Youth Services Librarian I - Full Time

Librarian I – Youth Services - Full Time
Voorheesville Public Library

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this appointment.

General Statement of Duties

Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, this position focuses on providing library services to children ages 0-12 as well as teens and adults.

Classification: Librarian I

Job Description: Provides library service to children, young adults and adults, including story times and other programs; selects children’s and young adult materials; assists in maintaining the department’s collections with diversity in mind; promotes use of library materials and services; performs outreach related to early literacy and library service to children and young adults; collaborates with the Voorheesville School District; prepares reports; keeps informed of professional developments; staffs the central reference desk as scheduled and performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities: Passion for children’s and young adult literature; familiarity with current library technologies, including social media platforms and other digital marketing tools; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; experience in planning and conducting children’s programming; an energetic approach to outreach to schools, daycares and community partners; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and a sense of humor. The ideal candidate will have experience in preschool programming and promoting early literacy practices. Creativity, singing or musical instrument ability is a plus.

Commitment to the library’s mission to be a welcoming and safe space where anyone can freely access materials, programs and experiences intended to expand and enrich their lives and to strive to promote literacy, community involvement, lifelong learning and intellectual freedom. Voorheesville Public Library values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications: Graduation from a registered college or university accredited by the American Library Association or registered by the NYS Education Department to grant degrees with a Master’s Degree* in Library Science, Information Services or equivalent.

*Minimum qualifications are in accordance with New York State Education Department Division of Library Development.

Work Schedule: The schedule will consist of days; occasional evenings and weekends totaling 35.00 hours per week.

Supervisor: Debbie Sternklar

Salary Range $55,000-$62,000 plus a generous benefits package

Deadline to Apply: July 17

Apply to: Sarah Clark, Director, Voorheesville Public Library, 51 School Rd., Voorheesville, NY 12186 or [email protected]

Submit cover letter, resume and three professional references.