Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian

Adams Public Library

Central Falls, RI

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$40,000.00 to $45,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Central Falls, RI

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

Social

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Job Description

Adams Public Library is seeking a committed and engaged Assistant Director/Youth Services Librarian serving a diverse community. This is a 40 hour/week position (some evenings and Saturdays) with vacation and partially employer paid health insurance. Salary range $40,000-$45,000.

Responsibilities

  • Plan all services, programs, and outreach for youth 0-18 in Central Falls.
    • Includes Summer Reading, collection development, storytime, after school programs, reference services, etc.
  • Covers other departments as needed.
  • Some bookkeeping and administrative tasks.
  • In the absence of the director, to be prepared to step into that role.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
  • At least one year of experience working with children and/or teens.
  • At least one year of experience working in a public library

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluency in Spanish
  • Some supervisory experience

The Community

  Nestled between the City of Pawtucket and the Towns of Cumberland and Lincoln, the City of Central Falls is also compact. In fact, its 19,000+ citizens inhabit less than 1.3 square miles, making it quite walk-able. The city’s diverse population offers an abundance of cultural riches – culinary, artistic, linguistic and beyond.

Website
https://adamspubliclibrary.org

HR Info

To apply for a job, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to director@cflibrary.org

Posted May 6, 2021