Children’s Librarian, Knight Memorial Library, Providence RI

Posted October 15, 2013

Children’s Librarian L-1, Knight Memorial Library

Providence Community Library

Salary:     $19.19 – $24.72 per hour (L-1 Range)

Hours:      Full-time 37 ½ hrs per week w/Benefits

Posted:     October 15, 2013

Deadline: Internal applications accepted through Tuesday, October 29.  Outside applications accepted until the position is filled.

 

 

Duties:

 

Providence Community Library is searching for a Children’s Librarian to work in a busy, regional library.  The Children’s Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive program of service to young library users, and may provide professional support to two neighborhood libraries.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  selecting and purchasing library materials aimed at children and youth, planning, developing, coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from toddlers to teens; providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance to parents, teachers and caregivers to develop pre-literacy and literacy skills to children; assisting patrons, particularly children and youth, in researching information on a wide variety of subjects, acting as liaison with other agencies in the community serving children to promote the library; creating an environment in the children’s area which provides for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.

 

Qualifications:

 

MLS from an ALA accredited school.  A student within a semester of graduating will also be considered.  Demonstrated experience working with children is essential.   Spanish speaking is a plus.

 

Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

 

Maria Melvin, HR Specialist, [email protected], (401) 467-2700 x. 1606.