Youth Services Librarian (Part-time) Job at East Smithfield Public Library in Sm

The East Smithfield Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative and forward-thinking individual to join our team as a Youth Services Librarian. Working under the direction of the Head of Youth Services, this part-time position is 20 hours per week, including evening and Saturday hours. As a Youth Services Librarian, you'll promote and strengthen library services for children and young adults through engagement, advisement, and development of resources and programming.

Salary & Benefits

• $17.00-$26.00/hour based on education & experience
• Paid time off based on hours worked (accrual begins upon hire)
• Retirement plan with employer match (after 1 year of employment)

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Oversees the children’s rooms and fosters a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all library users.
• Serves as an engaging and visible presence for children, young adults and families.
• Provides readers’ advisory and reference services to all patrons.
• Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of children and young adults.
• Plans and facilitates programs for children and young adults; tracks and reports on related data.
• Assists with outreach to local schools and community organizations.
• Performs opening/closing duties.
• Supervises volunteers who work in youth services.

Core Job Functions

• Helps children and young adults access a wide range of resources (print and electronic).
• Assists with Library displays and exhibits, shelves materials as needed.
• Facilitates weekly program offerings, including story time, book groups, etc.
• Contributes to the development and execution of the youth summer reading program.
• Creates promotional materials for programs and events; contributes to our monthly newsletter.
• Develops and maintains professional and personal skills by keeping current with library trends and seeking out professional development opportunities.
• Exhibits flexibility and willingness to help in other areas of the library as needed (ex: covering circulation desks)
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science preferred, bachelor's degree is required. GSLIS students are encouraged to apply.
• Experience working with children and young adults is preferred.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Working knowledge of Koha/Aspen and LibCal are desirable.
• Experience with graphic design (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.)
• Adaptive and effective communicator (verbal and written) to support a diverse audience.
• Meaningful contributor who can successfully work independently and collaboratively.
• Creative problem solver and forward thinker.
• Active learner who seeks to continually grow related knowledge, skills and abilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
• Available to work evenings and Saturdays.
• Physical demands: ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds.

US work authorization is required and a successful candidate will also be subject to a reference check and a background check. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the East Smithfield Public Library are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.