Children’s Librarian - The Oliver Wolcott Library
in Litchfield, Connecticut seeks a dynamic, creative and resourceful
Children’s Librarian with excellent communication skills and a passion
for working with children and families. The Children’s Librarian is
responsible for planning and implementing all aspects of children’s
services including programs, services, and materials for children birth
to 18, with a focus on services for birth to 14.
The Oliver Wolcott Library is located in the beautiful
Berkshire Mountains of Northwestern Connecticut. The Library has strong
community support and an excellent staff. To read more about the
Library and to see our Core Values visit the Library’s website at: www.owlibrary.org.
Responsibilities include (in brief): Develop, plan and
implement all aspects of children’s services from birth to 18 with a
focus on birth to 14; plan and conduct comprehensive programming for
toddlers, preschools and school-age children such as story hours, book
discussion groups, and annual summer reading program; plan and implement
materials, program events and services that support emergent literacy;
collection development; management of program funds assigned to
children’s services; and coordinate and implement outreach programs
particularly with the local public schools.
Qualifications: M.L.S. strongly preferred. Current
enrollment in an MLS program or an advanced degree in an applicable
field may be considered. Thorough knowledge of library principles,
methods, materials and administrative processes required. Demonstrated
experience working with children, parents and caregivers; passion and
commitment to children’s services; demonstrated knowledge of collection
maintenance; ability to develop, plan and implement programs for
children birth to 18; demonstrated ability to work with independently
and as part of a team; ability to work with frequent interruptions;
excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent
organizational skills and ability to achieve set goals in a timely
fashion; and thorough working knowledge of the Internet and basic
computer technology.
Full-time. 35 hours a week. $49,500 to $53,000 with
excellent benefits. Some Saturdays and evenings required. Send letter
of interest and resume by August 6 to Ann Marie White, Library Director at awhite@owlibrary.org. For a full job description, you may email Ann Marie White at awhite@owlibrary.org.
