Children’s Librarian, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA

Posted August 3, 2016

Enthusiastic individual wanted to work in the Children’s Department of a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and electronic resources.

Qualifications include: ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science; more than 1 year computer/electronic database experience; 5 years’ professional library experience, preferably in a Children’s department, or any equivalent combination of education and experience; strong interest and comfort in working with children and families; comfort and confidence in all matters of technology including experience with social media; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public with wide ranging needs in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to perform under pressure, including handling emergencies; excellent communication, customer service and instructional abilities; extreme creativity; stellar problem solving and computer skills. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Personnel Department.

Duties include: Working under the direction of the Head of the Children’s department. Responsible for collection development, readers’ advisory support, programming and outreach. Serve children and families by locating materials and information via all print and electronic resources, in person and on the telephone. Answer telephones, check items in and out, deliver materials to day care centers, register patrons, maintain patron accounts and other general Children’s desk duties as assigned. Assist patrons in troubleshooting personal computers, library OPACs and various other types of electronic equipment. Respond to patrons’ questions and concerns. Interpret and enforces library policies. Participate in Minuteman group(s) and other professional development workshops; Refer patrons to other departments and institutions as appropriate. Perform other duties at the discretion of supervisors.

Preferred qualifications: Fluency in Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole or Portuguese; facility with social media, basic print or web design; familiarity with III Sierra software; experience with marketing and outreach.

35 hours per week

Weekly schedule to include a minimum of one evening/week, plus a minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month including July & August.

Starting salary $62,683 excellent health & retirement benefits

Deadline to apply: September 2, 2016

Qualified candidates should submit:

• Completed City of Waltham employment application (http://www.city.waltham.ma.us/personnel-department)
• Resume
• Letter of interest and
• Three letters of professional reference to:

Mary Gullotti
Personnel Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356