Do you love working with teens? Helping them find a great read, the answer to a homework problem, and just brightening up their day?  The White Plains Public Library has openings for Part-Time Librarians in our Youth Services Department, with a focus on working in the Edge, our teen library.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Providing circulation assistance, customer service, reference, reader’s advisory, and homework help in the Edge, our Teen Library for grades 7-12.

• Overseeing the Edge during its busiest hours and ensuring teen patrons have a rewarding experience while also following the Library’s code of conduct.

• Occasionally working in the Trove, our children’s library.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science (MLS/MSIS).  Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

• NYS Public Librarian Certificate.

• Bilingual Spanish speaking is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Ability to work with a diverse group of children, teens and adults.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

• Being very approachable and welcoming, while enforcing the Library’s rules and code of conduct.

• Ability to work independently.

Shifts include Monday-Wednesday 4-7pm, Fridays 3-6pm, and some weekend hours.

Rate of pay:  $30/hour.

If interested, please email cover letter and resume by Tuesday, July 8 to: Joshua Carlson, Manager of Youth Services, jcarlson@whiteplainslibrary.org.   Please put “Part Time Librarian Opening” in the subject line.