Part Time Children’s Librarian, Springfield City Library, Springfield, MA
Posted September 20, 2015
The Springfield City Library is growing and working towards a Brighter Future for Springfield Today! Our branch hours, visitor counts, and program attendance have risen dramatically under our “Rethink: Springfield City Library” plan (http://slidesha.re/1etabSa), which focuses on seven core missions, including Early Literacy and Elementary Services. The successful candidate will join one of these energized teams and work with colleagues to make a big impact on Springfield residents. The successful candidate will work primarily with children and their parents, caregivers, and teachers. The position responsibilities include public service, programming, outreach, and collection development.
This part-time (18.5 hours/week, limited benefits package) Children’s Library position is based in the Central Library’s Children’s Room. Responsible for the provision of children’s programs and services for the Central Library, including collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, reference services, outreach and similar duties pertaining to children’s services, and assisting in developing and providing system-wide children’s services.
Job Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science. Some library experience preferred but not required.
The City of Springfield has a residency ordinance. See the City website for more information on this job and to apply. (Details below.)
Salary: $23.01/hour; 18 1/2 hrs./wk. with limited benefits package
Closing Date: Monday, 09/28/15 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Apply: on the City of Springfield’s website: http://bit.ly/1V0GVg2 or http://www.springfield-ma.gov/