[Conntech] Job Opportunity - Children's/YA Librarian

[Peggy Ganong]

New Milford Public Library has a position opening for a full-time,
Children's/YA Librarian:

 


Full Time -  Children's/Young Adult Librarian
New Milford Public Library


 

New Milford Public Library seeks a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic
individual who enjoys working with children from birth to Grade 8, with
focus on Grades 6-8. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills,
like working as part of a team, extensive knowledge of children/YA
literature, strong reference and reader's advisory skills and experience
creating and executing children's programs.  This position requires contact
and outreach to schools and other organizations that service children.

 

Qualifications: MLS or MLS candidate (ALA-accredited school), experience
working with children of all ages, particularly Young Adults. Position is 40
hours per week; includes one evening per week, one Saturday and Sunday per
month.  Salary: $40,200 per year plus benefits package.

 

For a full application contact: Marilyn Gunerman, Administrative Assistant,
New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT 06776 or (860)
355-1191 ext. 208 or at http://www.biblio.org/newmilford. Applications due
by March 27, 2008.

 

NEW MILFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY

YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN 

 


JOB SUMMARY


Department: Children's Library Services

Schedule:     Full time (40 hours per week); minimum of one evening per week
and one Saturday or Sunday per month required

Salary:          Set at beginning of fiscal year

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

            Responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating programs
workshops and other activities for Young Adults in grades 6, 7, and 8.

            Acts as Assistant to the Children's Services Librarian,
performing other professional duties

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

            Works under the direct supervision of the Children's Services
Librarian. Departure from established rules and procedures is reviewed with
the Children's Services Librarian in advance of action.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

            Supervises Children's Services Associates in absence of
Children's Services Librarian

 

MAJOR DUTIES

            Plans and executes programs for young adults (grades 6 - 8)

            Responsible for publicizing YA (grades 6 - 8) programs. 

            Visits all sixth grade classrooms a minimum of once per year

            Serves as liaison to middle school library media center

            Develops cooperative projects with other agencies that provide
young adult services for children (grades 6 - 8).  

            Develops and maintains the YA collection (6 - 8 grades)

            Assists patrons with reference inquiries, use of the on-line
catalog, Internet, electronic and print resources

            Plans and executes preschool and school-aged programming

In conjunction with the Children's Services Librarian, develops departmental
goals and objectives including planning for technology

               Provides customer service with a goal of excellence

 

MINOR DUTIES 

            Assists Children's Services Librarian with the selection of
children's materials

            Assists Children's Services Librarian with the development and
implementation of children's programming

            Assists with the development and implementation of outreach
programs for children

            In the absence of the Library Director is responsible for the
operation of the library as provided for in the Table of Organization

            Performs other duties as required

            Maintains an up-to-date manual of procedures

 




REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge and Ability: Knowledge of Windows and other graphical interface
applications

                                                Knowledge of integrated
library systems

                                                Knowledge of national
standards for children's literature 

Knowledge of library resources for both children and young adults (grades 6
- 8)

Respect for children and young adults and their needs

Ability to deal with the public, especially parents and teachers

Ability to work with a minimum of supervision

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to carry materials up to 20 pounds and arrange furniture and
equipment necessary for a variety of programs

Ability to sit at a desk or on low seating or the floor or stand and work
continuously for extended periods of time while performing job functions

Possession of a valid driver's license

Ability to reach 6 feet high to obtain books, materials

            Experience:       Minimum of one year providing services to
children and/or young adults in a public library

Education:        ALA accredited MLS

 

Approved by Library Board of Trustees: 3/21/2007

 

 

 

 

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Peggy Ganong

Library Technology Coordinator

New Milford Public Library

24 Main Street

New Milford, CT  06776

tel. (860) 355-1191 ext. 211

 

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