This role requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school, and 2+ years experience in professional library work.

The New Haven Free Public Library seeks a Business Librarian for Ives Squared, our innovation hub at the Ives Main Library.

Primary Functions:
This is a professional position beyond entry-level. Incumbents are expected to have acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the positions requirements at a full level of competence.

The current vacant assignment entails implementing collaborative and active learning strategies and programs for small businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and adult lifelong learners; offering workshops and one-on-one instruction in business research, creative software applications (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite), entrepreneurship, and business growth; fostering collaborative partnerships within the New Haven economic ecosystem; raising awareness about resources and services in the library through outreach efforts; managing a special collection of resources for entrepreneurs and nonprofits; and providing innovative information services to meet the needs of a diverse, urban adult population.

The successful candidate will be current with the latest library, business, and technology trends; have previous experience working directly with small businesses and nonprofits; provide reference services, career resources, and become familiar with basic small scale manufacturing makerspace technologies with training; foster collaboration between makerspace and entrepreneurial opportunities; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; maintain a professional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; and value teamwork. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position serves a diverse population, including a substantial Spanish-speaking community. Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Formulates and executes on-line data base searches via on-line information retrieval systems.
• Conducts in-service training workshops and prepares instructional material. Assists in the training of entry level librarians and support staff.
• Reviews and revises the work of other catalogers.
• Has responsibility of operation of a special collection and/or service.
• Includes all duties of a Librarian I.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to organize and maintain a specialized library collection or service within a department;
• Experience with a variety of on-line databases and the ability to apply this knowledge in planning and implementation of research or catalog work;
• Ability to evaluate and advise on the disposition of reference questions, or on matters of cataloging practice;
• Ability to instruct and train Librarian I and support staff.

This is a General Fund, “Non Tested” position.

This position is included in a collective bargaining agreement with Local 3144, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Bargaining agreements available to review HERE.

General Funded hires into this class are not covered by Social Security and will not pay Social Security taxes. They instead participate in the City Pension; the employee contribution rate is 10% of pay.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, and  (2) a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with the City’s Drug Free Workplace Policy*. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Pursuant to the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, The City of New Haven has a adopted a Drug Free Workplace Policy. The City of New Haven requires a pre-employment drug test, which includes screening for marijuana.