Children’s Librarian – Cheshire Public Library. The
Town of Cheshire, CT seeks candidates to apply for the position of
Librarian (L-5) in our Children's Services Department. Cheshire (pop.
29,330) is a vibrant community located in the heart of Connecticut (2
hours to New York or Boston) and is well-known for its excellent
education system and exceptional quality of life.
Join a
dynamic team of youth services professionals who work to bring
high-quality, early literacy and other educational initiatives to our
youth and their families. The ideal candidate will be a creative,
innovative and enthusiastic team-player who can effectively collaborate
with library staff, the Friends of the Library, other town departments
and community partners. An MLS from an ALA-accredited school is
required. Candidates who are close to finishing their degree are
encouraged to apply.
Duties of the Children's Librarian include
planning and running programs for children and families, performing
reference and reader’s advisory work, purchasing and maintaining an
up-to-date and diverse children’s collection and providing outreach
services. The successful candidate will demonstrate a current knowledge
of children’s literature and programming, have excellent communication
and customer service skills, be familiar with child cognitive
development, and have experience with community engagement initiatives
and outreach, particularly with preschools, daycares, schools and
businesses.
The starting minimum hourly rate: $35.60/hour with a
35 hour work week and excellent benefits. For further information
including the full job description and application process, visit the
Town’s website
or applicants can pick up a copy from the Human Resources Office, Room
#217, Cheshire Town Hall, 84 South Main Street, Cheshire. Interested
candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and/or Town application
by the close of business on Friday November 12, 2021 to Louis A. Zullo, Director, Human Resources, Town Hall or via email at lzullo@cheshirect.org.
