Children’s Librarian, Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, Coventry, CT

Posted October 29, 2019

Booth & Dimock Memorial Library in Coventry, CT is seeking an energetic, vibrant, and savvy Children’s Librarian. The Children’s Librarian oversees a busy and active Children’s Department with its own circulation desk. The Children’s Librarian is responsible for the operation of the Children’s Department, making library services available to children, families, and adults concerned with children both in and out of the library. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest and love of children, communicate well with everybody, and encompass a forward-thinking and innovative approach to librarianship.

 

Responsibilities:

• Providing leadership and direction to the children’s department;

• Planning programs for children;

• Providing readers’ advisory services for children and adults;

• Maintaining the children’s collection;

• Providing outreach to community organizations;

• Performing cataloging steps as needed;

• Preparing reports for the Library Director;

• Seeking opportunities in grant writing;

• Interacting with school staff and community organizations to promote the library.

  

Requirements:

MLS from an ALA accredited school, or an MS/MA or BS/BA and experience demonstrating interpersonal skills with children. Students and expected graduates of library school programs encouraged to apply.

 

Minimum starting salary is $45,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits provided. Target start date of January 6, 2020.

 

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume, and three references to [email protected] by 4pm on November 13th. Only electronic submissions will be considered.