Librarian (YA/Reference) - The Acton Public Library
(Old Saybrook) is seeking an energetic and creative individual to
become our Young Adult/Reference Librarian. Under the direction of the
Library Director, you will plan, develop, and supervise after school
programming for teens, assist with collection maintenance of young adult
materials, supervise the Teen area, provide reference and reader's
advisory assistance to teen and adult patrons. You will provide
technology instruction in a group and one-on-one environment. Working
both independently and collaboratively with other library staff to
provide the best possible services to the public is what you strive the
most.
We need an inventive, enthusiastic visionary to join
our team to make the Library the best experience young people need to
become life-long readers and supporters of public libraries; someone
technologically savvy for all our adult patron’s needs. Change and new
initiatives are encouraged.
This is a part-time 30 hours/week, currently $24.55 per
hour, union position with vacation, sick personal time and defined
contribution benefits. Employee is eligible to participate in the
Affordable Care Act health insurance through the Town of Old Saybrook.
Applicants must have 2 years of experience in library
reference services and in working with young adults, ages 13 - 18, an
ALA Accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science or Master’s Degree in
Library and Information Science or equivalent. MLS or MLIS students with
at least 25 credits towards degree are encouraged to apply. One night
per week and Saturdays in rotation. Full job description and
requirements can be found at http://www.oldsaybrookct.org.
If interested, please complete the Town’s employment application
and submit with your resume and cover letter to: Carl P. Fortuna,
First Selectman, 302 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 or email a
response to leeann.palladino@oldsaybrookct.gov. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Deadline: June 8th, 2018.
