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Duties:

Communication:

• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a courteous, positive image of the Library when interacting with patrons and staff.
• Contributes to the provision of services that promote early and developing literacy, digital literacy, enthusiasm for reading, and the development of lifelong learning skills.
• Provides support for children’s formal and individual educational needs.

Reference Services:

• Provides reference, readers’ advisory and digital literacy instruction and services.
• Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of Library materials and services.
• Provides technical assistance to patrons using the Library’s electronic resources.

Programming:

• Creates, promotes, and presents creative, developmentally appropriate Library programs for children ages 0 – 12 throughout the year.
• Serves as the liaison with public and private schools in the community.
• Assists in providing outreach to other community groups and interacts with the community through visits, tours, and other means.
• Actively participates in creating and developing an extensive summer reading program.

Technology:

• Possesses knowledge of and experience with Scratch programming and maker technology such as 3D printers, vinyl cutters, Ozobots, Dash robots and other materials.
• Assists with promoting the Library and Children’s Department on social media.

Professional Development:

• Develops and maintains professional skills by keeping up with current developments in library science with special attention to children’s services.
• Serves on internal Library committees as required.
• Attends professional conferences, training sessions and meetings when appropriate.

Other

• Contributes to the development of the Children’s Department collection by taking part in selection and weeding.
• Develops, designs and creates attractive promotional materials.
• Plans and executes displays and exhibits in the Library relevant to children.
• Follows and enforces Library policies.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, pleasant and safe department by tidying the area, shelving materials and addressing any behavioral issues.
• Keeps informed of Library and departmental information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organizational relationships:

• Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
• Works closely and communicates effectively with Children’s Department staff.
• Cooperates as a team member with all Library staff in performing duties essential to the achievement of efficient Library operations.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team player.
• Knowledge of theories, tools, and current trends in library service to children, child development, children’s literature, and programming for children.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated positive service attitude and ability to effectively communicate with and serve children of diverse backgrounds and other Library patrons of all ages.
• Good organizational and planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate children’s programs.
• Knowledge of electronic resources and computer applications for children.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills, as well as effective oral and written presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to exercise sufficient initiative and independent judgment to perform the job satisfactorily.
• Ability to perform satisfactorily under the stressors of the position.
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve while assisting patrons.
• Ability to work various work shifts including evenings and weekends and flexibility in emergency staffing situations.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited program in library science.
• Experience working with children in a library setting preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Koha/Aspen desirable and knowledge of WordPress and Canva a plus.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in-state as needed.

This position provides benefits including health and dental insurance as well as paid vacation and sick time.

The city of Newport, Rhode Island is a seaside community famous around the world for its reputation as a summer resort and rich social heritage. The city is vibrant and very much alive in the present while celebrating its history.  The Newport Public Library has been a major component of the city's cultural life for over 150 years.  It is an institution beloved by its patrons and well supported by the community it serves.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 professional references to jobs@newportlibraryri.org.  The review of applications will begin immediately with a potential start date of Tuesday, September 3rd.