Librarian, Children's Services - Cheshire Public Library,
Cheshire CT. The Town of Cheshire, Connecticut seeks candidates to
apply for the position of Librarian (L-5) in Children's Services. Only
innovative, forward-thinking librarians need apply. Join an
award-winning team that values continuing education, family engagement,
and community-building.
Cheshire (pop. 29,000) is a vibrant community located
in the heart of Connecticut (2 hours to New York or Boston) and is
well-known for its excellent education system and exceptional quality of
life. Money Magazine has ranked Cheshire among its "50 Best Places to
Live."
Duties of the Children's Librarian include planning and
running programs for children of all ages, performing reference and
reader’s advisory work for youth and families, and collection
development and budgeting for all types of youth media. The successful
candidate will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of child cognitive
development from birth to 18 years of age, strong communication and
leadership skills, and success with community engagement initiatives and
outreach, especially with preschools, daycares, schools and businesses.
Starting minimum hourly rate: $33.32, 35 hours per
week, with excellent benefits Master's Degree in Library Science and one
year of relevant experience required. Deadline for application is June 8, 2018.
For further information including job description and application process, see the Town’s website: http://www.cheshirect.org/employment-opportunities/