Youth Services Librarian – Dailey Memorial Library (Derby, VT)

Vermontlibraries; Derby (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dailey Memorial Library in Derby, VT is seeking a part-time youth services librarian with a strong commitment to public service. The role focuses on delivering library services and programming for youth aged 0-18 and collaborating with families from diverse backgrounds.

The position involves preschool story times, planning and presenting summer reading programs, after-school and weekend activities, and coordinating special holiday events. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• High School Diploma with some college preferred.
• At least one year of experience working in libraries or running programs for youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide library services and programming for youth ages 0-18
• Conduct preschool story times
• Plan and organize summer reading programs for school-aged children
• Plan weekend and after-school programs and activities
• Coordinate special holiday events
• Advocate for the library’s youth programs
• Attend professional conferences, seminars, and classes to stay current in the field

Skills

Youth program planning

Public service

Collaboration with families

Education

High School Diploma

Some College preferred

Job description

The Dailey Memorial Library in Derby, VT is seeking a part-time youth services librarian with a strong commitment to public service. The position involves providing library services and programming for and with youth aged 0-18 years of age and having constant contact and collaboration with youth and caregivers including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Duties include assisting youth in their library activities, conducting preschool story times, planning and organizing summer reading programs for school-aged children, planning and organizing weekend and after school programs and activities as well as special holiday events, advocating for the library’s youth programs, and attending professional conferences, seminars, and classes to keep current with this field.

This position is 10-12 hours per week. Requirements are eligibility to work in the U.S., a high school diploma with some college preferred, and at least one year of experience working in libraries or running programs for youth.