The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for various library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families.
Join us at our Albany location. The Youth Services Librarian helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children’s and teen materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants. This position also assists with routine library duties such as checking materials in and out, creating library cards, and assisting with reference questions and reader’s advisory. Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager. Requires time on the public service desk each day. This is a full-time position with a typical weekly schedule of 9:30 am – 6 pm weekdays, 37.5 hours per week. Will work one evening a week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays each year.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS (PARTIAL LIST)
- Master’s in Library Science or Master’s in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution required.
- Minimum one year experience working with youth.
- Must have the ability to work with a diverse population and effectively provide excellent customer service to a large number of customers simultaneously. Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Hiring Range: $56,912.18 – $60,073.78 DOE
Hartford Public Library offers robust benefits through a unique partnership with the City of Hartford.
Please see the full position posting for additional information.
To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference “Youth Services Librarian-Albany” in the subject line of your email.