Full Time. The Youth and Family Services Librarian is responsible for a variety of library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families.
The Youth Services Librarian 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. Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager. Requires time on the public service desk each day. Works one evening a week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays a year. The Hartford Public Library offers convenient work locations, great benefits and a fulfilling mission!
To Apply: See attached job announcement. Email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference “Youth Services Librarian - Park Branch” in the subject line of your email.
Hiring Range: $56,776.98 – $58,311.24 DOE
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
