Head of Bookmobile Services, Beverly Public Library, Beverly MA

Posted May 26, 2016

Duties/Description:

Do you want a unique job working with some of the best patrons a community offers? Do you love reader’s advisory and developing close personal connections to your special group of customers? Do you like the idea of bringing the joy of reading to seniors and children?
The Beverly Public Library has an opening to become our next Bookmobile Librarian. Beverly has offered bookmobile service since the 1950’s and it is a vital resource to the community. The bookmobile serves assisted living centers, the city’s Senior Center, the elementary schools and middle school, pre-schools, daycare centers, several neighborhoods, and summer park programs. The bookmobile librarian works with teachers and reading specialists to supplement classroom resources as well as nurture individual reading. The bookmobile librarian works closely with many seniors to match their preferences with new books as well as supplying individual requests.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. Must be able to maneuver a large bookmobile around narrow city streets with ease. Must be able to lift and carry heavy book bags (up to 35 lbs.).

Salary:
$28.91 per hour to start

Please email resume and letter of application to:
Pauline Teixeira, Director of Human Resources
[email protected]

Open until filled.