Librarian I – Youth Services at White Plains Public Library, (White Plains, NY)

Posted August 12, 2024

Are you passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for youth and families? Do you have a good sense of humor, strong problem-solving skills, and a talent for fun and engaging programming? Then come join us at the White Plains Public Library!

The White Plains Public Library has an opening for a Librarian I to work in our Youth Services Department. The 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, teens and adults. You will plan and conduct programs, lead classes and workshops, and other responsibilities as assigned. Candidates should genuinely enjoy working with youth and families; work effectively with colleagues; and appreciate providing library services to a diverse, multilingual population.

The Library, in conjunction with our stated goals in our strategic plan, is actively looking to create more equitable and inclusive programs and experiences for our patrons. In its 2022-2024 Strategic Plan, the Library committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, holding them as core values. We welcome all people and provide equitable access to Library services, programs and resources. We offer programs, services, materials, and resources that respect, support, and represent the diversity of White Plains and are informed by engagement with our community. We provide a diverse and inclusive workspace and seek to attract and retain staff that reflect the diversity of White Plains. For the Library’s complete Strategic Plan, visit https://whiteplainslibrary.org/policies/plan.

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 ongoing revitalization with expanded shopping, dining and residential options. With a Metro-North commuter railroad station–the busiest in the lower Hudson Valley–and a bus transit center, people from all over Westchester County and beyond make White Plains a destination for work, leisure and study.

Starting salary is $64,124 with excellent benefits.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please go to the following: https://whiteplainslibrary.org/jobs/