Public Services Librarian 1 – State Library Reference Unit Tuesday, June 22, 2010
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The Connecticut State Library is recruiting for a full time Public Services Librarian 1. The incumbent will work under the direction of the State Library Unit Head and be accountable for performing a full range of professional library duties and providing reference and public service in the Library. Weekend (Saturday) hours, on a rotating schedule, will be required for this position.
Duties Include: Assisting patrons in locating and obtaining information, in person, on the telephone, through correspondence, email or other electronic platforms; conducting research in response to patron inquiries; providing information on library activities, facilities, rules and services; explaining and assisting in use of reference sources, catalogs and indexes, in all formats; explaining and assisting in use of library equipment; working effectively and collaboratively with other library staff; may plan and direct or carry out special projects; may create and contribute content to Library web page; may conduct workshops; may serve as liaison to library groups and organizations; may compile reports and statistics; may supervise and/or train paraprofessional, clerical staff or summer work staff; and performing related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Required: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisition, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation; ability to formulate internet and database search strategies, knowledge of library administration principles and techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures.
Preferred Experience: Knowledge of a broad range of current and historical reference, bibliographic and collection development tools in both hard copy and electronic formats. Ability to lift materials or boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
Apply: Interested candidates can send, by first class mail only, a State Application http://www.das.state.ct.us/EXAM/AppForm.pdf cover letter and resume by Thursday, July 8, 2010 to Teri Antonini, Human Resources Department, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. The starting rate for this position is $57,849 annually.
Candidates on the Reemployment/SEBAC lists will be given first preference in filling this vacancy.
Connecticut State Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Preservation Librarian’s Picnic Basket Wednesday, May 12, 2010
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A CONNECTICUT STATE LIBRARY “THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH” BROWN BAG LUNCH PROGRAM
Connecticut State Library Preservation Librarian Jane Cullinane will speak about preserving family treasures on May 20, 2010 12:00-12:45 pm in the Museum of Connecticut History at the State Library, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT. In her talk, aimed at a general audience, Ms. Cullinane will provide an overview of the importance of proper storage and handling for the books, photographs and other treasures left to us by our grandparents.
What does a picnic basket have to do with it? Bring your lunch and see. This presentation is timed to coincide (almost) with Preservation Week.
Ms. Cullinane began work at the State Library in 1991 as Lead Cataloger for the Connecticut Newspaper Project, became Preservation Librarian in 1999 and gradually became Digital Projects Librarian as well. She received her Masters degree in Library Science from Simmons College and previously worked as a cataloger and a children’s librarian in Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Ireland, Ohio and New York.
Ms. Cullinane’s current responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the Preservation Office, which sends serials and books out for binding, does basic book repair and, when feasible, sends newspapers out for microfilming. Since 1996, this work has increasingly included digitization projects. She now oversees the scanning and processing to add items to the State Library’s Digital Collections.
