Librarian

Connetquot Public Library•Bohemia, NY

About The Position

Connetquot Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented individual for its Children and Family Services Department. The position may be filled at the Librarian or Librarian Trainee level, depending on qualifications. It offers the opportunity to work in an evolving library environment where service, education, technology, and community engagement shape how children and families experience the library. The schedule includes days, afternoons, Friday evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and a monthly Saturday/Sunday rotation. Compensation is $33 per hour for a Librarian Trainee and $38 per hour for a Librarian. This is a noncompetitive Suffolk County Civil Service position.

Requirements

For the Librarian Trainee level: current enrollment in an ALA-accredited master’s program in library science.
For the Librarian level: a master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and a New York State Public Librarian Certificate.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a welcoming, service-focused approach.
Comfort using everyday technology, including email, social media, and mobile devices.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a positive team environment.
Strong interest in serving children and families in a public library setting.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in an educational, recreational, or service setting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver programs and events for children from infancy through school age, with guidance appropriate to the appointment level.
Provide welcoming and reliable reference, readers’ advisory, and referral assistance at the Children and Family Services desk.
Help children and caregivers discover and use the library’s physical and digital resources.
Maintain a working knowledge of library programs, outreach efforts, and community services.
Assist with school visits, outreach activities, and events within the library.
Collaborate with colleagues to create a positive, engaging environment for children and families.
Support the library’s mission of encouraging curiosity, learning, and lifelong engagement with reading and discovery.