Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Children’s Librarian - Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
Children’s Librarian - The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library
is looking for a dynamic, independent, technologically proficient
individual for a full-time professional position to re-energize and
manage services for children. The Children’s Librarian is responsible
for ages birth to 12 and works closely with the Young Adult Librarian to
coordinate services. This individual should be enthusiastic and
motivated to perform outreach and collaboration in a community setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for collection development,
programming, and marketing of services to the public, readers’
advisory, community outreach to schools and agencies and grant writing.
In addition to the core activities, this position provides assistance
with public computers and the public access catalog, afterschool
activities and the summer reading program. Assisting public services
staff in the Circulation Department and Informaton Services is also
required. Qualifications: requires a Master's Degree in Library Science
and preferably a concentration in children’s services. One year
experience in children’s library services preferred. Requires knowledge
of children’s literature, reading interests and the ability to relate to
children and adults. This person will have excellent interpersonal,
written and verbal communication skills as well as understanding of
room/behavior management; relevant computer skills in Microsoft Word and
knowledge of MS Office software; basic knowledge of Internet and
graphic design software, and general knowledge of library automated
systems as well as electronic and digital resources. This is a full time
35 hour per week position including some evenings and Saturday
rotation. Salary range $39,500 to $41,350. Benefits package. EOE. Please
submit cover letter, resume and names/contact information for three
references via email to: mfiorell@oldlyme.lioninc.org. Closing date is Friday June 15, 2012.
Location:
Old Lyme, CT, USA