Multiple Positions, Hartford Public Library, Hartford, CT
Posted April 26, 2018
YOUmedia Mentor (Part-time) – Hartford Public Library seeks a person who will be part of the team at YOUmedia Hartford, a digital learning center for teens. The YOUmedia Mentor is an instructor, artist, and technologist who guides youth as they explore digital media and library resources. This position will assist with the implementation and use of various technologies and is also responsible for trouble-shooting technological difficulties and the set-up for YOUmedia events. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Bachelor’s required. Instructional technology, web or graphic design, music production, or a related discipline preferred. Minimum one year of experience teaching digital media, or one year of professional career experience in a related technological field is required. Experience working with teens is required, including a demonstrated sensitivity and commitment to the needs of teens. Experience using social media technology (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) is required. Position includes evening, and weekend assignments. View the complete job description and requirements at hplct.org/about/job-openings. Required online application: https://cw.na1.hgncloud.com/
Director of Branch Services – Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for the Supervision of Branch Services staff and the general operations of HPL Branch locations. Coach, mentor, develop and manage staff to build and sustain a customer and service centered team while recognizing and leveraging the unique talent and skills of employees. Responsible for ensuring effective and efficient public service operations of the Branch libraries (i.e. circulation, reference, outreach, scheduling, technology services, outreach, meeting room use) for all areas of supervision and coordinate closely with Central Library Service operations to develop cross-functional teams. Lead and ensure effective communication and coordination between departments, including programming, HHC, teen services, technical services, IT, TAP, marketing, facilities/security, HR and finance to deliver exceptional, responsive and impactful services, programs, and collections. Lead efforts to ensure user-centered design principles are leveraged to create a welcoming environment at Branch Libraries. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. Requirements: MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution required. Candidates in final semester of Library School will be considered. Three to five years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in a public library environment, preferably in an urban setting. Minimum of two years of supervisory experience is required. Bilingual abilities desirable. Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends. Access to reliable transportation required. View the complete job description and requirements at hplct.org/about/job-openings. Required online application: https://cw.na1.hgncloud.com/
Manager of Information Services – Hartford Public Library seeks a person who is responsible for addressing system wide reference services to customers and instruct/assist the public in the use of a wide range of print and electronic resources. Responsible for identifying and interpreting user needs; providing reference, readers’ advisory, computer, database and referral services to Library customers directly, and by telephone; and assisting customers in material selection. This includes assisting the Head Circulation/Access Services with making recommendations for purchases, shelf reading, weeding, organizing and maintaining displays. Requirements: Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. Ability to meet a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends. Access to reliable transportation required. Three to five years of increasingly responsible experience and demonstrate leadership experience in a public library environment, preferably in an urban setting. Supervision of staff experience required. Bilingual abilities desirable. View the complete job description and requirements at hplct.org/about/job-openings. Required online application: https://cw.na1.hgncloud.com/