Children’s Librarian, Durham Public Library, Durham, CT
Posted March 25, 2016
The Durham Public Library in Durham, CT seeks an innovative, flexible, and experienced Children’s Librarian to manage all aspects of a busy department serving children from birth to grade 6.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning and conducting innovative children’s programs
- Developing and maintaining the children’s print and media collections
- Engaging in outreach to schools, daycares, and other community organizations
- Providing administrative oversight of the children’s department, including developing budgets and marketing materials, assessing the success of programs and services, and mentoring library staff
- May take responsibility for the facility, staff and operations in the absence of the Library Director and Assistant Director
Qualifications desired include:
- ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies
- Three years professional experience as a librarian, experience in youth services essential, supervisory experience preferred
- Strong organizational and communications skills
- Experience in developing engaging, hands-on programming for school-aged children. STEM programming experience desired
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and ensure that tasks are completed accurately and on time
- Strong computer and technology skills. Experience with Sierra ILS a plus
- Strong commitment to warm and welcoming public service required
This is a full-time, non-union position (35 hours per week) with a starting salary of $23.67 per hour, with full benefits. Schedule includes two evenings per week, and every other Saturday. Those interested in applying may send a cover letter, resume and three references to Trish Connolly Tomlinson, Library Director, at [email protected]. Deadline for submission is 5 pm on Friday, April 15th.