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Assistant Children's Librarian

Otis Library

Norwich, CT

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Norwich, CT

Hours

36.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Some College

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Due to a promotion, Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut has an opening for a full-time Assistant Children’s Librarian who is interested in pursuing a career in children’s services.  The successful candidate will enjoy working with a diverse population of children (infants through fifth grade) and their families both in-house and out in the community and will be comfortable working in an urban setting.  They will have strong technology, reference, and reader advisory skills and experience developing creative programming for children.  The ability to work independently as well as part of a team is essential.  This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services.  Experience marketing children's programming is a plus.  This is a 36-hour per week, year-round position with full benefits.   Experience in a library or school setting is required.  Days, evenings, and Saturday rotations are required.  Please submit a cover letter, resume, and names of three professional references to cspecial@otislibrarynorwich.org.

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

This position is eligible for health insurance (25/75 split), 401k, life insurance, vacation, personal, and sick time.

The Community

Otis Library is located in Norwich, Connecticut, a culturally and economically diverse community of approximately 40,000.  The library has been located in the heart of the downtown area since 1850.  

HR Info

cspecial@otislibrarynorwich.org

Posted Jun 12, 2023