Librarian, Children’s Services, White Plains Public Library, White Plains, NY
Posted May 7, 2018
Do you love storytimes, arts and crafts, and playful learning? Are you passionate about providing programs and services to young children and their families? Then come join us at the White Plains Public Library.
Due to retirement, the White Plains Public Library has an opening for a Librarian I to work in The Trove, our library for children. One of the busiest public libraries in New York State, the White Plains Public Library values excellent customer service as well as innovation and experimentation in services and programs.
As a Librarian I, you will provide reference and reader’s advisory services to children and adults, plan and conduct programs, lead classes and workshops, and other responsibilities as assigned. A major focus of this position will be conducting early literacy focused programs for our youngest patrons and their families. Special consideration will be given for experience with play-based programs, storytimes, toddler programming, and early literacy training. Applicants must be available to work evening as well as weekend hours.
Candidates should genuinely like working with children and adults, appreciate providing library services to a diverse, multilingual population, and be able to work effectively with colleagues. They must also be outward looking, helping to ensure that the Library remains responsive to the White Plains community.
The City of White Plains is located 25 miles north of New York City in Westchester County. Home to 57,000 residents, the City’s population expands to 150,000 every workday as thousands of people travel to the City for work or school. The modern downtown has enjoyed a recent revitalization with expanded shopping and dining options. With a Metro North commuter railroad station and a bus transit center, people from all over Westchester County make White Plains a destination for work, leisure and study.
The White Plains Public Library serves the City through one facility, located in downtown White Plains. With a staff of 42 FTE, in 2016 the Library attracted nearly 30,000 people to its programs and circulated over 700,000 items. In addition to the Trove, the library for children, in 2013 the Library opened the Edge, an innovative library for teens that includes a digital media lab. Recently the Library opened the Hub, a library for adults that includes a café and bookstore.
Starting salary is $53,689 to $55,311 depending on experience; excellent benefits.
Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in library or information science (MLS) from a program that is accredited by the American Library Association or recognized by the New York State Education Department as following accepted education practices.
Special Requirements: Eligibility for a New York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate at the time of application; possession of certificate at the time of appointment. The successful candidate will also be required to pass a civil service examination and be reachable for permanent appointment.
The City of White Plains is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If interested, please email cover letter and resume by May 15 to: Brian Kenney, Library Director, [email protected]