Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Librarian for Children’s & Teen Services - Essex Library Association, CT

Librarian for Children’s & Teen Services - Essex Library Association has been a vital community institution since 1889. Library staff deliver comprehensive services and high quality programming for all age groups. The library serves a close knit and supportive community of more than 6,600 residents. We maintain a physical collection of more than 37,000 items in a welcoming and vibrant 9,550 square foot facility with dedicated children’s and teen spaces. The library is a member of the LION consortium. Our hiring approach is flexible to attract top candidates. We seek friendly, organized, and engaging professionals. We offer competitive compensation, a congenial work environment, and support for professional growth and development.
     We are seeking creative, energetic, and engaging professionals to join our team as Librarian for Children’s & Teen Services.
     The Librarian for Children’s & Teen Services curates and maintains a collection of more than 13,000 books for children, young adults, parents and educators. S/He provides individual and group training for patrons and staff, coordinates outreach, programs and services with area schools, and develops and implements high quality programming for children and teens. S/He also provides circulation services and coordinates social media and marketing projects. This position requires the ability to engage, encourage, develop, and sustain partnerships with area families, schools, and organizations to promote library services and resources. We seek a self-starter who has strong initiative and the ability to carry projects to completion with minimal supervision. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree in library or information science and an aptitude for growth in the position; teaching experience preferred.
     Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. This full-time exempt position comes with budgeting support for professional development and service to the profession, plus generous paid vacation, healthcare reimbursement, and employer retirement contribution benefits. Alternate Saturday and regular evening hours are required.
     Successful applicants are required to pass comprehensive background and reference checks. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact details for three references to Essex Library Association, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT 06426 or via email to jobs@essexlib.org. No phone calls please. Position posted until filled. EOE.