Children’s Librarian, Richards Free Library, Newport NH

Posted April 7, 2014

The Richards Free Library is seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, customer-service oriented person, responsible for all services to children, young adults and their caregivers.  This includes story hours, after school clubs, special and holiday programming, collection development, reference and reader’s advisory service and community outreach.  The individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of children’s literature and child development, experience with social networking and technology skills.   A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered. The position is 40 hours a week, including evenings and rotating Saturdays.  Email resume and three references by April 30, 2014 to Andrea Thorpe at [email protected]