[Conntech] YA Position - Deadline Extended

[Peggy Ganong]

Full Time -  Children’s/Young Adult Librarian
New Milford Public Library
Deadline Extended   
  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 April 3, 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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