Librarian I-Information Technology

 To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume or an official Town of Newington application to Heather Shonty, hshonty@newingtonct.gov. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision of the Assistant Library Director and the Head of Reference.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Staff the reference desk.
• Train staff and the public in the use of library online resources such as databases, eBooks, digital audiobooks, digital magazines, eReaders and other library technology, including one-on-one technology appointments.
• Help the staff and public with basic computer hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Assist with work orders with the Town’s Information Technology department.
• Plan and assist with technology programming for the public. 
• Keep abreast of current technology being used in libraries and research emerging technology for possible future use.
• Collection development.
• Work with Polaris and Vega, will be expected to help troubleshoot this software as needed. 
• Create and maintain website pages.
• Create promotional materials.
• Maintain various social media accounts.
• Provide programming support to staff, including creating, editing and uploading photos and videos.
• Create and maintain technology instructions for staff and public. 

See attached Job Posting and Job Description for more information.

The Town of Newington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, marital status, sexual preference, national origin, or disability.