Librarian II - Young Minds & Family Learning #2303-5537-01

The New Haven Free Public Library fosters lifelong learning, inspires curiosity, and builds community through shared access to resources, experiences, and opportunities for all. Our Library IS community.

• Formulates and executes on-line data base searches via on-line information retrieval systems such as Scholastic and Ebsco.
• 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:
  
  • Provides guidance to parents, teachers and patrons of all ages concerning appropriate and desirable reading material.
  • Catalogs books, periodicals, public documents, pamphlets, AV materials, etc. using automated system and bibliographic utilities; performs original and copy cataloging; assigns subject headings; reviews preprocessed items for accuracy; supervises the processing of materials.
  • Selects or aids in selecting print and non-print materials subject to review by a higher level librarian.
  • Performs research for and instructs patrons in the use of reference tools and databases, prepares bibliographies.
  • Instructs patrons in the use of the library and its facilities; assists patrons in the use of computers and their applications, including the Internet; conducts library tours for school and civic groups.
  • Conducts programs such as book talks, story hours, and specialized information presentations.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with schools and other organizations to promote library services.
  • Supervises the work of support personnel. May supervise branch or department in absence of regular supervisor.
• Performs related work as required.

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:

• 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.

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; the salary is within Local 3144, Range 7.

Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

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% of pay.

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, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

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.

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.