The Huntington Branch of the Shelton
Library system seeks a full-time Children's Librarian to oversee all
aspects of Children's and Teen Services at the Branch library. Please see the full position posting and job description HERE.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: This is a very responsible administrative and technical library position involving the supervision of the children’s library services. Work involves responsibility for supervising children’s department staff, coordinating with other library services and directing children’s library programs. Duties include selection of books and media of interest to children to be acquired by the library, assisting users in selecting and locating library materials and planning and conducting programs for children, teens and parents to encourage reading and using library materials and facilities. This position also has the responsibility for making professional level technical decisions. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to children’s library services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions and integrated library systems, have good knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to a major library service. Must possess a thorough knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library materials and services on hand. Must have considerable ability in oral and written communications and be computer literate. Must have considerable ability to administer and develop the activities of a children’s library service and supervise the work of others. Must be effective in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City Administration, Library Board, superiors, subordinates, associates and other officials of other agencies and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in library science from an accredited college or university plus one-year library administration experience along with supervision of some staff is required or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience on a year-for-year basis.
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $47,511 - $82,770 per the City of Shelton Merit System.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants may complete a City of Shelton job application available on the City of Shelton website (Human Resources page). Applications will be accepted through 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 7, 2023, at Shelton City Hall, Human Resources Office on the first floor of Shelton City Hall, 54 Hill Street, Shelton, CT 06484.
