Head of Youth Services, Kent Library
The Kent Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative full-time (35-hours per week) Head of Youth Services to develop and oversee the Library’s children’s and young adult collections and programs. The successful candidate will lead a team including a children's programming specialist, already on staff.
- Leader of the Youth Services Team, planning, promoting, implementing, and evaluating programs for children, young adults, and families. Should be a collaborative colleague who is self-motivated and enjoys working with a team.
- Collection Development: Maintain and develop the children’s and young adult collections, selecting and ordering materials. The Kent Library has a generous materials budget.
Minimum qualifications: MLS or MLIS, New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate, and at least 1 year of experience working with children or young adults.
The salary is between $49,000 and $53,000, depending on experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, NY state retirement program and health insurance. This is a competitive Putnam County Civil Service position.
If you are interested, please send resume and cover letter to cdonick@Kentlibrary.org. and mention "Head of Youth Services" in the title. First consideration will be given to applicants who respond by September 12th.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Youth Services Coordinator, NorthEast-Millerton Library
The NorthEast-Millerton Library is looking for a creative, energetic, and adventurous person to be their new Youth Services Coordinator. The Youth Service Coordinator plans, promotes, and runs in-person and virtual programs for ages birth to 19. Additional responsibilities include but not limited to: circulation, community outreach, and assisting with collection development.
Preferred skills: Library experience or experience working with children, Spanish language skills.
Required skills: tech literate, ability to work with people of varying age and diverse backgrounds.
Schedule: Full-time, 33 hours per week, Saturdays required, occasional evenings.
Salary Range: Starting at $16-$17, dependent on experience and qualifications. Paid vacation, sick and personal days, and some paid holidays.
To apply: send your resume and at least two professional references to rleo@nemillertonlibrary.org.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Youth Services Assistant, Putnam Valley Library
We are currently seeking a part-time Youth Services Assistant to provide excellent service to children and/or caregivers when they visit the library. The position includes assisting with the development and promotion of programs and resources, answering reference and information questions; checking materials in and out; answering the telephone; shelving, shelf reading, and setting book displays.
Qualifications, Desired Knowledge, and Skills:
- Experience working with children
- Strong interest in youth literature, child development, and early literacy
- Ability to use technology/strong computer skills
- Ability to represent the library in a professional manner
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to stand for long periods, lift, crouch, and stoop.
- Enthusiastic and creative
Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Some college is preferred.
Early childhood/elementary teaching experience a plus. Previous library experience is a plus.
Hours: Wednesday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am –
4:00 pm.
Wage: $ 14.00/hour.
Please email a letter of application with your resume to Director Katherine Reilly at
director@putnamvalleylibrary.org with the subject heading "Library Clerk Position."
Library Clerk, Putnam Valley Library
We are seeking a part-time Library clerk to work at our circulation desk. They will be responsible for sorting, shelving, and locating library materials; maintaining organization and the general appearance of the Library; providing simple directional information to patrons; and assisting with the use of the online library catalog, library resources, computers, and other technology or software. Primary responsibilities would include checking items in and out at the circulation desk, working with the public: assist patrons, both in-person at the Library and over the phone, with a wide variety of informational needs.
Qualifications, Desired Knowledge, Skills:
- Strong customer service
- Ability to work well with others and independently.
- Comfort with using technology.
- Ability to represent the Library in a professional manner
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be able to stand for long periods, lift, crouch, and stoop.
- General interest in libraries and reading.
- Requirements: Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED. Some college is preferred.
- Previous library experience is a plus.
Hours: Wednesday 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm.
Wage: $ 13.20/hour
Please email a letter of application with your resume to Director Katherine Reilly at director@putnamvalleylibrary.org with the subject heading "Library Clerk Position.
MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.
|