New Rochelle Public Library
General Statement of Duties:
Under the supervision of the Head of Children’s Services & Assistant Children’s Room Supervisor, the
Librarian I/School-Age Outreach Librarian will primarily handle duties related to children in grades K-5.
The person with this position will build relationships between students, their families and educators
with the library in order to promote and develop library services for this particular age group.
Examples of Work:
facilitate visits both in the library, at schools and virtually based on the needs of classrooms and
create tools and materials other Children’s staff can employ when facilitating visits in the
absence of the School-Age Outreach Librarian
meet with parents and school staff to learn ways the library can improve current offerings and
to explore ideas for new programs and services that will help students succeed
attend school and community events, such as parent-teacher nights, career days, street fairs
etc., to advertise library services and, when possible, broaden our patron base by creating
library cards at these events
provide programs both in-house and off-site for day camps, after school programs, Boys & Girls
clubs, etc. to further promote the library and its services
with Children’s Room staff, develop programming targeted towards school-age children to
entice regular visits to the library and our online portals
visit schools prior to the start of our Summer Reading Program to advertise and encourage
participation
build relationships with teachers and school administrators so we can be better prepared for
summer reading lists and upcoming assignments and raise awareness of relevant library
activities and services
oversee the Homework Help program and supervise its tutors in order to ensure the program’s
success
work within an allotted budget to purchase appropriate library materials, for both recreational
and educational use, targeted to K-5 students for circulation
partner with the Teen Services Librarian on interdepartmental programs and activities so that
children progressing from grade school to middle school will transition smoothly from the
Children’s Room to the Teen Room, strengthening their prospect of becoming continuous library
users.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Understanding of recent trends, issues and initiatives in the field of Children’s Librarianship. Knowledge
of children’s literature, both past and current. An outgoing personality with the confidence to foster
relationships with educators and other community stakeholders. Ability to create innovative and
engaging programs and displays. A friendly and effective communicator with children and adults of
various ages. Self-motivated and organized with the ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of basic
Microsoft office programs; Evergreen and/or other integrated library systems; and online tools such as
Google Workspace. Familiarity with the library’s online services and databases and the various
electronic devices used to access those services. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
A master’s degree in library and information science from a library school that is accredited by the
American Library Association; possession of a New York State Public Librarian’s professional certificate
Information About the New Rochelle Public Library School District: The Library (www.nrpl.org) is a
school library district serving the City of New Rochelle with a population of nearly 83,000 and an annual
budget of $7 million.
Compensation: This is a Civil Service appointment represented by CSEA. Salary upon appointment will
be in the range of $61,679 – $74,237 depending on experience and qualifications. 36 hour (September –
June)/33 hour (July – August) work week. Standard benefit package applies including medical, dental
and NYS Retirement System pension plan. Other benefits may be elected. Standard leave package
applies.
To Apply: The application can be downloaded on the City of New Rochelle Civil Service website here.
Please fill out the application completely and email it to the Civil Service office:
civilservice@newrochelleny.com and mail over the original copy to:
Civil Service
515 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY, 10801
no later than 4:00 pm on August 16, 2024