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 and Family Services Librarian is responsible for a variety of
library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their
families; helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth
services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's
and teen materials (print and media) for the library system;
participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs;
creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children
and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with
Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to
youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in
writing and implementing grants. This position also assists with routine
library duties such as checking materials in and out, creating library
cards, assisting with reference questions and reader's advisory.
Supervises branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager.
Required time on the public service desk each day. Works one evening a
week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays a year.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree in Library and Information Sciences from
an ALA accredited institution required; candidates completing M.L.I.S.
degree will be considered. Minimum one-year experience working with
youth required. Must have the ability to work with a diverse population
and effectively provide excellent customer service to a large number of
customers simultaneously. Ability to work independently and in a team
environment. Solid interpersonal, oral, and written communication
skills. Strong networking, facilitation and outreach skills. Solid
working knowledge of all MS Office suite and all Google applications.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks, and meet program
deadlines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with individuals and groups, both professional and
non-professional, co-workers, management personnel, and the public.
Ability to create clear and concise reports, and to deliver them orally
to a wide variety of audiences. Bilingual abilities preferred.
Please see the full job posting HERE.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Youth & Family Services Librarian in the subject line of your email.
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
