Job Posting - City Library Director Position, New Haven (CT) Free Public library

CityLibrary Director-New Haven (CT) Free Public Library

Creating Community – Unleashing Potential - the New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional leader to help realize the Library’s strategic goals, create community, and unleash the potential of the city and the library at its heart. The successful candidate will exhibit strong management skills and excellent cultural competencies. The Library Director will work well in a complex environment and be a strong team leader who builds consensus internally and be a passionate advocate who connects the library system externally with a broad mosaic of community stakeholders. The library, with a $5 million annual budget ($4.5 from City appropriations), a strong senior management team and a dedicated staff (52.3 FTEs), provides services and programs through the historic Ives Main Library (on the New Haven Green and adjacent to the Yale campus), four branches and a ReadMobile. The Library Director, working with the board and a related foundation board, will build on fundraising successes of the last decade and secure new financial resources to increase services.  The Library will serve as a powerful catalyst for strong neighborhoods, academic success of every school child, and workforce development. For additional details see NHFPL Strategic Plan 2014-2016.

 

New Haven is one of America’s most dynamic small cities. The City proper has a population of 130,000. The principal municipality of a metropolitan region on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, it is in close proximity to Boston and New York City, which is accessible by more than 40 daily train connections. New Haven had the largest population growth of any New England city in the 2000-2010 U.S. Census and it has the highest apartment occupancy rate in the nation, with construction of more downtown residential sites underway. Like most communities, New Haven is also home to people with socio-economic challenges – but it has a scale and assets that make connecting residents to opportunity more possible. The local economy has a lot of STEAM – with science, technology, education, arts, and medicine as key drivers. Bioscience is growing, fueled by university research and the presence of Yale-New Haven Hospital, the fifth largest hospital in the U.S. Yale University and five other universities in the region enroll 35,000 students a year. Gateway Community College opened a state-of-the art downtown campus in 2012, three blocks from the main library. New Haven has professional theater, practicing architects, new and classical music concerts, outdoor festivals, and free world-class art museums unmatched by any city of similar size in the country. It also has 376 years of history – seen in its town green and architecture spanning three centuries – and nature is always nearby, with beaches, hiking trails, parks and farms not far from the city center.  Such recreational opportunities are beneficial, given that New Haven is also a great restaurant town – from fine dining to the best pizza anywhere. For additional information, visit NHFPL Links.

 

Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the administration of all library functions.  The Library Director provides leadership and vision in the creation and administration of a city library system committed to public service that shares, cooperates and collaborates with other educational, cultural and social agencies in the community.  The Library Director reports to the Library Board of Directors on policy, strategic planning and fundraising matters and to the Chief Administrative Officer on administrative, personnel and budget issues. The Library Director also leads the Foundation Board of the New Haven Free Public Library (the Library’s fund raising arm). Additional information on the position can be found in the official job description.

 

Qualifications:  A master’s degree in library science, business, non-profit management or other related fields.  A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership, management and board governance experience.   Five (5) years of which includes experience in administration, working with unions and authority over personnel.  This position requires an enthusiastic, service-oriented leader; well-versed in trends and the new technologies.  Must have a proven track record in fund raising and development.  Previous experience working in a multi-branch system, working within a municipal or county funding structure and reporting to a governing Board are highly desirable.     

 

A combination of training, proven experience and concrete results, which will provide the management, administration and supervisory functions needed to advance the New Haven Free Public Library and be a catalyst for New Haven’s civic renaissance. Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.

 

Compensation.  The position offers a hiring salary range of $80,000-103,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package.

 

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone.  To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury.  The position closes May 25, 2014.

Job Posting: City Library Director-New Haven (CT) Free Public Library

City Library Director-New Haven (CT) Free Public Library

The position closes May 25, 2014.

Creating Community – Unleashing Potential - the New Haven Free Public Library Board of Directors seeks an exceptional leader to help realize the Library’s strategic goals, create community, and unleash the potential of the city and the library at its heart. The successful candidate will exhibit strong management skills and excellent cultural competencies. The Library Director will work well in a complex environment and be a strong team leader who builds consensus internally and be a passionate advocate who connects the library system externally with a broad mosaic of community stakeholders. The library, with a $5 million annual budget ($4.5 from City appropriations), a strong senior management team and a dedicated staff (52.3 FTEs), provides services and programs through the historic Ives Main Library (on the New Haven Green and adjacent to the Yale campus), four branches and a ReadMobile. The Library Director, working with the board and a related foundation board, will build on fundraising successes of the last decade and secure new financial resources to increase services.  The Library will serve as a powerful catalyst for strong neighborhoods, academic success of every school child, and workforce development. For additional details see NHFPL Strategic Plan 2014-2016.

New Haven is one of America’s most dynamic small cities. The City proper has a population of 130,000. The principal municipality of a metropolitan region on the northern shore of Long Island Sound, it is in close proximity to Boston and New York City, which is accessible by more than 40 daily train connections. New Haven had the largest population growth of any New England city in the 2000-2010 U.S. Census and it has the highest apartment occupancy rate in the nation, with construction of more downtown residential sites underway. Like most communities, New Haven is also home to people with socio-economic challenges – but it has a scale and assets that make connecting residents to opportunity more possible. The local economy has a lot of STEAM – with science, technology, education, arts, and medicine as key drivers. Bioscience is growing, fueled by university research and the presence of Yale-New Haven Hospital, the fifth largest hospital in the U.S. Yale University and five other universities in the region enroll 35,000 students a year. Gateway Community College opened a state-of-the art downtown campus in 2012, three blocks from the main library. New Haven has professional theater, practicing architects, new and classical music concerts, outdoor festivals, and free world-class art museums unmatched by any city of similar size in the country. It also has 376 years of history – seen in its town green and architecture spanning three centuries – and nature is always nearby, with beaches, hiking trails, parks and farms not far from the city center.  Such recreational opportunities are beneficial, given that New Haven is also a great restaurant town – from fine dining to the best pizza anywhere. For additional information, visit NHFPL Links.

Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the administration of all library functions.  The Library Director provides leadership and vision in the creation and administration of a city library system committed to public service that shares, cooperates and collaborates with other educational, cultural and social agencies in the community.  The Library Director reports to the Library Board of Directors on policy, strategic planning and fundraising matters and to the Chief Administrative Officer on administrative, personnel and budget issues. The Library Director also leads the Foundation Board of the New Haven Free Public Library (the Library’s fund raising arm). Additional information on the position can be found in the official job description.

Qualifications:  A master’s degree in library science, business, non-profit management or other related fields.  A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership, management and board governance experience.   Five (5) years of which includes experience in administration, working with unions and authority over personnel.  This position requires an enthusiastic, service-oriented leader; well-versed in trends and the new technologies.  Must have a proven track record in fund raising and development.  Previous experience working in a multi-branch system, working within a municipal or county funding structure and reporting to a governing Board are highly desirable.     

A combination of training, proven experience and concrete results, which will provide the management, administration and supervisory functions needed to advance the New Haven Free Public Library and be a catalyst for New Haven’s civic renaissance. Residency in the City of New Haven is required within six months of appointment.

Compensation.  The position offers a hiring salary range of $80,000-103,000 (dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates via email or phone.  To start the application process, send a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury or Jobeth Bradbury.  The position closes May 25, 2014.

Job Position: Directory of Library Services, Capital Community Collge

Capital Community College, Hartford Connecticut

Position Opening: Director of Library Services

(Community College Professional 20)

12-Month Tenure-Track Position

Anticipated Starting Date: January 2014

Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution and three to six years of related experience including one to three years of experience supervising other professionals are required. Background in implementing current and emerging library technologies, such as an ILS system, proxy servers and web design is desirable. Community college work experience, especially among ethnically diverse and/or urban student populations, is strongly preferred.

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to put in writing exactly how their experience has prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction and supervision of the Academic Dean, the Director of Library Services is responsible for the overall administration of the college’s library, the supervision of all library staff, development and organization of library resources, effective delivery of library services, technical and computer services, library evaluation and assessment, budget, fiscal and facilities management and collaboration with faculty and the academic division leadership to integrate information literacy into the curriculum.

These responsibilities include such essential tasks as: providing reference advice; developing curricula for and teaching information literacy instruction; providing library services to distance learners and faculty; selecting and training library staff; serving as a campus-wide advocate for learning and library services; developing and implementing effective methods and tools for measuring information literacy outcomes; applying effective methods of library evaluation and assessment; and performing such other tasks that may be necessary to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of the library.

Minimum Salary: $70,265.00 approximate annual.

To Apply: Send letter of intent, BOR Employment Application (found on the following website: http://www.ct.edu/hr/employment), resume, transcripts (copies are acceptable at the time of application) and the names of three references to:

Josephine Agnello-Veley

Assistant Director of Human Resources
Capital Community College
950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
Email: CA-HRApplicant@capitalcc.edu

Application Deadline: For full consideration, applications should be received by close of business on November 27, 2013.

Capital Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Job Position ~ Law Librarian I ~ Litchfield, CT

Law Librarian I

Primary work location is Litchfield, CT, but may be required to work in other locations two days a week.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, and catalog and collection maintenance. In-state travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association.

Applications must be received by November 4, 2013. The Judicial Branch has a new job application system called HR Online. You must first enroll in HR Online in order to apply for this position. To enroll and apply, visit HR Online.

Online applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Human Resources Recruitment Unit
90 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad ID #13-1000-073
AA/EOE

Job Position: Law Librarian I ~ Middletown, CT

Law Librarian I

Primary work location is Middletown, CT, but may be required to work in other locations two days a week.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, and catalog and collection maintenance. In-state travel is required.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association.

Applications must be received by November 4, 2013. The Judicial Branch has a new job application system called HR Online. You must first enroll in HR Online in order to apply for this position. To enroll and apply, visit HR Online.

Online applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Human Resources Recruitment Unit
90 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad ID #13-1000-073
AA/EOE

Job Position: Public Services Librarian–Access Services/Reference/Instruction, Eastern CT State University

Public Services Librarian–Access Services/Reference/Instruction - Assistant or Associate Librarian’s rank

RESPONSIBILITIES: As part of the library’s public services division reporting to the Head of Public Services, the incumbent in this position supports the primary service desk functions of the Access Services Dept. ensuring that Access Services is appropriately staffed all the hours that the library is open, including evenings and weekends. The incumbent will supervise student and support staff and will act as evening supervisor, as needed. He/she will participate in the development, promotion and delivery of resources, services and programs that enhance library support for the university’s instructional and research missions in conjunction with the library staff as a whole.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND ABILITIES:

• Assist the Head of Public Services in the management of all Access Services functions including circulation, reserves and interlibrary loan, serving as back-up support for all functions as needed. Recommend policies, procedures, services and enhancements in Access Services and participate in the delivery of those services. Communicates and enforces library policies and procedures.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate regular staff assigned to Access Services under the direction of the Head of Public Services.
• Coordinate hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of student assistants assigned to Access Services.
• Provide unscheduled support for Access Services as need dictates, including nights and weekends.
• Keep statistics describing the use of access services, and assist library administration in the preparation of various reports requiring those statistics.
• Provide reference desk and/or circulation desk service a minimum of 6-12 hours per week.
• Provide general user education/information literacy instruction and serve as a liaison to one or more academic department(s) for purposes of collection/resource development and specialized user education/information literacy instruction.
• Provide outreach and support for evolving University strategic initiatives related to retention and student success collaborating with the Academic Services Center as requested and appropriate.
• Work collegially and effectively with the library’s professional and support staff as part of the library team.
• Keep abreast of current trends in policy, practices, and technologies as they pertain to public services, information literacy, interlibrary loan, document delivery, and professional librarianship in general.
• Participate in library and university activities as well as engage in scholarly and professional service activities for tenure and promotion.
• Work well with a culturally diverse client population.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on fluctuating library needs, including night/weekend work.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA accredited Master’s degree or its equivalent; experience with an integrated library system; knowledge of and experience with electronic information resources and current information technology; the ability to work with library staff, university faculty members, students and people from the local community cordially and effectively; excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong service orientation. Desired: College/research library experience including professional experience; supervisory experience; experience providing reference/information services; training or experience in creating instructional materials and delivering information literacy instruction; training or experience in collection development; training or experience with web and mobile applications to support library outreach; experience in interlibrary loan specifically using OCLC interlibrary loan, ILLiad and Odyssey; an additional advanced degree in a subject area, especially in sciences or social sciences.

TO APPLY: send letter of application, resume, and three recent signed letters of reference to: Patricia S. Banach, Director of Library Services (banachp@easternct.edu) , J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, 83 Windham Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Screening begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.

Job Posting: CT Judicial Branch- Law Librarian I

Law Librarian I

Primary work location is Litchfield, CT; may be required up to two days a week to work other locations.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required. In-state travel required. Applications should be submitted through the online application site. Applications must be received by November 19, 2012. Online applications are strongly preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

Judicial Branch
Human Resources
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. #12-1000-072
AA/EOE

 

 

Job Posting - Law Librarian I , CT Judicial Branch

Law Librarian I

Primary work location Middletown, New Britain, New Haven but may be required up to two days a week to work other locations. Please indicate work location choice on the application.

The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required.

Applications must be received by October 9, 2012. Applications should be submitted through the on-line application site at: www.jud.ct.gov under the quick link for Job Openings. On-line applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Human Resources Department
90 Washington St.
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. # 12-1000-053

 

Job Posting: Law Librarian I, CT Judicial Branch

Law Librarian I
Primary work location is Stamford, CT; may be required up to two days a week to work at other locations.
The Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to perform professional to advanced library duties which include providing legal reference and research guidance, instruction in database searching, catalog and collection maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. In-state travel required. Resumes must be received by May 7, 2012. Applications should be submitted through the online application site at: www.jud.ct.gov under the quick link for Job Openings. On-line applications are preferred; however, you may mail your resume to:


Judicial Branch
Human Resources
90 Washington Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Please reference ad I.D. #12-1000-016
AA/EOE