Librarian II

City of New Haven; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental benefits

Paid vacation & sick days

Life insurance

Short-term disability

City Pension

Job summary

The City of New Haven seeks a Librarian I to implement information services for small businesses, nonprofits, and lifelong learners. You will train staff, manage special collections, and partner with local organizations to expand library support in a diverse urban setting.

Requirements include an ALA-accredited MLS and at least two years as a professional librarian. This role reports to the Manager of Ives Squared and requires collaboration with the broader library and community networks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Minimum of two years of professional librarian experience.
• Knowledge of online databases and cataloging practices.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes on-line database searches (e.g., Dialog).
• Conducts in-service training workshops and prepares instructional material.
• Reviews and revises the work of other catalogers.
• Manages a special collection/service (Job Information, Health, AV) and partners with community groups.
• Performs all duties of Librarian I and related tasks as required.

Skills

Organizational skills

Online databases

Reference/cataloging knowledge

Training/instruction

Education

Masters in Library Science (ALA accredited)

Job description

Introduction

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 reports to the Manager of Ives Squared.

More info about our Library HERE and HERE.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Formulates and executes on-line data base searches via on-line information retrieval systems such as Dialog.
• Conducts in-service training workshops and prepares instructional material on the use of general information services. 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 such as Job Information, Health, or Audio-Visual; selects materials, develops procedures, plans informational materials, works with community groups, and participates in related statewide activities.
• Includes all duties of a Librarian I.
• Performs related work as required.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school. Minimum of two years experience as a professional librarian and the following knowledge, abilities and skills, in addition to those for Librarian I:

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.

Necessary Special Requirements

• Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

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 are available to review HERE.

Benefit Information

Employees become eligible to participate in the Medical & Dental benefit plan provided for members of Local 3144. Employees may elect a medical plan including prescription drug and dental coverage, for which employees must contribute a portion of the premium cost. Benefit information can be found online HERE, under the Local 3144 Management & Professional banner.

Eligible employees receive paid vacation, paid sick days, paid personal days, and paid holidays.

Term Life Insurance of $20,000 is provided at no cost to the employee.

Short-Term Disability coverage is also provided at no cost to the employee.

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 10.5% of pay.

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, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*, and (3) a 90-day probationary period. 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.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Local 3144, Range 7

Selection Plan

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum requirements as listed within the job description; failure to do so may result in disqualification.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and in some cases, this information may be used to determine the eligibility list. A hiring decision may be made prior to the removal of the job posting.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

We reserve the right to extend an application deadline or close a job posting early to ensure we can attract and identify the best candidate(s) for a position.