Library Assistant-Children’s Department, Nevins Memorial Library, Methuen MA

Posted April 4, 2014

Institution:Nevins Memorial Library

Job:Library Assistant-Children’s Department

Duties/Description:The Nevins Memorial Library is seeking a library assistant to work in a busy Children’s Department. This is a 20 hour/week, part-time position that includes day, evening and Saturday shifts.

DUTIES: Creates and conducts preschool and school-aged programs, provides reader’s advisory and reference service for children and their caregivers using the online catalog, print and digital resources. Uses MS Office products to create program templates, handouts and flyers. Highlights the collection by creating a variety of displays throughout the room.  Uses Evergreen system to perform limited circulation functions (will train). Maintains the order of the children’s collection by shelving books, DVDs and other formats. Reads the shelves. Any other duties or projects as directed by the Department Head.

Qualifications: The right candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, is comfortable working with technology, is detailed oriented and able to work independently and on a team. They must enjoy working with children and their adult caregivers.  Preferred skills for this position include: experience teaching preschool and/or elementary children in a school or library setting, has a Bachelor’s degree or is a student enrolled in a MLS program at an ALA accredited institution.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date:   Open until filled

Send:Please email a cover letter and resume to Kathy Moran-Wallace, Head of Children’s Services, at [email protected] or mail to Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.