Children’s Librarian - East Hampton Public Library

Children’s Librarian - East Hampton Public Library is seeking an individual with demonstrated supervisory experience and familiarization with the operation of children’s library services. This is a full-time position. Duties include, but are not limited to planning, developing and executing programs designed to interest children; provide outreach and in-library services; supervise staff and volunteers; prepare statistics, reports, publicity requests and work circulation desk as needed. Position requires strong knowledge of technology frameworks used to deliver library services in a growing community with changing needs. Strong interpersonal skills with all age groups are essential. Two years in a lead role delivering public services with MLS or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred. Schedule includes a 35 hour workweek, with benefits-some evening and weekend hours required. $25.01 per hour. Job description and application are available at www.easthamptonct.gov. E.O.E/A.A/M-F. Please submit cover letter, resume and employment application by October 11, 2013, or until filled to: Town of East Hampton, Department of Human Resources, 20 East High Street, East Hampton, CT 06424.

Library Assistant (LTA 1, part-time) - Essex Public Library

Library Assistant (LTA 1, part-time) - Essex Public Library seeks a reliable person with excellent customer service skills to work afternoons/evenings and occasional Saturdays, 15 hours per week. Duties include staffing the Circulation Desk, checking in and processing ILL materials, and other tasks as assigned. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience working in a public library. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 40 lbs. Familiarity with III Sierra or Millennium ILS is a plus. This position does not include healthcare benefits. Hourly rate depends on experience and skills, but meets or exceeds the CLA LTA 1 minimum. Send cover letter, the names of three work references and a résumé to: staff@essexlib.org (no phone calls, please) by September 14, 2013. The Essex Library is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Part-time Technical Services position - Deep River Public Library

Part-time Technical Services position - Deep River Public Library is looking for an energetic, personable and motivated tech services person to catalog and process all library materials and to be in charge of ILL. Position requires copy and some original cataloging. We are looking for someone with commitment to modern library service. This is a 19 hour a week position, including one evening weekly and one Saturday a month. No benefits. Qualifications: public library experience, cataloging experience with Verso preferred. Hourly rate depending upon experience and skill set. Send letter of introduction, names of three work references and resume to: srooney@deepriverct.us. The application process will remain open until the position is filled.

Part-Time Library Clerk - Levi E. Coe Library, Middlefield

Part-Time Library Clerk - The Levi E. Coe Library, in Middlefield, Connecticut is seeking a year-round, part-time Library Clerk. The schedule includes flexible hours throughout the week for approximately ten to twelve hours per week. Required hours include Saturdays from 9:30am-2pm from September through May; and two evenings per week from 4:00pm-7pm throughout the year. Additional daytime and/or evening hours are possible, depending on the need for additional staff coverage. The hourly compensation for this position is $10.75 per hour. The successful candidate should be able to perform a wide variety of library related tasks and have the ability to meet the public courteously. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to work in both the Adult and Childrens’ departments. Computer literacy is necessary and prior experience in a library is preferable. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and the names of three references no later than Wednesday, September 18, 2013, to the Levi E. Coe Library, P.O. Box 458, Middlefield, CT 06455. No phone calls, please.

*UPDATED* Librarian 2 - Middletown Library Service Center

Librarian 2 - Middletown Library Service Center. Schedule: Full Time – Monday through Friday. Hours: 8 hour days; 40 hour workweek. Salary: $60,593 (AR23). Closing Date: July 26, 2013 at 4pm. CSL, Division of Library Development is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, social media savvy candidate with one year post-graduate professional experience in library services. As part of a team, the candidate will be able to strategically respond to the rapid growth in the availability of online/virtual services, web presence and social media and supporting the CT library community needs. Candidate will work cooperatively with the Division team to foster a community service environment that harnesses technology creatively to deliver information, resources and services. The preferred candidate will be familiar with professional library work including cataloging activities and workflows; coordination of circulation tasks; administrative tasks and is able to oversee the daily operations of a small library service center in the absence of the director and consultant. The candidate will also coordinate the continuing education calendar and related duties for the division. Examples of Duties: Performs most complex related duties in providing consultant services to public, institutional and agency libraries and library groups; coordinates and maintains continuing education calendar; maintains division social media applications; performs communication and training support; responsible for administrative tasks as related to continuing education classes; coordinates webinar offerings, registrations and publicity; participates in web presence committees; performs copy cataloging of professional materials; may be assigned to staff development projects; may conduct workshops; may serve as liaison to groups and organizations; may be assigned to special projects requiring a high level of professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian; performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems; reference sources and techniques; knowledge of library administration principles and techniques; interpersonal skill; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures; computer skills. Experience and Training: General Experience: A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association AND one year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work. Special Requirements: 1. The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs. 2. Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian. The official job specification may be viewed at: http://das.ct.gov/HR/JobspecNew/JobDetail.asp?FCC=5989. The salary plan is available at: http://www.das.state.ct.us/HRDocs/CompPlans/AR%206%2018%202010.pdf. Application Instructions: Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above experience and training requirements should submit a cover letter that describes your interest and suitability for the position, resume and application for Examination or Employment (Form CT-HR-12 at http://www.das.state.ct.us/cr1.aspx?page=13) to: Deborah Craig, Human Resources Specialist, Department of Administrative Services, Small Agency Resource Team – SmART Unit, 165 Capitol Avenue, 5th Floor East, Hartford, Connecticut 06106. Confidential Fax: (860) 622-4921 (preferred method of submission). The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities and persons with disabilities. Position filled pending clearance of SEBAC/Re-Employment lists.

Part-Time Library Clerk - Levi E. Coe Library, Middlefield

Part-Time Library Clerk - Levi E. Coe Library, Middlefield, is seeking a year-round, part-time Library Clerk. The schedule includes flexible hours throughout the week for approximately twelve hours per week. Required hours include Saturdays from 9:30am-2pm from September through May; and two evenings per week from 3:00pm-7pm throughout the year. Additional daytime hours are possible, depending on the need for additional staff coverage. The hourly compensation for this position is $10.25 per hour. The successful candidate should be able to perform a wide variety of library related tasks and have the ability to meet the public courteously. Additionally, candidates should be prepared to work in both the Adult and Childrens’ departments. Computer literacy is necessary and prior experience in a library is preferable. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume and the names of three references no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2013 to the Levi E. Coe Library, P.O. Box 458, Middlefield, CT 06455. No phone calls, please.

Supervisor of Youth Library Services / Librarian II - Portland Public Library

Supervisor of Youth Library Services / Librarian II - Portland Public Library. Energetic, professional person responsible for children’s services of public library responsible for collection building, programming, outreach and communications with schools and other agencies; will be part of planning team; works with part time staff and volunteers; provides information service to adults, children, and teens. Subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing. Requirements: ALA/MLS. Experience in children’s department in a public or school library; demonstrated computer skills; organizational abilities. Previous supervisory experience is desirable; must have valid driver’s license, physical dexterity and visual acuity. Salary $52,000; forty (40) hours per week; regular night and Saturday rotation; fringe benefit package; union position. Equal Opportunity Employer. Send application with resume to: First Selectwoman’s Office, P.O. Box 71, Portland, CT 06480. Deadline: July 26, 2013.