Children's Librarian - Town
of Middlebury, CT is hiring a Children's Librarian. This position is
responsible for promoting literacy to school aged children- preschool to
high school to foster a community service environment that harnesses
technology creatively to deliver information, resources and services to
our youth. Reports directly to the Library Director and assumes the
duties, responsibilities and authority of the Library Director in
his/her absence.
Duties and Responsibilities: Provides
innovative age appropriate literacy programs virtually and in person,
oversees the collection development in alignment with the local school
system to ensure a balanced and compressive collection, supports digital
needs of our younger community members, works with the Library Director
to make recommendations for short- and long-range planning related to
early literacy and after school programming.
Responsibilities
include but are not limited to administrative assignments including
staff scheduling, statistics and program reports. Assists at the
information desk, performs other duties as assigned by the Library
Director including making appropriate day to day decisions as needed
within the framework of the organizational mission and the policies and
procedures of the Town of Middlebury that apply to the library in the
absence of the Library Director.
Requirements: Master's
Degree in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of methods for collecting, managing and analyzing data,
including but not limited to knowledge of library reference and
cataloging methods. Knowledge of bibliographic sources of information.
Experience training, mentoring and working with a library community of
all ages. Experience in planning, organizing and managing multiple
tasks. Experience in working collaboratively as part of a team and in
changing environment. Proficient use of current technology. Experience
communicating clearly and effectively by writing and orally with groups
and individuals especially children. Possession of a valid driver's
license. Ability to work well with associates and the public in a
courteous manner.
Preferred Skills: 3 Years' experience
managing children's collection development. Knowledge of emerging
technologies related to children's digital content. Experience in
gathering statistical information. Experience in digital marketing
social media. Experience in instructional technology for all ages.
Experience in creating and executing virtual programs. Experience in
story telling. Artistic ability.
This is a full time benefited
position (37.5 hours per week including one evening and Saturday
rotation). The Town of Middlebury offers a competitive benefit package.
Applicants should send resumes to Sarah DePeters at sarah@mcinnisinc.com.
