Metropolitan New York Library Council is hiring: Children’s Librarian – Libraria

Children’s Librarian – Librarian I at Somers Library

Apply for the Children’s Librarian – Librarian I role at Metropolitan New York Library Council.

Location: Katonah, New York (Somers Library, Situated in Lovely Reis Park in Somers).

Employment Type: Full Time, In Person.

Posted On: May 9, 2025 • Application Deadline: 2025-06-05.

Annual Compensation: $50,000 – $54,000 plus benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide enthusiastic reference and reader’s advisory for children from birth to fifth grade and their caregivers.
• Create and provide dynamic programming for children from birth to fifth grade.
• Maintain a working knowledge and love of children’s literature.
• Collection Development: Maintain the material collection of the Children’s Room, including purchasing and weeding the collections.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the Children’s Room, which includes maintaining the Children’s section of the website.
• Work collaboratively with supervisor and library staff to ensure the library runs smoothly and that policies and procedures are followed.
• Work collaboratively with other town entities, such as the Somers School District and Somers Historical Society, on projects that will enhance the quality of living in the Town of Somers.
• Fill in at the Adult Reference and Circulation Desks when necessary.
• Knowledge of Evergreen a plus.
• Knowledge of Canva, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and e‑resources.

Required Qualifications:

• An ALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies.
• Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to handle detail‑oriented work.
• Commitment to public service and library advocacy.
• Ability to multitask on a variety of duties at once.
• Reachable on the Westchester County Civil Service List for Librarian I.