Children's Librarian - Greenwich, United States - Town of Greenwich, CT

Town of Greenwich, CT Greenwich, United States

1 week ago

Part time

Description

Salary: $27.00 Hourly

Location : Greenwich, CT

Job Type: Part Time Non Represented

Job Number:

Department: GREENWICH LIBRARY

Opening Date: 05/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Statement of Duties

Provides quality patron service to children, their caregivers, and other adults working with children.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university (preferred) or Master's Degree in Library Science in progress, with a focus on children's librarianship; must possess the degree within seven months of appointment to the position; plus one (1) year of experience in library services for children or closely related field.

Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of children's literature and early childhood development principles.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with children of all ages.

Excellent reader's advisory skills experience and research skills in children's literature for pre-school and elementary school children.

Demonstrated programming skills and experience.

Proven ability to provide reference and reader's advisory services to all users and instruct patrons in use of library material, print and electronic resources.

Proficient technology and computer skills to assist patrons. Familiarity with Integrated Library System (ILS) operations, word processing, email, internet searching.

Flexible schedule with ability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans and conducts programs for pre-school and school aged children.

Implements a variety of weekly programs for pre-school and school aged children.

Assists in collection development/maintenance.

Promotes reading through displays, booklists, book talks, and programs.

Supports Town policies and philosophies.

Performs other related duties as required.
Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the recruitment, or any part thereof.

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

Candidates hired into unrepresented positions are not eligible for benefit coverage.

01

Do you possess a master's degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university?

02

If you answered no to the above question, will you be able possess a master's degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university within seven months of appointment ?

Yes, I can obtain within seven months of appointment
No
I already have my Master's Degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university

03

How many months of professional library experience do you possess with library services for children?

Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 years or more

04

Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained this experience. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.

05

This position may require you to work some evenings and weekends. Are you able to work such a schedule?

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