Youth Services Librarian II (Children's/YA)

Bridgeport; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

CMERS retirement

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Paid leave & holidays

457(b) plan

Job summary

Bridgeport Public Library seeks a Librarian II for the Newfield Branch, focusing on Children’s and Young Adult services. The role involves professional information retrieval, program delivery, and community engagement. ALA-accredited MLS and public library experience are required.

You will join a unionized municipal workforce with a comprehensive benefits package, including CMERS retirement, health insurance, and paid leave. Pre-employment screening applies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of public library experience including one year in a specialized area.

Responsibilities

• Renders professional service in a specialized field.
• May serve as an assistant to a higher level librarian.
• Able to represent the library in a professional capacity to organizations and community groups.
• Performs professional tasks of a more difficult nature.
• Organizes and maintains assigned collections.

Skills

Public library experience

English communication

Technology proficiency

Team coordination

CT Driver’s License

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Tools

Automated library systems

Integrated Library System (ILS)

Job description

Bridgeport Public Library seeks a Librarian II for the Newfield Branch, focusing on Children’s and Young Adult services. The role involves professional information retrieval, program delivery, and community engagement. ALA-accredited MLS and public library experience are required.

You will join a unionized municipal workforce with a comprehensive benefits package, including CMERS retirement, health insurance, and paid leave. Pre-employment screening applies.