Teen Room Information Specialist

FT Teen Room Information Specialist 

$19.00/hour (for paraprofessional) – $22.00/hour (for individual w/ MLIS degree)  

Hours: Monday-Thursday 1-8pm; Friday 11-6pm; May include some weekend hours 

The Moffat Library of Washingtonville, a public library located in the village of Washingtonville in Orange County, New York and serving a population of 24,000 residents, is seeking a dependable person to work in our active Teen department at our recently renovated historic landmark building.   

Duties include: 

• Maintaining a calm library environment within the Room, which is used by students in 6^th-12^th grades 
• Assisting teens and parents in use of resources in the Teen Room including book selection, researching information, computer usage 
• Assisting Youth Services Head with purchasing and collection development of teen collections  
• Assisting Youth Services Head with developing and leading teen programs 

Qualifications: 

• Experience supervising and working with teens 
• Good knowledge of teen literature, teen development, & programming  
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Library or school experience/degree preferred 
• Students currently studying for their Masters in Library & Information Science or Teaching degrees are encouraged to apply 
• Must be reachable on the OC Civil Service list of eligibles by time of appointment 

Benefits: 

• NYS Retirement System 
• Health Insurance 
• Paid Time off 
  
   Submit cover letter & resume to Carol McCrossen, Director @: cmccrossen@rcls.org with “Teen Room Specialist Position” noted in subject line by August 8, 2022.