The Kent Public Library in Putnam County, NY 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Eligibility for a New York State public librarian’s professional certificate at time of application for appointment.
2. Possession of a New York State public librarian’s professional certificate at time of appointment.
3. One (1) year of experience working with children and/or young adults in recreational, youth, park service, cultural or educational enrichment activities.”

There are currently two ways that an individual can meet the educational requirements to receive a professional New York State Librarian Certificate:

1. Hold an ALA-accredited Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS)or a library degree from a library school located explicitly in New York.
2. Have six graduate credit hours from an ALA-accredited school, hold a New York State Public Librarian conditional certificate, and have two years of satisfactory professional experience at a library located anywhere in the United States. For further information on qualifications needed to hold a New York State Public Librarian conditional certificate, please visit Westlaw website.

The salary is between $55,000 and $58,000, Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, NY state retirement program  and health insurance.

If you are interested, please send a 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 29

This is a competitive Putnam County Civil Service position. For more information, please go to https://kentlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hiring-Head-of-Youth-Services.docx.pdf