Senior Librarian, Head of Youth Services

The Cheshire Public Library is looking for our next Youth Services leader!

Cheshire (pop. 29,330) is a vibrant community located in the heart of Connecticut (2 hours to New York or Boston) and is well-known for its excellent education system and exceptional quality of life.   Join a dynamic team of youth services professionals who work to bring high-quality, early literacy and other educational initiatives to our youth and their families. 

Reporting to the Deputy Director, this professional supervisory position is responsible for the management and operation of the Youth Services Department and its integration and coordination with the other major library divisions.  The Head of Youth Services serves on the Senior Management Team and assists with developing and planning library services and policies.  We are looking for an effective leader with demonstrated excellence in personnel management, budgeting, strategic planning, building community partnerships, customer service and current and emerging trends in serving youth ages 0-17.  This is a 35 hour per week, union position and includes at least one evening and Saturdays in rotation. Starting hourly rate is $38.57.

To be considered for this position, an applicant must have an MLS from an ALA accredited school of library/information science and at least three years of relevant experience. Please see the full job description and list of qualifications here.   Please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and employment application to Jaime LaMere, HR Director, at [email protected] or mail to 84 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410 on or before the close of business on May 31, 2024.