Information Services Librarian, The Farmington Libraries, Farmington, CT
Posted February 22, 2019
The Farmington Libraries are seeking a creative and enthusiastic individual with exemplary customer service skills to join our Information Services team.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The information services librarian will be responsible for assisting customers with reference inquiries and reader’s advisory
- Overseeing the development and maintenance of a specified area of the adult collection
- Developing and executing adult programming, including hands-on high-tech and low-tech maker programming
- Conducting one-on-one and small group computer classes on a variety of subjects
- Working on other projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Qualified applicants must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, be self-motivated and tech-savvy, and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate will be informed about current trends in public library services to adults and teens.
Minimum qualifications:
- An MLS from an ALA accredited institution or MLS candidate.
- Must have at least one year’s experience in customer service.
- Public library experience preferred, but not required.
This is a full-time 35-hour per-week position that includes evening and weekend hours. Benefits include paid holiday, sick, and personal time, as well as four-weeks’ vacation, health insurance, and a defined pension plan. Salary meets CLA minimum guidelines for MLS professional positions.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Laura A. Horn, Executive Director via email at[email protected] No phone calls please. Closing date will be Friday, March 15th.
The Farmington Libraries are an EOE/AA employer.