Children’s Librarian, Wiggin Memorial Library, Stratham, NH

Posted October 6, 2014

Our team of top-notch youth services librarians is seeking a third member to re-energize programs and services for elementary-aged children at a fun, award-winning public library.

The Wiggin Memorial Library in Stratham NH is looking for an outgoing, energetic team member to enhance already excellent children’s services, especially for kids in grades one through five. Position responsibilities include collection development, programming, and school outreach. Over the past decade, the library has been named the NH Library of the Year, and awarded Librarian of the Year, Children’s Librarian of the Year, and Trustee of the Year. The library has a strong commitment to youth services as evidenced by the three full-time staff members serving children from birth through high school.

Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic, innovative, and motivated individual with a great sense of humor. You will have an obvious enthusiasm for working with children and empathy for their interests and needs. We need you to be tech savvy, approachable, flexible, and have a “yes” attitude toward customer service. The position requires confidence, resourcefulness, adaptability, and a positive outlook; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively with children of all ages and their families; expert knowledge of children’s literature and trends; performance and programming ability and experience; computer skills, including word processing, Internet searching, OPAC and ILS use, common electronic resources and apps, mobile devices, and knowledge of and interest in resources for children.

Demonstrated success serving children and families is required. Strong candidates will have knowledge of materials selection, reader’s advisory, planning and producing programs, and publicity as well as a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities for the position (including MLS/MLIS from an accredited college or university, accredited Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to child development and/or youth services, successful experience as a children’s librarian or teacher). Beginning salary $37,000 – $39,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent benefits package. Full job description available at http://library.strathamnh.gov. To apply, submit cover letter and resume to Library Director Lesley Kimball: [email protected] or Wiggin Memorial Library, 10 Bunker Hill Ave., Stratham NH, 03885. Application materials must be received by 5 p.m. October 24, 2014 to be considered.

Contact: Lesley Kimball
Wiggin Memorial Library
Stratham NH
[email protected]
library.strathamnh.gov
603-772-4346