Job Description
(2) Youth Services Librarian Positions L1 – L2 - Providence Community Library
- Salary: $21.21- 26.94 per hour
- Hours: Full-time 37 ½ hrs. per week w/Benefits
- Posted: November 20, 2019
Deadline
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Duties
Providence Community Library is searching for a Youth Services Librarian to work in a busy, neighborhood library. The Youth Services Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive program of service especially, emergent literacy, to young library users, and may provide professional support to more than one neighborhood library.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- selecting and purchasing library materials aimed at children and youth, planning, developing, coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from infants to teens;
- providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance to parents, teachers and caregivers to develop pre-literacy and literacy skills to children;
- assisting patrons, particularly children and youth, in researching information on a wide variety of subjects, developing relationships and programs for and with local schools, early childcare centers, and other youth-serving organizations in the neighborhood;
- creating a welcoming environment in the children’s area which provides for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.
Qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited school. Experience working as a Youth Services Librarian. Classification (L1 or L2) will depend on experience as a youth services librarian. Spanish speaking a plus.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Maria Melvin, HR Manager, mmelvin@provcomlib.org, (401) 467-2700 x. 1606.
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