Teen Services / Reference Librarian - Booth & Dimock Memorial Library
in Coventry, CT. The Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, serving a
suburban community of 12,000+, is seeking an enthusiastic, technology
oriented individual for a full-time (40 hours) Teen Services and
Reference Librarian. Responsibilities will include collection
development and management for the Teen Zone (grades 6-12); teen program
preparation and execution; collaboration with the Children's department
for burgeoning Tween programming; collaboration with schools and other
youth services organizations for Teen Zone and outreach to the Senior
Center for reference and technology assistance; providing individual
technology assistance, including but not limited to assistance with
library computers, personal devices, and using/accessing the Library's
digital resources; maintaining aspects of the website, online resources
and social media; providing reference and reader's advisory services;
seeking external funding sources. There will also be opportunities to
work with the makerspace and 3d printer, if interested.
This is a full time (40-hour) position that includes
two evenings per week and at least one Saturday per month. The
successful candidate will have a history of superb customer service,
possess excellent technology skills, experience working with teens, and
must be capable of being both self-motivated and a team player. An MLS
from ALA accredited institution is preferred, or at the discretion of
the search committee, an MS/MA or BS/BA and relevant experience. Send
cover letter and resume to Kristi Sadowski, Library Director, at ksadowski@coventryct.org by February 19, 2018.
