Librarian

Head of Children's and Teen Services
The Town of East Hartford Public Library is seeking an experienced youth librarian to join our staff as Head of Children's and Teen Services. The ideal candidate for this supervisory role thrives in a high-energy and collaborative work environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the children's and teen collections
• Provide excellent customer service to a diverse population of children and families
• Conduct community outreach and build strong relationships

• Expertise in collection development
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience in community outreach
• Enjoy working with children and families from diverse backgrounds

• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Includes one weekly evening shift
• Full-time staff are not scheduled for regular weekend shifts
• Flex schedule policy available

• Establishes task priorities within working unit.
• Provides training and supervision to division staff, including direct reports. Assigns regular and daily tasks.
• Coordinates program schedule. Develops and conducts programs. 
• Initiates and maintains community partnerships.
• Supports collection management functions, including materials selection and weeding.
• Provides reference and readers advisory services.
• Provides technology instruction and basic support.
• Opens and closes library building according to security procedures.
• Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Director.
• Recommends policy changes to the Director.  
• Reports goals achieved to the Director. 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assumes responsibility for library in absence of Director and Assistant Director. 
• Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
• Performs general library work as needed. 

• A well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of library work related to assigned area of expertise such as adult, children’s, teen, or technology.
• Ability to apply principles of library science to solve practical problems.
• Ability to keep current with new technologies and methods.
• Substantial knowledge of computer applications, including integrated library systems
• Ability to work effectively with library staff, community stakeholders, and the general public. 
• Knowledge of basic research materials, print and electronic
• Knowledge of literature appropriate to a specific division: such as children, adult, media, reference, etc.
• Ability to deal with disruptive patrons and emergency situations
• Skill in resolving confidential/sensitive situations
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library administration
• Familiarity with the ethics and values of the profession, including an understanding of the Library Bill of Rights, the ALA Code of Ethics, freedom of information, confidentiality of library records, and privacy issues
• Spanish-language fluency desirable

• Work is performed under the supervision of a library administrator in a public service or office setting which is subject to interruptions and background noise.  Performs varied functions requiring judgment to ensure compliance with applicable departmental and town policies, procedures and methods.  
• Must be mobile, able to push/pull 50 pounds and lift objects up to 30 pounds.  Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods, up to four hours.  Must be able to perform such tasks as writing, filing, keyboarding, using a calculator, and other skills which require hand-eye coordination.  
• May be in constant contact with employees and the general public.  Must be able to concentrate on fine details with occasional interruption and remember multiple assignments.  Must be able to communicate in English and be understood clearly; hearing requirements include the ability to effectively interact with customers in person or by telephone.  
• May be exposed to dust, book mold and mildew, fluctuations in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in computer screens.