[Conntech] Job Posting - Public Services Librarian

[Peggy Ganong]

New Milford Public Library

 

 

Public Services Librarian (union) 

The New Milford Public Library is seeking an individual to lead the public
services department in delivering excellent customer service and to develop,
promote and conduct fiction related programs for adults. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead a staff of 1FT and 7 PT in providing exceptional customer service.

Schedule a variety of author, book related programming for the adult
community.

Coordinate efforts with other agencies and educational institutions to
promote library services to adults.

Participate in materials selection, with focus on adult fiction, audio, and
film.

Develop and implement all circulation and program policies and procedures.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the public services department. 

Establish annual collection development and weeding plans.

Prepare and manage the budget for the public services department. 

Attend meetings as required to speak on areas related to professional
expertise.

 

Qualifications:

Candidates must have an ALA MLS and at least 5 years working in a public
library; supervisory experience is a plus.

Proven record of providing the highest levels of customer service.  

Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational and
leadership/management skills.

Must be able to work independently and as a member of the management team.

Have knowledge of current fiction, and service trends.

Be willing and capable of actively providing outreach and programming to a
variety of groups in the adult community.

Knowledge of Windows or other graphical interface applications required.

Knowledge of integrated library systems, SirsiDynix prefered.

Be extremely comfortable with change and technology.

 

This is a fulltime, supervisory (union, exempt) position and includes
evening and weekend hours. Starting salary is $55,414, with excellent
benefits. 

 

For a complete job description and Town Employment Application, contact the
Business Office at 860.354.0493 ext. 208.  Submit the application form,
cover letter, resume and the names of three professional references by mail
or email to: Carl R. DeMilia, Library Director, New Milford Public Library,
24 Main Street, New Milford, CT. 06776 or cdemilia at biblio.org. CLOSING DATE
is August 15, 2008. EOE

 

 

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Peggy Ganong

Library Technology Coordinator

New Milford Public Library

24 Main Street

New Milford, CT  06776

tel. (860) 355-1191 ext. 211

 

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