Salary: $27.00 Hourly
Location : Greenwich, CT
Job Type: Part Time Non Represented
Job Number: 23-24-00236
Department: PERROT LIBRARY
Opening Date: 02/20/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Duties

Develops and plans library programs and events for tweens (ages 8-12) and teens (ages 13-17) in the Youth Services Department of Perrot Library.

Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
The Perrot Memorial Library is located at 90 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in Library Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university plus experience in library services for tweens and teens.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of children's and young adult literature and current materials being published in all formats.
Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative practices.
Skilled in the operation of a wide variety of computer, audiovisual and office equipment related to library operations including the use of computer hardware and a variety of office and library software programs.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively and tactfully with children, young adults and adults.
Ability to work well with volunteer and community groups.
Ability to work independently and with other team members to carry out all of the tasks and charges that are required to give excellent service.
Job Description
Department: Perrot Library
Division: Youth Services
Bargaining Status: Non-Represented
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides quality library services to tweens and teens in the Youth Services Department.
Schedules, designs and develops programs for tweens and teens.
Assists with development of promotional and registration materials for library programs.
Plans, performs and evaluates programs for age specific groups of tweens and teens in the youth services department.
Maintains communication with local schools. Schedules school visits and performs book talks in conjunction with school staff and Youth Services team members.
Assists with collection development, selecting/recommending new materials in the areas assigned and ordering and /or checking orders.
Actively maintains knowledge of current materials for youth.
Provides reference and reader's advisory services in person, by mail, telephone and electronically to library patrons of all ages using appropriate library materials in all formats.
Performs related work as required.
Supplemental Information

All positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position. The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
Candidates hired into unrepresented positions are not eligible for benefit coverage.
01

Do you possess Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university? (You must have completed this master's degree at time of application in order to be qualified for this position)

• Yes
• No

02

How much work experience do you possess in library services for tweens and teens?

• None
• Less than six months
• Six months to a year
• One to two years
• More than two years

03

Please list the dates and name the organizations where you gained the experience in the question listed above. To determine whether or not you are qualified, the experience you list must also be listed in the work experience section of the application.
04

Please provide one or two examples of library programs that you planned or developed for tweens and teens.
Required Question