Youth Librarian I at Bloomfield Public Library

Metro; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomfield Public Library in Bloomfield, CT seeks a community-focused librarian to engage a diverse public with reference and readers’ advisory. MLS is required; experience in youth services and collection development is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, collaboration with teachers and town departments, and participation in Summer Reading and outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience in youth library services preferred.
• Ability to train patrons on library technology.

Responsibilities

• Answer information questions in person, by phone, mail, and email; provide research support with online and print resources.
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services.
• Plan collections and informational displays.
• Support outreach, programming, and Summer Reading initiatives.
• Provide statistical and narrative reports to support library services.
• Collaborate with teachers, school librarians’ groups, and town departments.

Skills

Customer service

Community outreach

Research assistance

Public programming

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS)

Job description

Bloomfield Public Library (BPL) seeks a community-focused, dynamic, and technically savvy librarian who can professionally communicate with a diverse public. Preferred work experience includes collection development, marketing, programming, and outreach to the community, but BPL is willing to provide opportunities for professional growth to dedicated and talented candidates with less experience. The ability to provide excellent customer service, which will include identifying and interpreting user needs and providing reference and readers’ advisory, is required. The joy of reading is a must.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists patrons by answering information questions in-person, by phone, mail, and email, and provides research support using both online and print resources. Offers training on library technology, resources, and materials, while also providing advisory services to guidebook selections for patrons of all ages.
• Provides excellent customer service to a diverse community.
• Aids teachers, school librarians’ groups, other town departments, community partners, etc.
• Responsible for collection development and maintenance in alignment with the library’s collection development policy
• Plans collection and informational displays.
• Supports library outreach, programming, and Summer Reading initiatives
• Provides statistical and narrative reports as required to support library services.
• Monitors library conditions and patron behavior to ensure a safe, respectful environment, addressing disruptions and enforcing policies as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control.
• Performs similar or related tasks as required, directed, or as the situation demands.
• Aids other departmental staff as needed, fostering a collaborative team effort to effectively serve the public.

Supervision:

Supervision Scope: Performs a wide variety of routine and special professional and administrative responsibilities requiring an extensive knowledge of modern library services and specifically, reference services and the technologies used to provide reference services to achieve performance goals.

Supervision Received: Works under the direction of the Library Director or Assistant Director following professional standards, procedures and policies.

Supervision Given: Supervises pages, volunteers, and interns working in their division for the assigned shift. May supervise a location during a shift in the absence of a manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must possess a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree, or an equivalent degree, from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and have at least one year of youth librarian experience within the past five years.

Selection Process

Candidates will be rated based on education, experience, and skills identified on the application, resume, and cover letter as they relate to the requirements of this position. Additional examinations may include computer skills testing, written subject matter tests, and/or oral interviews or may be a combination of any of the above.

Supplemental Information

Town of Bloomfield is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. Minorities, women & persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Persons with a disability and who may need this information in an alternative format may contact the Human Resources Department at 860-769-3544.