Youth Services Librarian L1, Wanskuck - Providence (RI) Community Library. Salary: $41,360 annually. Hours: Full-time 37.5
hrs. per week w/Benefits. Providence Community Library is seeking a
Youth Services Librarian L1 with extensive experience in maker-centered
learning, to work in a busy, neighborhood library. Preferred makerspace
skills: Proficient in technology, including 3D printers, vinyl cutters,
laser cutters, heat presses, sewing machines, coding, and Dash Robots.
Experience with digital badging. Experience organizing and maintaining a
community based makerspace. Experience mentoring youth in a makerspace
and/or leading hands-on, design-based workshops with youth.
The Youth Services Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive
program of service especially, emergent literacy, to young library
users, and may provide professional support to more than one
neighborhood library.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: organizing and
maintaining a community based makerspace, selecting and purchasing
library materials aimed at children and youth, planning, developing,
coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from
infants to teens; providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance
to parents, teachers and caregivers to develop pre-literacy and literacy
skills to children; assisting patrons, particularly children and youth,
in researching information on a wide variety of subjects, developing
relationships and programs for and with local schools, early childcare
centers, and other youth-serving organizations in the neighborhood;
creating a welcoming environment in the children’s area which provides
for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.
Work schedule: includes evenings, work at least 1 Saturday per
month, and assisting with coverage at other PCL locations when needed.
Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited school. Experience
working as a Youth Services Librarian. Spanish speaking a plus.
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to: Maria Melvin, HR Manager, mmelvin@provcomlib.org, (401) 467-2700 x. 1606. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
