[OPLINLIST] employment opportunity

[Anne Lowery]

*Children and Youth Public / School Librarian*

The New London Public Library is seeking a full-time experienced, 
flexible, and creative Children and Youth Librarian with School Media 
Specialist credentials to support the growth and development of library 
services to children and young adults for both the New London Public 
Library and the New London Local School District. Under the general 
supervision of the Library Director, the Librarian will work with 
patrons, students, parents, teachers, and reading specialists to support 
student learning and achievement by coordinating the activities of the 
Public Library and the New London Local School District.

The Librarian will collaborate with the New London School District in 
the development of student literacy through the administration of the 
library media program, provide specialized instruction to students and 
teachers, and oversee the selection, organization, utilization, and 
maintenance of both the Public Library’s children and youth collection 
and the school library’s Media Center and curriculum resources. The 
right candidate should possess maturity, dedication, high integrity, and 
good judgment, the ability to self-reflect, and the courage to grow as a 
library leader. We can offer you a unique and rewarding experience in a 
public library and school library setting. .

New London Public Library, a member of the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) 
Consortium, is a school district library, established in 1916, and 
serving a district population of 6,500 residents. The New London Local 
Schools has 825 students K – 12 and a thriving Pre-School program. We 
are located in the south-east corner of Huron County; 34 miles from 
Sandusky on Lake Erie, and 60 miles southwest of Cleveland.

*Required Education and Experience*

  * Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA
    accredited institution and a K-12 School Library Media Licensure or
    the ability to apply for it within six months of hire.
  * Experience teaching, modeling, and coaching educational technology
    for both students and teachers preferred.
  * We will consider a student currently enrolled in an ALA Accredited
    institution in Library and Information Sciences program with course
    work required for a School Media certification.**
  * Valid driver’s license required**
  * See detailed job description at:
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VYnN666J0Wq4G2ErHPHInp-3IPbLdYmDH5OMwZELuDg/edit?usp=sharing
    <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VYnN666J0Wq4G2ErHPHInp-3IPbLdYmDH5OMwZELuDg/edit?usp=sharing>**

*Compensation**:*

A starting salary range of $36,500 to $45,000 negotiable depending on 
experience will accompany paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick 
days and retirement plan through Ohio Public Employees Retirement 
System. Health, Life, Dental and Vision insurance is available.The 
qualified candidate must be available to work a flexible schedule, 
including evenings and weekends and occasional split shifts. This is a 
35 – 40 hour a week position depending on schedule.

Position is open until filled. Interested individuals may submit a 
letter of interest and resume along with three letters of reference, 
with preference given to those received by *February 28, 2022 *to:

*New London Public Library*

*Attn: Personnel Committee*

*67 South Main St.*

*New London, OH 44691*Posted:01/21/2022

-- 
Anne Lowery, MLIS
Director
New London Public Library
67 South Main St.
New London, OH  44951
419-929-3981 - phone
419-929-0007 - fax
www.newlondonpubliclibrary.org