Monday, July 10, 2017

Teen Librarian/Reference Librarian - Southbury Public Library

Teen Librarian/Reference Librarian - Southbury Public Library. Full-time 35 hours per week, Monday thru Thursday and Sunday. Works in Teen Department and Adult Reference Department. Responsible for reference services and readers’ advisory services for youth from middle school to college age. Plans and coordinates programs for teens. Develops and selects materials for the Teen collection. Coordinates with Region 15 Media Specialists and teachers and with youth-related groups about youth needs and services. Works at the Adult Reference Desk during the week as required. Responsible for supervising all activities and staff in the library on Sundays as directed by the Head Librarian.
     Knowledge of Teen materials. Ability to work well with Teens. Working knowledge of reference materials non-print or print. Ability to operate computer and various software programs and operate standard office equipment and audio-visual equipment. Considerable knowledge of library principals, methods, materials and administrative practices.
    Required qualifications – A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university plus one year of related experience. A combination of above experience and education may be acceptable.
    Applications and job descriptions may be obtained by contacting the First Selectman’s Office, 501 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488. (203) 262.0647. Salary starts at $34,192 DOE. ADA/EOE. Applications must be received by July 24, 2017