New Britain Public Library
Library Associate - Children's Services
New Britain Public Library - New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
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Overview
Title: Library Associate, Children's
Full-time, 37.5 hour per week position, requiring alternating Fridays and Saturdays and one evening per week.
Position Summary:
Responsible for in-library and outreach programs and providing reference and reader's advisory services. Participates in library materials selection and collection maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Plans and implements programs and class/group visits as assigned for children ages preschool through 5th grade, and for adults who work with children
Provides reference and reader's advisory services as scheduled
Participates in library materials selection and collection maintenance. Recommends and orders materials assigned by department manager
Researches and compiles annotated booklists or other devices for encouraging reading and the dissemination of information, including the library's website
Participates in departmental, institutional, and regional meetings as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years' experience in a public library (Children's Services preferred) or two or more years of experience working directly with children and families
Proficiency in Spanish required
Knowledge, Skill & Ability
Demonstrated ability to work with children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a wide variety of people
Considerable knowledge of children's literature and child development
Computer literacy
Physical Requirements
Requires valid CT driver's license and ability to conduct community outreach programs.
The New Britain Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.
Full-time, 37.5 hour per week position, requiring alternating Fridays and Saturdays and one evening per week.
Position Summary:
Responsible for in-library and outreach programs and providing reference and reader's advisory services. Participates in library materials selection and collection maintenance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Plans and implements programs and class/group visits as assigned for children ages preschool through 5th grade, and for adults who work with children
Provides reference and reader's advisory services as scheduled
Participates in library materials selection and collection maintenance. Recommends and orders materials assigned by department manager
Researches and compiles annotated booklists or other devices for encouraging reading and the dissemination of information, including the library's website
Participates in departmental, institutional, and regional meetings as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years' experience in a public library (Children's Services preferred) or two or more years of experience working directly with children and families
Proficiency in Spanish required
Knowledge, Skill & Ability
Demonstrated ability to work with children
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to interact with a wide variety of people
Considerable knowledge of children's literature and child development
Computer literacy
Physical Requirements
Requires valid CT driver's license and ability to conduct community outreach programs.
The New Britain Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.