Librarian III (Director of Information Services & Adult Learning)

Extended! Now open through 11/29/24 Salary range: $43.84-$51.29 per hour, plus a competitive employee benefits package PLEASE SEE THE FULL JOB POSTING HERE The Russell Library (Middletown, CT) seeks a skilled and experienced people manager to lead our Information Services & Adult Learning department. As a member of Russell Library’s Leadership Team, the Librarian III is instrumental in library-wide vision development, high-level decision-making, and translation of administrative priorities into actionable projects. The Librarian III’s focus is staff supervision, project management, outreach and community engagement, and public service. They mentor and coach staff; provide training and guidance; create and maintain procedural documentation; and implement projects through to completion. The ideal candidate understands how supported delegation gives employees opportunities to shine and grow; thoughtfully assembles teams to accomplish strategic goals within ambitious timelines; embeds themselves within the Middletown community to ensure Russell Library has a substantial presence at community events and gatherings; and is deeply committed to an equitable and inclusive approach to public librarianship.

The Director of Information Services & Adult Learning is a leader, a manager, and a supervisor. As a leader, they help to shape Russell Library’s strategic vision. As a manager, they develop and implement projects to bring that vision to fruition. As a supervisor, they achieve strategic goals by sharing the vision, building buy-in, scaffolding projects, assigning staff, delegating tasks, establishing timelines, tracking progress, evaluating outcomes and reporting results.

The successful candidate must have the capacity and desire to mentor assigned staff to become productive, dynamic and innovative professionals. Must possess strong technology skills, reference interview prowess, an ability to effectively train staff on an ongoing basis, and a desire to ramp up Russell Library’s outreach and community engagement efforts.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science or a comparable relevant graduate degree and demonstrated experience in public libraries with progressive and independent responsibilities. Supervisory experience in a non-profit or customer-service context preferred. 35 hours per week; some evenings and weekends required. Union.

Salary range: $43.84-$51.29 per hour, plus a competitive employee benefits package.

Submit a resume and cover letter no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024 at THIS LINK.

Russell Library is an equal opportunity employer.