Associate Librarian in Information Services (Part-time 25 hours/week)

General Statement of Duties

Oversees assigned areas of professional library operations and programming. Reports to a Librarian III, Branch Librarian, or Library Manager.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in Library Information Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university, plus experience in professional library work.

Experience with Innovative Interfaces Sierra and BiblioCommons preferred.

Qualifications:

Proven knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative practices.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of current and emerging technology applications, integrated library system (ILS) collection management tools, e-readers, tablets, smart phones, electronic information systems, social media applications and other downloadable library content.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and library-related software products.

Demonstrated knowledge of adult, teen, and children’s literature in all formats.

Proven ability to communicate technology concepts to users of varying skill levels.

Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library staff, patrons and community groups.

Must be able to bend and reach and lift up to 25 pounds; ability to push library carts holding up to 100 pounds in materials.

Examination: 100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.

Job Description

Department: Greenwich Library
Division: Various
Bargaining Status: LIUNA
Salary Range: F
FLSA Status: Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides reference and readers’ advisory services to library patrons of all ages using library resources in all formats.

Communicates the practices and policies of the library to patrons.

Participates in collection development, curation, and cataloging.

Analyzes circulation trends and makes recommendations to enhance library collections.

Assists patrons and staff with library technology.

Coordinates and conducts library programming for all ages.

Prepares displays, exhibits, book lists, and blogs.

Serves as liaison to schools or other community groups on behalf of the library.

Coordinates with database vendors and periodical distributors to provide patrons with electronic information and print materials.

Performs circulation functions as needed, including creation of new library cards, checking materials in and out, etc.

Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Performs related work as required.

Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations for all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.