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.
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).
Starting salary: $35.18/hr
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
View the full job posting and application instructions HERE. Closes August 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM.
