Youth Services Librarians (2), Providence Community College, Providence, RI

Posted November 20, 2019

Providence Community Library is searching for a Youth Services Librarian to work in a busy, neighborhood library.  The Youth Services Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive program of service especially, emergent literacy, to young library users, and may provide professional support to more than one neighborhood library.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:  selecting and purchasing library materials aimed at children and youth, planning, developing, coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from infants to teens; providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance to parents, teachers and caregivers to develop pre-literacy and literacy skills to children; assisting patrons, particularly children and youth, in researching information on a wide variety of subjects, developing relationships and programs for and with local schools, early childcare centers, and other youth-serving organizations in the neighborhood; creating a welcoming environment in the children’s area which provides for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.

 

Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA accredited school. 

• Experience working as a Youth Services Librarian.

• Classification (L1 or L2) will depend on experience as a youth services librarian.  Spanish speaking a plus. 

 

Salary:     $21.21- 26.94 per hour

Hours:      Full-time 37 ½ hrs. per week w/Benefits

Posted:     November 20, 2019

Deadline: Applications accepted until the position is filled.

 

Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:

Maria Melvin, HR Manager, [email protected], (401) 467-2700 x. 1606.

 

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