Reference Librarian – Children’s Department, Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley, MA
Posted August 20, 2015
The Wellesley Free Library is seeking a creative and welcoming full-time (35 hours/week) Children’s Reference Librarian to provide the highest level of quality library service to children, young teens, parents, teachers and caregivers.
Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Supervisor, duties include instruction to library customers on how to search for and locate information; providing reader’s advisory service; updating various social media sites; helping maintain the Children’s materials collection; and developing/implementing outreach, early literacy, educational, and enrichment programs for children from birth through grade 8.
The pay range is $25.04 – $31.69 with an excellent benefit package.
Requires:
- MLS
- one to three years of reference experience;
- in-depth knowledge of collection development;
- demonstrated knowledge of effective children’s services techniques; excellent oral and written communication skills;
- strong customer service skills;
- excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet searches and software specific to libraries.
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word document or PDF to [email protected] by September 9, 2015. AA/EOE