Youth Services Librarian, West Warwick Library, West Warwick, RI

Posted March 16, 2023

Description:

The West Warwick Public Library (IMLS National Medal finalist ‘21 & ‘22) seeks a creative, bright, and motivated individual for a full-time position as the Youth Services Librarian. This position reports directly to the Head of Youth Services. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for library services for children ages birth through 18 and their parents and caregivers. This includes collection development, early literacy programs, storytimes, sensory programming, after-school programming for kids & teens, and more. Under the direction of the Head of Youth Services this position is responsible for planning, organizing, developing services and maintaining a collection for the entirety of the Youth Department.

Hours: 35 hours a week, including some evenings and alternate Saturdays.
Starting salary: $38,638. Excellent benefits package, including generous vacation,
sick and personal days allowance, and longevity payments after four years of service.
Collegial working environment.
An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Examples Of Duties:

● Develops services and programs for young people; conducts services and
programs for young people as part of regular duties.
● Oversees and supervises part-time staff with direction from and in the absence of
the department head.
● Coordinates youth service operations with other library departments to develop
programs and services to meet the specific needs of children, teens, and
families.
● Assists children, teens, parents, caregivers, and teachers with library services.
● Provides readers advisory and acts as a liaison with schools, daycare, and
homeschoolers.
● Evaluates and maintains a collection of materials in all formats for young people.
● Assists in promoting library use both in person and digitally by creating attractive
promotional materials and using social media.
● Keeps current with new trends in library planning and services.
● Meets with other library staff and outside organizations in order to coordinate
activities and exchange information.
● Attends professional development and participates in professional organizations.
● Represents the library and participates in outreach efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public library
functions.
● Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of babies, children, and teens.
● Extensive knowledge of Youth literature and interests spanning ages 0-18.
● Effective written and oral communication skills.
● Ability to administer programs and activities for children and teens.
● Ability to develop short and long-term development and operation plans and
programs for the youth department.
● Practiced ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and the general
public.
● Excellent customer service skills both in person and over the phone or email.
● Creativity, planning, and organizational skills.
● Proficiency in Sierra, Koha, or other ILS systems, Microsoft Office, and use of PC
computers.

Qualifications:

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college OR Degree
conferred by May 2023. At least one to three years of library experience and one to
three years of experience working with youth required. OR, an equivalent combination
of education and experience.

To Apply:

Send Cover letter and resume by 4/7/23 via email to [email protected] with the
subject heading “Youth Services librarian position”