Children’s Librarian (part-time), Newton Free Library, Newton, MA
Posted May 12, 2016
Position Title: Children’s Librarian, Part Time
Department: Library
Location: 330 Homer Street
Salary Range: $26.67-$35.85 hourly in 11 steps/24 hours per week
Grade: S08
Department Head: Philip E. McNulty, Director
Posting: External
The Newton Free Library Children’s Department is one of the busiest youth departments in Massachusetts and serves children birth through 8th grade and their caregivers and educators. It delivers a wide array of programming and outreach to the Newton Community, with 33,077 children’s program attendees in 2015. We have already expanded our extremely popular program offerings to include STEAM based creator/maker programs, utilizing our new 3D Printer. This position assists our full-time children’s librarians in providing excellent customer service, programming, outreach to schools and early childcare centers, reference assistance, readers advisory and special project work as needed.
Hours: 24 hours per week, union benefited position. One evening per week and weekend rotation required.
Qualifications: Master of Science in Library Science (MLS) and experience working in a public library children’s room and leading children’s programs required. Applicants must possess a wide variety of computer skills, including familiarity with automated library systems, databases and common programs such as Word, Excel, etc. Strong skills in customer service, reader’s advisory and programming experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to work successfully in a team setting, and work positively with diverse constituency.
Individuals interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume and completed application to:
https://cityofnewton.hyrell.