Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Substitute Position, Children’s Library - Westport Library
Substitute Position in Children’s Library - The Westport Library
is seeking a creative, energetic, cheerful, outgoing individual to be
an active part of our Children’s Library team. Your understanding of
child development allows you to engage with children easily and
meaningfully. Your warmth makes kids and their caregivers regard the
library as their second home. You take pride in your ability to match a
child’s interest to the right book. Requirements: Comfortable providing
reader’s advisory with a working knowledge of children’s literature and
reading interests. Able to relate to children from birth through middle
school as well as their parents and caregivers. Must be a confident user
of computers with a willingness to learn new applications.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required; degree in education or child
related field/previous library experience a plus. Schedule: Variable
depending on departmental needs. Preference given to candidates
available for after-school, nights, and weekends. About our Library: The
Westport Library is a vibrant and welcoming community hub that reflects
Westport’s spirit, creativity and entrepreneurship. Each day, an
average of 1,100 patrons of all ages visit the Library to read and
research (borrowing nearly 570,000 items last year), attend one of the
Library’s 2,000 programs, consult with the Library’s expert reference
librarians, use one of the Library’s ten 3-D printers, shop the Library
store, meet friends at the Library Café or simply enjoy the camaraderie
of being in a dynamic shared space. In 2015, the Library Journal
designated the Westport Library as a “Five-Star Library”, a distinction
earned by less than 1% of the nation’s libraries. The Westport Library
was also among the first in the nation to establish a Maker Space, a
place for creation, collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurship. The
Library is supported by a $4.617 million annual Town appropriation and
supplemented by an active development effort, as well as grants, fees
and earned income, resulting in a $5.800 million annual operating
budget. Please send resume and a cover letter to jobs@westportlibrary.org and include the title of the position in the subject line of your e-mail.
Location:
Westport, CT, USA