Youth Services Librarian Position L1, Mount Pleasant Providence Community Library, Providence, RI
Posted October 19, 2020
Description:
Providence Community Library is searching for a Youth Services Librarian to work in a busy, neighborhood library. The Youth Services Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive program of service especially, emergent literacy, to young library users, and may provide professional support to more than one neighborhood library.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Selecting and purchasing library materials aimed at children and youth, planning, developing, coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from infants to teens.
- Providing reader’s advisory and reference assistance to parents, teachers and caregivers to develop pre-literacy and literacy skills to children.
- Assisting patrons, particularly children and youth, in researching information on a wide variety of subjects, developing relationships and programs for and with local schools, early childcare centers, and other youth-serving organizations in the neighborhood.
- Creating a welcoming environment in the children’s area which provides for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.
Qualifications:
MLS from an ALA accredited school. Spanish speaking a plus.
Other Information:
Salary is $21.21- 26.94 per hour. This position is full-time 37 ½ hrs. per week w/Benefits.
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and three references to Maria Melvin, HR Manager, [email protected], (401) 467-2700 x. 1606. Outside applications accepted until the position is filled.