Youth Librarian – Deborah Rawson Memorial Library (Jericho VT)

Vermontlibraries; Riverside (VT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Vermontlibraries in Jericho, VT seeks an experienced Youth Librarian to lead youth services under the Library Director. Responsibilities include selecting juvenile materials, cataloging, and developing youth programming from infants through teens.

The role involves outreach to preschools, schools, day cares, and community groups. Housed in a public library, the position is 30 hours per week with some circulation desk duties.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth services, programming and outreach.
• Ability to establish relationships with schools, preschools and community groups.
• A positive attitude, flexibility and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Select juvenile materials and manage circulation/cataloging.
• Develop and carry out youth programs for infants to teens.
• Plan pre-school story times and summer reading programs.
• Provide reference service and prepare publicity and displays.
• Conduct library orientation tours and programs and partner with schools and day cares.

Skills

Youth services

Programming

Public library experience

Outreach

Reference service

Education

MLS/MLIS

Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship

Job description

Deadline extended!
The Deborah Rawson Memorial Library in Jericho, VT is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced leader to fill the position of Youth Librarian. Under the supervision and policy direction of the Library Director, the Youth Librarian is responsible for direct services to youth and their caregivers.
Duties/Description:
Responsibilities cover the full range of youth services, including: selecting all juvenile materials; circulation and cataloging of materials; developing and carrying out youth
programming from infants through teen, including providing reference service; preparing publicity, announcements, and displays; and conducting library orientation tours & programs.
Plans, publicizes and conducts pre-school story times, annual summer reading program and other youth activities and programs.
Provides outreach services and partners with preschools, schools, day care centers, homeschoolers and community groups.
Qualifications:
MLS/MLIS or Vermont’s Certificate of Public Librarianship preferred. Two years of experience working in public or school libraries.
Experience with children’s services, including acquisitions and programming.
Knowledge of youth literature.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patrons, community organizations and local schools.
A positive attitude, flexibility, the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, and a sense of humor are important.
Hourly waged based upon experience. Position does include benefits.
This position is 30 hour per week and includes some circulation desk duties.
The hours are Tuesday through Friday 9:30 to 5 with flexibility to shift some hours to weekends or evenings for programs.
CLOSING DATE: January 21, 2020