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The Franklin Township Public Library System is seeking an Intern for Youth Services. Under supervision of the Head of Youth Services, the successful candidate will participate in services to a diverse population with emphasis on service to children, ages birth--12 years.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in the development, planning and implementation of the library’s program of service to children through personal consultations, reference and readers’ advisory services, outreach and programming.
- Presents programming for toddlers, preschoolers and school age children such as story hours, book talks, craft programs, puppetry, book discussion groups and summer reading programs.
- Performs readers’ advisory services and answers reference questions.
- Provides instruction to increase patrons’ skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
- Participates in the development of the children’s book collection under supervision of the Head of Youth Services.
- Assists in the compilation of annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
- Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Enrollment in a master’s degree program in library science from an accredited library school. Coursework in children’s literature and/or storytelling desirable.
- Knowledge of children’s literature including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to children’s literature and work; knowledge of the techniques of programming for children; willingness and ability to develop strong interactive community relationships; willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently.
- Good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases.
- Ability to work well with staff and public.
- Possession of initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to handle active, ambulatory work that may involve repetitive standing, reaching, walking, carrying piles of books and pushing loaded book carts. Dexterity to handle books, keyboards and other small objects.
Terms: Position available mid-September. Salary commiserate with completed coursework and experience. 8 hours per week.
Please send resume and three current professional references to Lana Savron-Abbott, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873, LSavron-Abbott [at] Franklintwp.org by August 15, 2023. Position open until filled, but the library reserves the right to fill the position before the deadline. No telephone calls please.