Youth Services Librarian

The Ferguson Library. The Ferguson Library in Stamford, CT, is seeking to fill a new full time position for a creative, enthusiastic, highly motivated, customer service-oriented youth services librarian. Join a team committed to providing outstanding library service to a diverse community.The successful candidate will enjoy working with young people, have a strong background in children’s and teen literature, and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities include reference, and readers’ advisory, collection management and programming activities for all ages. Additional responsibilities of this position include outreach into the community to promote literacy and library use. Proficiency in technology required. Bilingual capability an asset.  MLS required.  The Ferguson Library provides full time staff members with a competitive salary and a comprehensive and generous package of employee benefits, including pension, health and life insurance, and programs to encourage staff members to achieve personal and professional growth. The salary range for this position having a 37.5 hour work week is $56,969 - 69,925. The starting salary is commensurate with experience. To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter by email to George N. Nichols, Director of Human Resources and General Counsel (gnichols@fergusonlibrary.org) not later than February 22, 2106. The job description can be found here. Refer to www.fergusonlibrary.org for more information about the Library and community.