Children’s Librarian L-1, Knight Memorial Library
Providence Community Library
Salary:?????$19.19 – $24.72 per hour (L-1 Range)
Hours:??????Full-time 37 ? hrs per week w/Benefits
Posted:?????October 15, 2013
Deadline:?Internal applications accepted through Tuesday, October 29.??Outside applications accepted until the position is filled.
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Duties:
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Providence Community Library is searching for a Children’s Librarian to work in a busy, regional library.??The Children’s Librarian plans and implements a comprehensive program of service to young library users, and may provide professional support to two neighborhood libraries.
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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 toddlers 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, acting as liaison with other agencies in the community serving children to promote the library; creating an environment in the children’s area which provides for enjoyable and productive use of library resources.
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Qualifications:
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MLS from an ALA accredited school.??A student within a semester of graduating will also be considered.??Demonstrated experience working with children is essential.???Spanish speaking is a plus.
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Send resume, cover letter, and three references to:
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Maria Melvin, HR Specialist,?[email protected],?(401) 467-2700?x. 1606.