Librarian I – Youth Services Librarian – Central Library

Librarian I: Youth Services Librarian – Central Library

The Cranston Public Library is seeking an extraordinary candidate for the position of Librarian I: Youth Services Librarian at the Central Library. The Cranston Public Library (CPL) system consists of a central library with five branch locations. CPL serves a population of 83,000 residents and is one of the busiest public libraries in Rhode Island. CPL is a national recognized award-winning library and most recently received the 2020 Library Journal/Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize. CPL is a member of the Ocean State Libraries (OSL) consortium. For more information on our library, please visit: www.cranstonlibrary.org.

The Cranston Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. The Library is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or other protected class status.

Position Description

Under supervision of the Coordinator of Youth Services, this position is part of the Youth Services Team in the Central Library, with opportunities to contribute to youth services system-wide. This is a 35 hour per week union position with some nights and weekends required.

Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association. One year of experience in public library, youth services preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to function as a member of a team to achieve library goals and objectives.
• Commitment to outstanding public service for youth.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and tools of library science in general and public library service to youth, in particular.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and passion for children’s and YA literature.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide effective customer service.
• Experience with integrated library systems.
• Knowledge of current technological applications for information access. Ability to utilize web-based and subscription databases.
• Basic skills with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Essential Job Functions

• Builds, manages, and promotes extraordinary collections for children, teens, and families.
• As part of the youth services team, helps to develop a plan of service for young people and related populations in the neighborhood based on community needs and library goals.
• Plans, creates, conducts, and evaluates innovative youth programs. 
• Assists library users on the use of library services. Substitutes for professional staff in the library system as needed.
• Operates, troubleshoots and provides instruction on all library-owned technology.
• Contributes to the youth services team's efforts to plan, market, and evaluate system-wide collections and services.
• Incorporates literacy instruction into programming and services, and serves as a community expert on reading promotion and literacy development.
• Stays informed about professional and community developments affecting the library and librarianship. Participates in continuing education opportunities within and beyond the library system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to push carts and bins loaded with library materials.
• Must be able to reach and retrieve library materials at high and low shelf heights.

Other Information
Background and Criminal Investigation (BCI) is required.

Salary and Benefits
Salary range is $53,676 - $73,449.

Full benefits package including vacation, paid sick leave, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance and state pension plan.

This job description is intended to be a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the job and is not intended to list every possible task that the staff member may be called upon to perform.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE  Please submit a letter of interest and resume to ally@cranstonlibrary.org  Applications received by May 9, 2025 will receive first consideration.