Children’s Librarian I – Allston branch, Boston Public Library, Boston, MA
Posted July 17, 2015
The successful candidate will participate in services to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on service to children and will perform professional work requiring application of professional knowledge of literature, bibliographic sources and services with a concentration on children.
Salary: $45,903 – $61,902, DOQ. Competitive benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education -Master’s degree in library and information science.
Experience – Knowledge of children’s literature including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to children’s literature and work; knowledge of the techniques of programming for children; interest in children and in library work with children; willingness and ability to develop strong interactive community relationships; willingness to assume responsibility and carry out assignments independently; good oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases; ability to work well with staff and public; initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, courtesy. Will supervise professional and non-professional staff as assigned.
Requirements
- Residency – Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire
- CORI – Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston
Complete job description and application available at: www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/
Direct link to job posting: https://recruit.cityofboston.