Assistant Director/Children’s Librarian, Bacon Free Library, Natick, MA

Posted November 17, 2014

Assistant Director/Children’s Librarian: 26 hours/wk

The purpose of this part-time benefitted position is two-fold. First is to assist the Library Director in the daily operations of the Bacon Free Library; performs professional, administrative, technical, and supervisory work. In the absence of the Library Director, is responsible for the operation of the Library and the supervision of staff. Assists the Director with library tasks related to public services, technical services, budgeting, reporting, training and supervising staff.

Second is to manage the library’s children and young adult services. This position is responsible for programming, circulation, reader’s advisory and collection development for the children, tween, teen and young adult library sections. Candidates must be ingenious in creating programs for this range of patrons.

The Assistant Director/Children’s Librarian is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

Requirements for this position:

Interested parties must have or be working towards an MLS. 3-5 years of library experience is required, understanding of Sierra is preferred. Candidates must be congenial and enthusiastic about working with children, teens and families. In addition candidates must be computer literate; be committed to ongoing professional development; as well as dependable and flexible with regard to hours.

Light, physical effort may be required in performing typical library functions such as carrying and shelving books. Also, frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching and climbing are requirements of this job.

Salary: $22.60-$32.21

Please email resume and cover letter to:

Richard Tranfaglia
Director of Human Resources
Town of Natick
[email protected]

Open until filled