Youth Assistant, Children's Department - West Haven Public Library

Youth Assistant, Children's Department - Full-Time. West Haven Public Library seeks enthusiastic, energetic, creative Youth Assistant for the Children's Department; full-time (37.5 hrs./wk), including Saturdays in rotation. Bachelor's degree required; library experience preferred. Excellent customer service, telephone and computer skills essential. Familiarity with print and electronic literature for preschool and elementary school aged children. Create and lead story time for preschool children; assist with library orientation for visiting preschool and elementary age groups/classes. Perform circulation desk duties and shelve materials. Assist children and parents with library resources and reader's advisory. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups of varying ages. Position available March 16, 2009; salary $32,370. Send cover letter and resume to Director, West Haven Public Library, 300 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516 or dir (at) westhavenpl.org.