Youth Services Librarian, Langley Adams Library, Groveland, MA

Posted November 24, 2014

Works under the direction of the Library Director and is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and maintaining comprehensive children and teen programs. This is a permanent fulltime position ( Up to 37 hours/week) including some evening and weekend hours.

Duties/Description:

• Dynamic, innovative, motivated, team player needed to plan, develop, promote and provide library services for children, teens and their families
• Responsible for selecting and maintaining materials for children and teen collections, coordinating and implementing special programs for children and teens, readers advisory, outreach to schools and other organizations that provide services to children and teens, circulation of materials.
• At times may need to fill in at circulation desk, stack books, assist patrons, and perform other library tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. MLS preferred
• Knowledge of professional library methods and systems, as well as children’s and teen literature and reference resources and practices
• Highly selfmotivated, creative and flexible with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
• Ability to work with children, teens both individually and in groups
• Ability to deal effectively with parents, teachers, and other adults working with children and teens
• Successful candidate must be proficient in the use of computers, especially with regards to web and bibliographic resources
• Must have a commitment to connecting children and teens with literature

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in a typical office environment with moderate noise
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and reach with hands and arms
• Required to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Required to lift on occasion, up to 50 pounds; able to push a cart of materials up to 150 pounds
• Extensive computer work required

Other:

• Shall demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development

Shall perform other related duties as required

Note: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Schedule: 37 hours /week including evening and weekend hours.

Salary: $16-17.68 per hour, plus full benefits including health insurance, vacation, sick, and personal days

Closing date: Open until filled

Please send letter of application and resume to: [email protected] – no phone calls please