Librarian 1 - Adult Services

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EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Close Date 9/15/2026Location 4DescriptionLibrarian 1: Adult Services Librarian (Programming and Marketing)Nature of WorkSUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Adult Services, the Adult Services Librarian interprets user needs; helps in materials selection; and provides reference, readers' advisory, referral services and assistance with technology to patrons. In addition, this individual may be assigned primary responsibility for the department's programming, marketing, interlibrary loan, special collection, makerspace, library or things, or other initiatives as they arise. The Adult Services Librarian serves as a member of the Library's professional staff, making recommendations for policies, procedures, and services, and seeking budgetary support for the department. The Adult Services Librarian is assigned a schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary for appropriate delivery of public services. The position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation, and communication skills.Examples of Essential Job FunctionsProvides a full range of information services to the public, including reference, reader's/media advisory, assistance with library technology and online resources, and other public services as needed, in person, by phone, and online, while ensuring that each library user receives the highest possible standard of customer service.Develops and conducts programming for library users. Administers multiple programs per week for which objectives and general procedures have been established or outlined.Maintains a programming budget. Negotiates with presenters, writes contract, collects invoices and w9s and works with the Business Office to coordinate payment.Works with community to schedule, plan and install exhibits in display cases and galleries throughout the Library.Works in conjunction with the Children's and Young Adult department to plan and implement an annual summer reading program.Develops, weeds, and maintains print, electronic, and multimedia collections within budgetary guidelines.Fosters a love of reading through engaging displays, curated lists, and reader's advisory assistance.Advertises for programs using print and electronic means. Prepares posters and graphics using computer design programs. Writes program descriptions, creates graphics and other marketing materials as necessary.Post on social networks maintained by the Library in order to help promote Library programs and services.Consults with and plans programs with librarians from other local public libraries.Attends statewide and regional library programs relating to adult services sponsored by the Connecticut State Library, the Connecticut Library Consortium, the Connecticut Library Association and other agencies.Plans for and develops outreach programs.Recruits and supervises volunteers.Gathers statistics on programming, reference questions, makerspace usage, and more as needed. Uses statistics and patron feedback to evaluate decisions surrounding collection development and programming.Provides feedback to section head on policies, procedures, and long-term planning for the department.Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.Organizes work according to established procedures.Performs clerical or technical tasks in various units as assigned.Provides exemplary customer service to library users.Maintains familiarity with library policies and procedures. Enforces library policies as needed.Assists library patrons in the use of library materials.Performs cataloging tasks including new item record creation, item record modification, and rapid update.Registers patrons for programs.Assists with fulfillment / interlibrary loan services.Makes and monitors room reservations as needed. Assists patrons using the spaces as needed.Creates curated themed book displays and maintains end caps.Other Job FunctionsUtilizes SWPL's integrated library system software and public catalog website at a high competency.Relieves other employees as directed by supervisor, including responsibility for a unit in the temporary absence of a professional librarian.Receives and responds to general information requests by telephone or in writing.Makes minor repairs to books, documents, periodicals, and materials as needed.Checks in orders received and distributes items to relevant departments as necessary.Monitors supplies for reordering.Makes suggestions regarding the purchase of equipment, and supplies needed for the maintenance of the collection.Actively pursues professional growth opportunities, including keeping current of new library trends through readings and workshops. Maintains knowledge of library services and changes within the industry.Performs related work and assists with special projects as required.Performs basic circulation and cataloging procedures.Manages the behavior of patrons to maintain a positive, safe, and useful space for patrons.Operates and maintains library equipment; trains the public and troubleshoots as needed.Opens and closes building. Responds to emergency building issues.Creates printed graphics to post in library on doors, front entrance board and Friends Room case.Keeps aware of other related resources available in the area and utilizes opportunities for collaborations, partnerships and referrals.Position RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.Provides a high level of customer service.Maintains a working knowledge of library principles and practices.Sustains moderate computer literacy: familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications, email, intermediate typing skills, able to connect to an open WiFi network, able to download apps on a smartphone.Makes decisions of other than a routine nature in order to meet controlling conditions.Deals with associates and the public in a courteous manner.Effectively communicates with a wide variety of individuals of differing ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.Maintains a neat personal appearance and pleasing manner.Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides all units of measure.Driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.Necessary Special RequirementsNot applicable.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; sit, and use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.$65,357 annual salary. Union position. Full time with benefitsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimePosition Librarian 1 - Adult ServicesOpen Date 8/31/2026This position is currently accepting applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Close Date 9/15/2026Location 4DescriptionLibrarian 1: Adult Services Librarian (Programming and Marketing)Nature of WorkSUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Adult Services, the Adult Services Librarian interprets user needs; helps in materials selection; and provides reference, readers' advisory, referral services and assistance with technology to patrons. In addition, this individual may be assigned primary responsibility for the department's programming, marketing, interlibrary loan, special collection, makerspace, library or things, or other initiatives as they arise. The Adult Services Librarian serves as a member of the Library's professional staff, making recommendations for policies, procedures, and services, and seeking budgetary support for the department. The Adult Services Librarian is assigned a schedule including evenings and weekends as necessary for appropriate delivery of public services. The position requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, maturity, observation, and communication skills.Examples of Essential Job FunctionsProvides a full range of information services to the public, including reference, reader's/media advisory, assistance with library technology and online resources, and other public services as needed, in person, by phone, and online, while ensuring that each library user receives the highest possible standard of customer service.Develops and conducts programming for library users. Administers multiple programs per week for which objectives and general procedures have been established or outlined.Maintains a programming budget. Negotiates with presenters, writes contract, collects invoices and w9s and works with the Business Office to coordinate payment.Works with community to schedule, plan and install exhibits in display cases and galleries throughout the Library.Works in conjunction with the Children's and Young Adult department to plan and implement an annual summer reading program.Develops, weeds, and maintains print, electronic, and multimedia collections within budgetary guidelines.Fosters a love of reading through engaging displays, curated lists, and reader's advisory assistance.Advertises for programs using print and electronic means. Prepares posters and graphics using computer design programs. Writes program descriptions, creates graphics and other marketing materials as necessary.Post on social networks maintained by the Library in order to help promote Library programs and services.Consults with and plans programs with librarians from other local public libraries.Attends statewide and regional library programs relating to adult services sponsored by the Connecticut State Library, the Connecticut Library Consortium, the Connecticut Library Association and other agencies.Plans for and develops outreach programs.Recruits and supervises volunteers.Gathers statistics on programming, reference questions, makerspace usage, and more as needed. Uses statistics and patron feedback to evaluate decisions surrounding collection development and programming.Provides feedback to section head on policies, procedures, and long-term planning for the department.Receives oral or written instructions from supervisor.Organizes work according to established procedures.Performs clerical or technical tasks in various units as assigned.Provides exemplary customer service to library users.Maintains familiarity with library policies and procedures. Enforces library policies as needed.Assists library patrons in the use of library materials.Performs cataloging tasks including new item record creation, item record modification, and rapid update.Registers patrons for programs.Assists with fulfillment / interlibrary loan services.Makes and monitors room reservations as needed. Assists patrons using the spaces as needed.Creates curated themed book displays and maintains end caps.Other Job FunctionsUtilizes SWPL's integrated library system software and public catalog website at a high competency.Relieves other employees as directed by supervisor, including responsibility for a unit in the temporary absence of a professional librarian.Receives and responds to general information requests by telephone or in writing.Makes minor repairs to books, documents, periodicals, and materials as needed.Checks in orders received and distributes items to relevant departments as necessary.Monitors supplies for reordering.Makes suggestions regarding the purchase of equipment, and supplies needed for the maintenance of the collection.Actively pursues professional growth opportunities, including keeping current of new library trends through readings and workshops. Maintains knowledge of library services and changes within the industry.Performs related work and assists with special projects as required.Performs basic circulation and cataloging procedures.Manages the behavior of patrons to maintain a positive, safe, and useful space for patrons.Operates and maintains library equipment; trains the public and troubleshoots as needed.Opens and closes building. Responds to emergency building issues.Creates printed graphics to post in library on doors, front entrance board and Friends Room case.Keeps aware of other related resources available in the area and utilizes opportunities for collaborations, partnerships and referrals.Position RequirementsBachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.Provides a high level of customer service.Maintains a working knowledge of library principles and practices.Sustains moderate computer literacy: familiarity with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications, email, intermediate typing skills, able to connect to an open WiFi network, able to download apps on a smartphone.Makes decisions of other than a routine nature in order to meet controlling conditions.Deals with associates and the public in a courteous manner.Effectively communicates with a wide variety of individuals of differing ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.Maintains a neat personal appearance and pleasing manner.Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.Adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides all units of measure.Driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.Necessary Special RequirementsNot applicable.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; sit, and use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.$65,357 annual salary. Union position. Full time with benefitsFull-Time/Part-Time Full-TimePosition Librarian 1 - Adult ServicesOpen Date 8/31/2026This position is currently accepting applications.#J-18808-Ljbffr