The County of Chester

is an Equal Opportunity Employer

and Complies with the

American with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Requisition# 01509
Title PT Librarian – Youth Services
Department Chester County Library
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA
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This part-time position is responsible for serving children and teens and their families in a high-volume,
fast-paced District Center Library. The Youth Services Department has annual circulation of 400,000 plus
items, a collection of more than 75,000 items. The department offers 15-20 programs per week, an
active outreach program, and more. The librarian assuming this position will be responsible for planning
and presenting storytime for preschoolers (Infants through Kindergarten) and Mother Goose programs
for preschoolers, as well as assisting with other programs and reference and readers’ advisory services.

This position requires an MLS, ALA-accredited preferred, with at least one year’s relevant experience,
knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, knowledge of child development, and experience
planning and presenting programs. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication,
organization and teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of work with
library customers of all ages.

Required physical abilities: to operate a keyboard; to kneel, bend, reach, stoop; to stand and walk for
most of the day; to repeatedly lift, move, handle and shift library materials weighing up to 25 pounds
and push carts of up to 125 pounds.

All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of
criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the
Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted
through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt

Salary Information: $26.69 per hour

Shift: Hours will vary including nights and weekends

Weekly Hours: 10

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Original posting date: 8/1/2022

To apply, contact County of Chester Human Resources:

Apply online at www.chesco.org; Job Inquiries: 610-344-6698