Youth Services Librarian - Hartford Public Library

Youth Services Librarian - Hartford Public Library. About Hartford: Hartford is the capital of Connecticut is home to the nation’s oldest public art museum and oldest Public Park. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture-based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford—a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library) accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The City’s goals include a more walkable, sustainable, and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of 17 diverse neighborhoods—each one possessing its own history, diverse cultures and distinct architectural charm, which makes Hartford a premier destination to live, work, play and raise a family!
     Responsibilities: The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19.

• Will assist with implementing strategies for improving the delivery of youth services throughout the library system. Orders and promotes children's materials (print and media) for the library system and provides readers advisory.
• Participates in the creation, delivery, promotion and evaluation of youth programs. Creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers throughout Boundless partnership with Hartford Public Schools.
• Works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants. Participates in community activities and maintains contacts with local officials, organizations and library customers in order to interpret the services and objectives of the library. Develop collaborations with public schools, community agencies, organizations, and institutions that work to create successful youth and families.
• Supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch manager or senior manager. Provides welcoming customer service to all customers. Listens and actively promotes cooperation and trust to meet customer needs. Anticipates customer needs and delivers timely, accurate information/solutions. Ensures safe conditions for staff, public and building operation. Takes appropriate action in building emergencies.
• Motivates others to translate new ideas and actions into results. Promotes innovation and is open to new ideas. Keeps informed of current trends, improved programs and processes to meet the needs of the community. Supports and manages change while remaining resilient.
• Provides ongoing coaching and feedback to his/her team members. Demonstrates the value of diversity and inclusion. When conflict arises, successfully navigates the conversation to find solutions acceptable to all parties. Shares wins and successes. Defines success in terms of the whole team.
  

     Required Qualifications: Master's in Library Science or Master's in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution required. A minimum of one year of customer/public service experience with the ability to work well with a diverse population.
     Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating and conducting a variety of lively programs for children, youth and teens and/or serving youth and fostering community engagement with children, youth and teens. Knowledge of library best practices and/or experience working in public libraries. Bilingual language skills desirable.
     To Apply: Visit the Hartford Public Library website at: https://www.hplct.org/about/job-openings to apply online.