Hartford
Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of
initiatives including immigration services, employment assistance,
school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its
127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of
redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century with
services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With
seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment
and cultural development for tens of thousands of children, youth and
adults every year. www.hplct.org.
The Youth & Family Outreach Services Librarian is responsible for
collection development, programming, reference, reader's advisory,
targeting outreach for children and families from birth through age 12,
coordinating outside programming system-wide, collaborating with the
Library on Wheels team, and helping with Teen Services as needed. This
position more specifically, works closely with the Youth & Family
Services Manager to plan and implement strategies for improving delivery
of youth services throughout the Library system. Serves as a Manager in
Charge when needed. Orders and promotes children's materials of all
kinds. Promotes delivery and promotion of youth programs. Creates and
conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children, their
caregivers, and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford
Public Schools. Provides outreach to youth-serving agencies, schools,
and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants.
Partners with agencies, schools, and organizations to provide
programming that meets the needs of youth.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library Information Science from
an accredited institution. 2 to 4 years of experience, with the ability
to work with diverse populations. Experience creating and conducting
children’s programming, with an emphasis on Storytime and STEM.
Knowledge of library best practices. Bilingual language skills are
desirable. Strong commitment to working in a team environment is
required. Required proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google
products. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and
non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, the public and
others. Strong written and verbal communication, listening, organization
and priority setting skills. Strong public relations skills. Ability to
work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple priorities.
Ability to think quickly, assess a situation and make a sound decision.
Ability to create clear and concise reports, and to deliver them orally
to a wide variety of audiences.
Please see the full job posting HERE.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Youth & Family Outreach Services Librarian in the subject line of your email.
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
