Part-Time/Substitute Library Youth Services Assistant - Plainville Public Library seeks a
Part-Time/Substitute Library Youth Services Assistant to join our team.
In coordination with the Head of Youth Services, the Youth Services
Assistant plans, implements, and otherwise contributes to library- and
library-related services for children, teens and their families.
Essential Job Duties and Requirements: Capability to plan, organize
and direct a program for children, teens, or their caregivers. Working
knowledge of the principles and practices of professional work with
children and young adults, as well as an understanding of child, preteen
and teenage development. Knowledge of children’s and young adult
literature with the aptitude to order and maintain the collection. This
requires knowledge of the community being served as well as the existing
collections. Commitment to providing a consistently vibrant,
comfortable and welcoming space for all children, young adults, and
their families. Basic knowledge of contemporary library theory,
policies, and practices utilized in public libraries, as well as in the
use of automated computer systems and other technologies used to provide
library services. Familiarity with circulation procedures. Working
knowledge of Sierra ILS, Cassie and Encore is helpful. Working knowledge
of information technology, including but not limited to: personal
computers, e-readers, smartphones & tablet apps, the Internet,
social media, and downloadable and streaming media and platforms.
Awareness of current and emerging technology uses as they pertain to
children and young adults. Ability to establish and maintain favorable
and reliable public relations and marketing efforts.
Hours: 12 hours per week to start, with added weekly hours
anticipated. Weekly day & evening shifts, plus at least one Saturday
shift per month, are included.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum two years of
progressively responsible experience in library Youth Services work is
preferred. Working knowledge of Sierra ILS is favorable. Candidates
actively pursuing or possessing a master’s degree in Library Studies
(MLS) from an ALA-accredited institution will be given priority.
Salary: $20.35 per hour, depending upon qualifications and
experience. Sick leave is provided consistent with State of Connecticut
Regulations, but there are no other benefits associated with this
position. This is not a union-eligible post.
Closing Date: Monday, August 26, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.
Employment Application: Applications can be downloaded and printed from this link. Send via email a completed application, cover letter and resume to Shirley Osle, Assistant Town Manager, at Sosle@plainville-ct.gov. No phone calls or visits please. EOE.
