Head of Youth Services

Coventry Public Library

Coventry Public Library, Rhode

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 14th, 2020

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Coventry, RI

Hours

35.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

Social

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

Job Description

The Coventry Public Library seeks a creative, motivated individual for a full-time position as the Head of Youth Services to provide professional library service to the youth of Coventry. 

The Head of Youth Services is responsible for coordinating and supervising activities for children including planning, organizing, and directing programs and events; selecting and shelving new materials and weeding old materials; providing education, information and assistance to patrons and the community; and responding to inquiries, requests and complaints.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Responsible for program development for children; prepares, publicizes and implements programs such as pre-school story hours, summer reading programs, after school and vacation programs.
  • Coordinates and conducts library tours and orientation for groups and individuals.
  • Provides reference and reader advisory services; assists patrons in selecting and locating appropriate print and non-print materials for children.
  • Selects materials for collection development by reading professional journals, catalogs, and internet sources; weeds out and properly discards old and outdated materials; and shelves newly acquired materials.
  • Supervises youth services/young adult librarian, part-time staff and volunteers.
  • Gathers and maintains statistics, compiles monthly, and forwards to Director.
  • Ensures for the general maintenance of the Youth Services Room, creates displays, and orders furnishings and equipment.
  • Attends professional meetings, workshops, and trainings in order to stay informed about developments in the field of library services for youth.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Creativity, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in Sierra, Microsoft Office, and use of PC computers.

Qualifications: A candidate for this position must have a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university, and three (3) to five (5) years of library experience working with children.

Salary starts at $49,165 and includes a full benefits package. 

Website
https://www.coventrylibrary.org

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://coventrylibrary.org/job-openings

HR Info

To apply, email cover letter, resume and three professional references to megan@coventrylibrary.org.

Posted Jan 16, 2020