Librarian II

Public Library • New Haven, CT

19h

About The Position

This is a professional position beyond entry level. The current assignment focuses on implementing collaborative and active-learning strategies and programs for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong learners. The Librarian II offers workshops and one-on-one instruction in business research, creative software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, entrepreneurship, and business growth; builds partnerships within New Haven’s economic ecosystem; raises awareness of library resources and services through outreach; manages a specialized collection for entrepreneurs and nonprofits; and provides innovative information services to a diverse urban adult population.

The successful candidate will stay current with library, business, and technology trends; have experience working directly with small businesses and nonprofits; provide reference services and career resources; and, with training, become familiar with basic small-scale manufacturing makerspace technologies. The role fosters connections between makerspace and entrepreneurial opportunities and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and an appreciation for teamwork. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The position reports to the Manager of Ives Squared.

Typical duties include conducting online database searches using information retrieval systems, delivering staff training and preparing instructional materials on general information services, assisting with training entry-level librarians and support staff, and reviewing and revising the work of other catalogers. The Librarian II is responsible for operating a special collection or service, including selecting materials, developing procedures, planning informational materials, working with community groups, and participating in related statewide activities. The position also performs all duties of a Librarian I and related work as required.

This is a General Fund, non-tested position covered by a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Employment is contingent on a background check, physical examination including drug screening, and successful completion of a 90-day probationary period. The City does not sponsor employment visas; applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited library school.
• At least two years of experience as a professional librarian.
• Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library collection or service within a department.
• Experience with a variety of online databases and ability to apply that knowledge in planning and implementing research or catalog work.
• Ability to evaluate and advise on reference questions or matters of cataloging practice.
• Ability to instruct and train Librarian I staff and support staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Value teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working directly with small businesses and nonprofits.
• Current knowledge of library, business, and technology trends.
• Familiarity with basic small-scale manufacturing makerspace technologies; training will be provided.
• Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Implement collaborative and active-learning strategies and programs for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong learners.
• Offer workshops and individual instruction in business research, creative software applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, entrepreneurship, and business growth.
• Develop collaborative partnerships within the New Haven economic ecosystem.
• Promote awareness of library resources and services through outreach.
• Manage a specialized collection of resources for entrepreneurs and nonprofits.
• Provide information and reference services, including career resources, for a diverse urban adult population.
• Conduct online database searches using online information retrieval systems such as Dialog.
• Conduct in-service training workshops and prepare instructional materials on general information services.
• Assist in training entry-level librarians and support staff.
• Review and revise the work of other catalogers.
• Operate a special collection or service, including selecting materials, developing procedures, planning informational materials, working with community groups, and participating in related statewide activities.
• Foster collaboration between makerspace and entrepreneurial opportunities.
• Perform all duties of a Librarian I and other related work as required.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefit plan, with employees contributing a portion of the premium cost.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick days.
• Paid personal days.
• Paid holidays.
• $20,000 term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee.
• Participation in the City Pension, with an employee contribution rate of 10.5% of pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level