juvenile Collections; maintaining and developing Web content for the Library and liaison departments; providing reference service, including one evening per week; and participating in the Sunday reference desk rotation. For more information, please visit www.wcsu.edu/campustour/haas.asp . Qualifications: Candidates must possess an MLS from an ALA accredited program. Preference will be given to candidates with post-MLS experience in general reference and collection development in an academic library. Experience in undergraduate and graduate bibliographic instruction (especially in Education and Nursing) and experience in developing and maintaining Web pages are also preferred as is experience with ILS and OPACS. Familiarity with metadata standards, metadata content standards and mark-up, including: RDA, RDF, MARC, MARCXML, HTML5, css, and js are also preferred. As Western is a dynamic, diverse workplace, the proven ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is highly valued. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Salary and Benefits: Salary is dependent upon qualifications. WCSU offers competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references to facultyvitae@wcsu.edu by Thursday, October 31, 2013. All documents should be combined in a single PDF document. Late applications will not be accepted. Reference search #600-181 in the subject line.

Children’s Librarian - Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, New Hartford

Children’s Librarian - Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, a small, award-winning public library in Northwestern Connecticut, is seeking a friendly, energetic, creative, and resourceful children’s librarian for 21+ hours/week, including some evenings and Saturdays. Salary range: $16 - $19/hr. Education degree or library experience preferred. Responsible for juvenile and young adult collection development and children’s programming, including pre-school story times. Submit a cover letter and resume with contact information for three references by October 4, 2013, to: Andrea Gaedeke, Library Director, The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, P.O. Box 247, New Hartford, CT 06057, or staff@beekleylibrary.org.

Young Adult Librarian - New Canaan Library

Young Adult Librarian - New Canaan Library. The young adult librarian is passionate about connecting and building relationships with adolescents in order to spark curiosity, fuel discussion and enrich lives through the collections, services and programs of the library. This is a permanent, full time position with one weekend day and one evening per week serving the youth (13-18) of our community. The position reports to the executive director and is a member of the leadership team. New Canaan Library serves a community of 20,000 about 1 hour from NYC in Fairfield County Connecticut. Role Purpose: This position is responsible for the planning, delivery and evaluation of programs and services that meet the expressed and anticipated needs of our young adult community. Responsibilities: Actively participate in long range strategic planning for all of library as well as youth area; Advocate for youth in the library; Develop and grow an active teen advisory group; Create and contribute to services, programs and collections that attract an increasing number of targeted clientele (13-18 year olds); Collaborate with colleagues in the Children’s and Adult services teams; Feed in to collection manager to develop the YA collections; Seek out and form partnerships with other relevant organizations in the local community; Maintain the teen area of library website; Develop a productive relationship with the local school librarians; Set goals, measure impact, for long term programming and services; Provide information and readers advisory to target group; Coordinate any volunteers in the YA area; Lead and participate in project teems; Develop and maintain clear documentation for all programs and services; Meet negotiated timelines and deadlines; Create collateral to promote programs and services using relevant tools. Skills and attributes: Empathetic with a genuine interest in youth, and an understanding of adolescent development; Develops rapport easily with teens; Focused on excellent user experiences for adolescents in the library environment ( physical and virtual); Fluent user of social media; Excellent communications skills; Confident and capable user of internet/communications technologies; Deep and broad knowledge of YA literature; Agile, able to adapt easily to a changing environment and work on multiple projects simultaneously; Confident, outgoing and self motivated; Personal commitment to ongoing professional development and expertise in youth librarianship including currency on youth services in libraries; Confident and effective public speaker; Both participates in and leads in-house professional development with colleagues. Competencies: 1. Focus on positive user experience. 2. Innovation in development of services and programs. 3. Continuous improvement: monitoring and evaluation of relevant collections, services and programs. Use of evidence based decision making. 4. Professional demeanor. Qualifications and Experience: 1. Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited university- required. 2. Previous experience working with youth. Starting Salary $48,000. To apply, send your cover letter and resume to loldham@newcanaanlibrary.org by October 14, 2013.

Librarian - Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted

Librarian - Northwestern Connecticut Community College, Winsted. 35 hours per week (Full-Time) / 12-Month Tenure Track Position. Anticipated Starting Date: December 27, 2013. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is seeking an innovative and student-oriented librarian to join a team-oriented, academic library. This position requires the ability to work some evenings and Saturdays, as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and a strong commitment to public services, including one to four years of related experience in an academic library, and a demonstrated passion for teaching information literacy skills to individuals and classes. Candidates must also have: experience with developing and administrating learning assessment tools; effective interpersonal, oral, written, and online communication skills; experience leading or supervising others; ability to work independently, as part of a team, and work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and community members; and enthusiasm for tackling all aspects of the job description with creativity and flexibility. Other duties may be assigned. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have a demonstrated ability to create digital resources. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons. Responsibilities: Working under the direction of the Director of Library Services, the candidate performs a broad range of public services in the library, including information literacy instruction; reference and circulation services; technical services and collection development. Minimum Salary: $59,471 approximate annual, plus excellent medical insurance, retirement and related fringe benefits.To apply, please submit the following electronically: (Only complete application packages will be accepted for consideration); Letter of Intent; Resume; Typed Employment Application, available here; Unofficial Transcripts from each Degree-Granting Institution; Three letters of recommendation relevant to this particular position. You may email your application package to NW-HumanResources@nwcc.commnet.edu. Application Deadline: October 12, 2013. Northwestern Connecticut Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, m/f. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

Technology & Technical Services Manager - Avon Free Public Library

Technology & Technical Services Manager - Avon Free Public Library. Energetic, enthusiastic, tech-savvy, customer service oriented and professional to lead Technology and Technical Services Departments in a vibrant public library with recently expanded and renovated facility. Examples of Essential Job Duties: Coordinates strategic planning for technology, including defining needs and goals, evaluating and recommending solutions, and establishing maintenance, security, and disaster recovery procedures. Coordinates library-wide training on use of automated systems, creating in-house documentation as needed. Serves as systems administrator for Library's local area network, including installation, maintenance, security, backup, upgrade, repair, and monitoring of workstations, servers, software, and network hardware. Supervises technical services department, including ordering, cataloging and processing books and other library materials. Serves as liaison between library and automation vendors and companies contracted for technical support. Maintains library's webpage and social media presence. Keeps current of all new technological procedures, processes and equipment. Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science and two years of progressively responsible experience in library work. Full-time position (37.5 hours per week which includes, 1 evening/week, and Saturday rotation) with all applicable Town benefits. Salary is dependent on qualifications. Salary is up to $61,500 (DOQ) with all applicable Town benefits. Closing date is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Town of Avon Application for Employment must be completed and can be obtained at the Human Resources Office, 60 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001, on-line at www.town.avon.ct.us (under job opportunities), or by calling (860) 409-4301. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. EOE M/F. Complete job description: http://www.town.avon.ct.us/Public_documents/AvonCT_HR/opportunities. Send completed application, resume and cover letter to: William F. Vernile, Director of Human Resources, 60 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001.

School of Management Librarian - Yale University Library Center for Science & Social Science Information (CSSSI), New Haven

School of Management Librarian - Yale University Library Center for Science & Social Science Information (CSSSI), New Haven. Rank: Librarian [Librarian 1-4]. Position Focus: The School of Management (SOM) Librarian serves as liaison to the more than 100 faculty members, approximately 500 graduate students, and administrators at the Yale School of Management, and provides business reference services for the entire Yale community. Reporting to the Director of the Center for Science and Social Science Information, the SOM Librarian is a member of the Center for Science and Social Science Information (CSSSI) team and participates in Yale University Library programs and committees. Responsibilities include: providing research support for management and business to students and faculty via consultations, other reference service points, and instruction; outreach to the School of Management community; selecting management and business-related material in all formats; Identifying, recommending, and negotiating agreements for business and finance databases and data; managing a collection budget of over $500,000; web site development and maintenance; and providing general reference service at CSSSI and other campus locations. Required Education, Skills and Experience: 1. Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master’s degree in library science. 2. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. 3. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment. 4. Demonstrated experience with electronic information resources. 5. Strong public service orientation required. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments (see range assigned to this description as noted in the posting position title). Librarian ranking information can be found at: http://www.library.yale.edu/about/departments/lhr/rank.html. Preferred Education, Skills and Experience: 1. Undergraduate or advanced degree in business or finance. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of business and financial resources in all formats. 3. Demonstrated instruction and reference service skills. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Salary and Benefits: Our benefits package is among the best anywhere, with a wide variety of insurance choices, liberal paid time off, fantastic family and educational benefits, a variety of retirement benefits, extensive recreational facilities, and much more. How to apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications, consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be submitted by applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs. The STARS req. ID for this position is 22706BR. Please be sure to reference #22706BR in your cover letter. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups.

Library Branch Manager - Windsor Public Library

Library Branch Manager - Windsor Public Library has an excellent opportunity for a full-time ALA-accredited MLS librarian with experience in public library operations to manage its branch library. The Wilson Branch Library is a 4,400 square foot facility in the Wilson neighborhood. It is a vital center for the community and offers a range of innovative programs. To become a successful leader of the branch team the individual will manage the branch budget and facility; select and oversee a collection of materials; assist patrons in person, by phone and via email in the selection and use of library materials and provide professional advice on library issues to senior staff and the Library Director. The incumbent will organize and conduct programs and activities for adults, teens and children as well as special programs including a tutoring program and notary service; prepare a variety of reports; perform community outreach; produce newsletters and press releases; and recruit, hire, motivate and evaluate a part-time staff. Candidates should have 3-5 years public library experience. Previous supervisory experience is preferred. Good oral, written, organizational and communication skills are a must, as well as creativity, comfort with technology and social media, and a solid understanding of library theory. Starting salary range is $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package is included. To apply, please complete an online application, including cover letter and resume, at www.townofwindsorct.com/humanresources/. Deadline for submission of application materials is Friday September 13, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce.

Librarian - The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain

Librarian - The Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain, offers you the opportunity to team up with bright, motivated people like yourself who share your values, enjoy a sensible work/life balance and make a real difference in the lives of others. For over one hundred years, the Hospital has remained committed to its mission of delivering outstanding patient care to the central Connecticut community. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively seeking a Librarian (30 Hours/week) to join the staff of the Health Sciences Library. Job responsibilities to include the following: Provide advanced information services, including evidence-based research and document delivery using multiple online databases to library patrons. Conduct orientation sessions and individual and group library instruction. Responsible for processing and cataloging new items in the collection. Working in collaboration with the Library Manager, supporting departmental planning, collection development, program development and evaluation, and outreach. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: M.L.S. [ALA-accredited] and 1 year of experience, preferably in a health sciences library. Requires advanced knowledge of several computer-based information retrieval systems (e.g., MEDLINE, OVID, CINAHL) and the Internet. Knowledge of the National Library of Medicine (NLM) classification system and nomenclature (MeSH). At The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we take pride in our outstanding staff. We strive for the perfect balance of career and lifestyle. So we’ve created an environment with a healthy respect for you, your career and your life. Each member of our staff, regardless of where they work, contributes to fulfilling our mission of excellence in the delivery of health care, education, and research. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information about this position and to apply online, please go to http://thocc.org/jobs/.

Electronic Resources Librarian - Yale University Library, New Haven

Electronic Resources Librarian - Yale University Library, New Haven. Position Focus: Reporting to the Chief Acquisitions Librarian, the Electronic Resources Librarian provides professional, technical, and fiscal expertise in the overall coordination and management of electronic resources. Manages the work of the Electronic Resources Group and supervises staff who perform a variety of activities related acquired electronic resources, including licensing, acquisition, management, maintenance, statistical analysis, troubleshooting, and preservation. Keeps abreast of and provides advice and guidance with relationship to trends in publishing, licensing, pricing practices, vendor technologies, and software developments as they relate to the electronic resources lifecycle, to colleagues and staff in Acquisitions, Collection Development, Cataloging & Metadata Services, Library IT, and units that provide user support services. Assesses and addresses electronic resources lifecycle management issues across the Library and recommends, develops, manages, and documents policies, procedures, documentation and best practices related to e-resources, using understanding of industry best practices and working collaboratively and collegially Library-wide with all acquisitions units, collection development staff, selectors, catalogers, and Library IT. Serves as a point of contact with vendors and with consortia for electronic resource acquisitions. Manages process change and workflow shifts based on organizational departmental changes. Collaborates with other acquisitions managers to develop and implement optimal electronic resources workflows. Coordinates renewal and annual review of e-resources. Oversees the development of an assessment program for data related to electronic resources and coordinates with the Library’s developing assessment program. Organizes, analyzes, and interprets usage data and assists selectors with the interpretation of data. Oversees digital preservation activities for acquired electronic resources (ingest of archival copies into Yale University Library’s Rescue Repository, LOCKSS box content management, etc.). Serves on and/or leads University Library committees related to electronic resources and discovery services. Participates in planning committees and task forces and engages in campus, regional, and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. Expected to be professionally active and represent the Library and the University in academic, scholarly, and professional community. Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school and two years of related experience. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to three years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 3 level. Required Skills & Abilities: Appointment to Librarian 3 rank requires a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience and professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Librarian 4 rank requires a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience and accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Demonstrated knowledge and ability in supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities. Demonstrated ability in working with: complex electronic publishing environment and scholarly communications issues; negotiating licenses for electronic content; electronic resource management systems; integrated library systems; and metadata and digitization standards. Demonstrated ability to train and supervise staff. Ability to work collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment. Evidence of high productivity and skill at problem solving when working independently or in groups. Excellent analytical and organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and team collaboration skills. Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: A minimum of two (2) years of professional library experience supporting electronic resource lifecycle activities. Project management experience or training. Experience or training related to change management. Experience with an OpenURL resolver, Voyager ILS, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Access, and/or Serials Solutions 360 services. Knowledge of SQL. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 21917BR. Please be sure to reference #21917BR in your cover letter.

Librarian for Western European Humanities - Yale University Library, New Haven

Librarian for Western European Humanities - Yale University Library, New Haven. Position Focus: Reporting to the Head of Humanities Collections and Research Education and working in a collaborative environment, the Librarian for Western European Humanities serves the teaching and research needs of students and faculty studying Western European Humanities including history, languages and literatures. The Librarian also develops collections in all formats for French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish literature as well as philosophy and Western European history. Serves as professional liaison to the French, German, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, Philosophy, and History Departments. Plans, promotes, and implements research education programs for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty of those departments. May contribute to general library research education programs, instructional sessions for large undergraduate classes, and the Personal Librarian program sponsored by the Director of Undergraduate Research Education. Provides specialized reference service to patrons. Develops and maintains web research guides and other online research support tools. In collaboration with faculty and key Library staff, may plan and implement digital library projects in support of teaching and research. Develops and manages the Library’s Western European Humanities collections, including selection, organization, preservation and use of information sources originating in or related to Western European countries. Contributes to the formulation of the Library’s major Western European approval plans and monitors the effectiveness of these plans. Leads library projects for collaborative collection development in Western European humanities with Yale’s peer institutions. Serves on library committees, working groups, and task forces, and is expected to be professionally active. May be required to assist in disaster recovery efforts. Principle Responsibilities: The Librarian 1 is the beginning rank and is expected to demonstrate excellence in meeting the position responsibilities, as defined by the job description and annual goals. Begin to fulfill the criteria for service to the library, university, and/or community. Begin to fulfill the criteria for professional contributions. For a complete description of the position and department, please see the department URL. Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for an MLS. Appointment to this rank is limited to two years at which time it is expected that the individual will develop necessary requirements to meet expectations of performance at the Librarian 2 level. Required Skills and Abilities: PhD in Western European humanities required. Appointment to the rank of Librarian 2 requires 2 years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Appointment to Librarian 3 or 4 requires respectively 5 or 8 years of professional library experience and demonstrated professional accomplishments appropriate to the rank. Excellent reading and speaking knowledge of two Western European languages, preferably French and Italian. A deep understanding of the research process and knowledge of the ways that new technologies are affecting the production of scholarship. Demonstrated commitment to outstanding public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to work successfully in a highly collaborative environment. Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program for library and information science and/or relevant professional experience as a librarian. Reading knowledge of German. Excellent teaching skills. Applications consisting of a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references should be sent by creating an account and applying online at http://www.yale.edu/jobs for immediate consideration - the STARS req ID for this position is 22017BR. Please be sure to reference #22017BR in your cover letter.