Youth Services Librarian

PALS Plus; Elmwood Park (NJ); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Richard A. Mola Public Library in Elmwood Park seeks an experienced Youth Services Librarian to lead and grow programs for children, tweens, and teens.

The role emphasizes friendly, organized service, strong time management, and collaborative work with schools and educators. The successful candidate will hold an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and a New Jersey Public Librarian Certificate (or have the ability to obtain one).

Qualifications

• Requires MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• Must possess or be able to obtain the New Jersey Public Librarian’s Certificate.
• Certified educators or MLS students with youth literacy experience are considered.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain children’s materials.
• Plan and implement a calendar of programs for infants to teens.
• Conduct story time, crafts, and educational sessions.
• Expand learning experiences with speakers and performers.
• Provide reference and readers’ advisory services for various ages.

Connaissances

Youth literacy

Public librarianship

Formation

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS)

New Jersey Public Librarian’s Certificate

Description du poste

The Richard A. Mola Public Library in Elmwood Park seeks an experienced and motivated professional to reinvigorate and expand its Youth Services Department. The ideal candidate must be friendly and outgoing, well-organized, a multi-tasker, and have strong time- management skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and maintenance of children’s materials.
• Plan, schedule, promote and implement a wide calendar of age-appropriate programs and events for various age groups, from infant through teen.
• Conduct story time, crafts, creative play and educational sessions.
• Expand creative learning experiences with speakers, authors, and outside performers
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory services for different ages and reading levels.
• Strengthen connections with local schools and provide class visits for schoolchildren.
• Contribute to the attractive appearance of the children’s room/area through appropriate displays.
• Prepare reading lists and relevant subject bibliographies for public distribution.
• Create and implement summer and other reading programs.
• Establish relationships with schools and implement cooperative efforts and class visits.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
• New Jersey Public Librarian’s Certificate, or the ability to obtain such.
• Consideration will be given to certified, experienced educators and MLS students with youth literacy experience in another setting
• Saturday rotation and some evening hours required.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Generous benefits package that includes paid holidays, paid vacation, paid sick leave, health benefits and enrollment in the PERS pension system.