Employment Opportunity: Weathersfield Proctor Library

Part time Youth Services Librarian

The Weathersfield Proctor Library is currently seeking an energetic, creative and collaborative person to join the staff as our new part time Youth Services Librarian 8- 10 hours per week. Major responsibilities include: plan and implement youth programming including preschool story time, school age programs, and the summer reading program.

The Youth Services Librarian will also assist in collection development; assist at the circulation desk and perform other duties as needed. This position requires significant interaction with the public; the ability to provide reader’s advisory service, reference service and the use of print and digital resources to youth and their parents. Strong multi-tasking, customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential for this position. Computer literacy skills and experience with social media required.
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, plus two years working with youth, preferably in a library environment, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
• Broad knowledge of literature for children and adults highly desired.
• Proven record of strong customer service experience dealing with a variety of patrons
• Prior experience working with children and families in a library or school setting
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong computer skills
• Attention to detail.

Compensation:
Starting salary $11.25 - $11.75

Accepting applications until February 21, 2014
Interviews will begin February 27, 2014

Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to: Nancy Tusinski, Library Director weathersfieldproctorlibrary@gmail.com