Librarian

Connetquot Public Library; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Retirement System

Paid vacation time

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Connetquot Public Library is seeking a service-oriented Librarian or Librarian Trainee for the Children and Family Services Department in Islip, NY. The role emphasizes programming for children, reference services, and community engagement.

Trainee position offers $33/hour; Librarian position offers $38/hour, with Friday evenings and monthly weekend rotation. MLS or trainee status required by level, with NYS certificate for Librarian.

Qualifications

• For Librarian Trainee: enrolled in ALA-accredited MLS program; NYS certificate not required.
• For Librarian: MLS from ALA-accredited program; NYS librarian certificate required.
• Experience with children in educational or service settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver programs for children from infancy through school age.
• Provide welcoming reference and readers' advisory at the Children and Family Services desk.
• Help children and caregivers discover and use library resources.
• Maintain knowledge of library programs, outreach, and community services.
• Assist with school visits, outreach, and events within the library.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, engaging environment for children and families.
• Support the library's mission of curiosity, learning, and lifelong engagement with reading.

Education

Enrollment in ALA-accredited MLS program

MLS degree from ALA-accredited program

Job description

Librarian

Department: Children & Family Services

About the Position

Connetquot Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented individual to join our Children and Family Services Department. This position may be filled at the Librarian or Librarian Trainee level, depending on qualifications.

This position offers the opportunity to be part of an evolving library environment where service, education, technology, and community engagement come together to shape how children and families experience the library.

Schedule and Compensation

• Required shifts: Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and a monthly Saturday/Sunday rotation.
• Librarian Trainee: $33 per hour.
• Librarian: $38 per hour.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, prepare, and deliver programs and events for children from infancy through school age, with guidance appropriate to the appointment level.
• Provide welcoming and reliable reference, readers' advisory, and referral assistance at the Children and Family Services desk.
• Help children and caregivers discover and use the library's physical and digital resources.
• Maintain a working knowledge of library programs, outreach efforts, and community services.
• Assist with school visits, outreach activities, and events within the library.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, engaging environment for children and families.
• Support the library's mission of encouraging curiosity, learning, and lifelong engagement with reading and discovery.

Qualifications

Librarian Trainee

• Current enrollment in an ALA-accredited master's program in library science.
• A New York State Public Librarian Certificate is not required at the Trainee level.

Librarian

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• New York State Public Librarian Certificate required.

Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or service setting strongly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, service-focused approach.
• Comfort using everyday technology, including email, social media, and mobile devices.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Strong interest in serving children and families in a public library setting.

Benefits

• New York State Retirement System participation.
• Paid vacation time.
• Opportunities for professional development.

This is a noncompetitive Suffolk County Civil Service position.