Librarian, New Haven Free Public Library, New Haven, CT

Posted December 6, 2016

ABOUT NHFPL:

The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) has two positions available including a Librarian V (due to our Deputy Director’s recent retirement) and Librarian III (new in FY17) as described at the City’s Job Posting site, http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/humanresources/CityJobPostings.asp and below.  Applications, downloadable here, http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/humanresources/pdfs/JobApplication.pdf, are due January 6, 2017.

NHFPL is vibrant, dynamic, urban library on the move that enjoys strong support from the City and local community partners.  The Library is a participant in the Edge Assessment, http://www.libraryedge.org/, and Project Outcome, https://www.projectoutcome.org/,  while it completes a bridge year in 2017 transitioning from our 2014-16 Strategic Plan, http://nhfpl.org/about/library-history-mission-2/,  to a new (to be created) 2018+ Plan.  In 2017 we look forward to the construction of a new Stetson Branch Library, serving as a cornerstone of the Q House Community Center, as well as launching an “Innovation Commons” at Ives Main Library, http://nhfpl.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Innovation-Commons_Sullivan-Final-Report_September-2016.compressed.pdf .  Keep up with NHFPL in the news,http://nhfpl.org/about/in-the-news/.

NATURE OF WORK:

This is responsible professional and administrative work directing the activities of several major divisions of the library system and assisting the City Librarian in the formation of policy, rules, and procedures. The current vacant assignment entails managing the core operations of the Library with the senior management team and overseeing strategic initiatives. Represents the NHFPL as a vibrant urban public library both locally and nationally. General objectives are received in conference with the city librarian but employee performs professional and administrative functions with wide latitude in the exercise of administrative and professional judgement.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Master’s Degree in Library Science; and 5 to 10 years of experience in professional library work, including three years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; and the necessary knowledge, abilities and skills as stated in the job description, including but not limited to: Extensive knowledge of the principles and techniques of library organization and management. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of library services. Considerable knowledge of library personnel administration. Considerable knowledge of library and city fiscal and budgetary procedures. Ability to supervise, direct and instruct library personnel in administrative and procedural aspects of the library system. Ability to speak effectively in public. 

SALARY RANGE: $83,374 – $87,809 ANNUALIZED

INSTRUCTIONS:

In order to be considered for this title, you must submit an Application during the posting period via the City of New Haven’s HR/employment site.