The
Town of Southbury is hiring a full-time Head of Youth Services
Librarian at the Southbury Public Library. The position is 35
hours/week and offers a comprehensive benefits package. Salary range is
$55,000-$65,000/year. This position is responsible for the development
and administration of youth services offered at the Library and
supervision of the Children and Teen departments.
Responsibilities:
Plans, develops, and implements children’s programs, book clubs,
presentations, summer reading programs and technology and craft
programs. Performs collection development services for children’s
collections, catalogues children library materials and curates the
collection on a continuous basis to ensure suitability and currency.
Coordinates children library services with the regional school system
and performs outreach to various groups and agencies. Monitors
expenditures for the Children and Teen departments ensuring spending
adheres to the budget. Prepares readers’ advisories, reading lists and
other materials for the Children’s department. Provides training and
instruction to patrons in use of reference materials, computers, iPads,
microfilm readers and various other technology equipment and software.
Plans displays for the children’s section and other library areas.
Knowledge & Skills:
Thorough knowledge of services provided in a public library setting and
strong knowledge of library principles and practices, particularly
classification and cataloguing systems. Ability to deal effectively with
the public and staff in a friendly and professional manner. Knowledge
of computer software used in public library operations. Experience with
Children and Teen Library programs, services and collection development.
Required Qualifications:
A Master's degree in Library Sciences from an ALA accredited college or
university plus five or more years of related experience. A
combination of experience and education may be considered.
Please submit application and resume to cmorris@southbury-ct.gov. Applications can be obtained at southbury-ct.org/employment. Deadline for receiving applications is January 3, 2023.
