Children's Librarian

The Ferguson Library in Stamford is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic children’s librarian to provide reference and reader’s advisory services, develop and conduct programs, and assist with collection maintenance at the Weed-Hollander Memorial Branch. This small neighborhood branch serves seniors, families, and children from the adjacent Springdale School. With the support of the system-wide youth services team and the branch supervisor, the successful candidate will have the ability to work independently to supervise the children’s room, and to provide programs and services to families with young children. Qualifications: Library experience or experience working with young children required, as is demonstrated knowledge of children’s literature. Strong early literacy skills and experience delivering youth programs required. Musical skills and arts & crafts abilities are a plus. MLS preferred.Schedule: Part-time position, 19 hours/week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, during the day and on occasional evenings till 7:00 p.m.; two Saturdays a month. Salary range for this position begins at $27.12/hr. Email cover letter and resume to: gnichols@fergusonlibrary.org no later than Tuesday, January 19, 2016.