Youth Services Librarian, Newbury Town Library, Byfield, MA

Posted June 14, 2016

The Newbury Town Library is looking for a dynamic, creative and energetic individual to meet the needs of a geographically diverse community.  Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Youth Services Librarian is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating all children’s and young adult services.

The successful candidate will bring the ability to create a positive environment for enjoyable and productive library experiences to the children, parents and caregivers.  The ideal candidate will be a strongly collaborative, flexible, team player.  The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for ordering pertinent materials in a variety of formats, maintaining a relevant collection and creating programming for all ages and areas of the community.  Strong customer service skills and knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, as well as internet and technology literacy is required.

Experience working with children and/or teens in a public or school library setting.

MLS preferred from an ALA accredited library school with coursework in children’s services, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary:
$19.77 per hour- 28 and 32 hours per week.  Includes evenings and 2 Saturdays per month. Benefits included.

To Apply:
Interested candidates may email a cover letter, resume and names of three references to [email protected] or mail to
Jean Ackerly, Director, Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt Street, Byfield, MA 01922

Position is available immediately.  Closing date is June 30th