The West Hartford Public Library, located in a vibrant and engaged community that celebrates diversity and maintains a welcoming atmosphere to all visitors, seeks an outgoing and enthusiastic library professional with excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing youth services to patrons aged 13-18. The preferred candidate will have experience with collection development for teens, school and community outreach, and fresh and inventive programming.
This is a part-time position with a regular schedule of 14-18 hours per week including daytime, weekend and evening hours.
Starting salary: $35.18/hr
Essential Job Functions Include:
Provides reference services for library users; assists patrons in selection of materials; Plans and facilitates programming for teens; May participate in the selection of books and other materials for the library collection; May plan and set up exhibits selecting books and other materials for special collections and displays; May assist in writing publicity releases, in research, report writing, and other forms of communication; Instructs in the selection and use of appropriate tools and techniques for finding information, conducts searches for materials; Assists patrons with topical research utilizing the tools available (including online catalog, databases, reference materials).
Possession of an ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Library experience
• Fluency in a language other than English spoken in the community.
• Familiarity with relevant print and online resources relating to teen librarianship and collection development
• Knowledge of Sierra ILS
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working with teens in a library or other professional setting
