Youth Services Librarian (Department Head position), Hooksett Public Library, Hooksett, NH
Posted October 27, 2014
The Hooksett Library seeks an energetic, innovative, and motivated individual who is interested in joining our team. We seek a leader who loves children and is passionate about providing library services to youth. We are looking for an organized professional to deliver quality programs for youth ages newborn to teen, and to maintain an outstanding youth collection. Will you be the one to help create a five star Youth Services Department? If so, join our 2013 NH Library of the Year!
The Youth Services Librarian will act as the department head of the Youth Services Department work closely with the part-time Children’s Assistant to plan, execute and evaluate programming, such as the Summer Reading Program, ongoing storyhours, school vacation week programs and much more. The Youth Services Librarian will also work cooperatively with the Library Director and all other library staff to ensure the delivery of consistent and quality library services to the Hooksett community as an active member of the library management team.
Considerable professional experience serving children, young adults, and families, including materials selection, reference and reader’s advisory, planning and producing programs, and publicity materials, is required. Three years progressive professional library experience including supervisory experience of paraprofessional staff and volunteers. MLS from ALA-accredited library school with a concentration in youth services or a comparable combination of related education (Master’s Degree) and experience will be considered.
Beginning salary $39,000.00 – $44,000.00 commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
Full job description available at http://www.hooksettlibrary.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/
To apply, please submit resume, cover letter and portfolio to Heather Rainier, Library Director, Hooksett Library, 31 Mt. St. Mary’s Way, Hooksett, NH 03106 [email protected]
Review of applications will take place beginning November 21, 2014. Position open until filled. EOE