Children’s Resource and Services Librarian, Perkins School For The Blind, Watertown MA
Posted July 18, 2014
Children’s Resource and Services Librarian
Department: Braille and Talking Book Library
Schedule: Full-time
Come join a team with a mission and make a positive difference in the life of a child! For over 180 years, Perkins School for the Blind has provided quality educational and residential services to students who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind, empowering them to reach their maximum potential. Perkins School for the Blind embraces diversity in ability, thought, culture and belief. We provide equal education and employment opportunities and value the unique talents and contributions of all of our students and staff.
This position is responsible for the provision of resources and services to children and young adult patrons, and agencies serving such patrons of the library. The ideal candidate will conduct outreach activities to expand the users of the Library and heighten awareness of services, as well as serve as library web master and technical advisor through management of the library web site, web application and development of publications and web authoring.
Responsibilities include:
- To determine task priorities and procedures for children and youth services in consultation with other appropriate staff.
- To develop and maintain informational resources on agencies, programs and services available to children and youth with disabilities.
- To select books and provide on-demand searches for patrons and agencies and identify other sources of alternative media materials for titles not available from the Library
- To coordinate the
- To make presentations to groups, workshops, conferences, in-service seminars, and other activities to increase and expand the service to eligible users.
- To serve as library web master and technical advisor in management of the library web site, web application development of publications, web authoring; to ensure electronic publishing standards and Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Guidelines are in place.
- To write and/or edit various publications and specialized newsletters targeted to children, youth, and educators to assist and promote utilizing the service effectively.
- To assist in the development, marketing and communications efforts as needed, oversee photo shoots for publications, and act as a gatekeeper of the graphic standard guidelines.
- To perform other related duties and task as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
- Three (3) years Library of Congress program
- Experience in children’s services, or equivalent of combination of education and experience
Preferences given to candidates with:
- Experience in direct web design
- Knowledge of Braille and/or American Sign Language
Benefits: We provide a complete benefits package, which includes, recess time, tuition reimbursement, medical and dental insurance, LTD and Life insurance, retirement programs and staff development and training.
For a more detailed description of the position and to apply, please visit our website http://www.perkins.org/careers/ and submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
Perkins seeks to enhance its community of intellectually, culturally, and socially diverse individuals to enrich the educational experience of our students. Applicants from a multicultural background, are bilingual, and/or who have relevant life experience are encouraged to apply.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER