Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Director, Uxbridge Free Public Library, Uxbridge, MA

Posted August 10, 2016

Duties/ Description:

The Uxbridge Free Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative professional librarian. This position oversees all activities necessary to ensure that the library provides inspiring, quality, age- appropriate materials, assistance and programing for babies, children, teens, families, parents, caregivers and teachers. 

The ideal candidate will provide high-quality reference, homework help, reader’s advisory services, and story times.  We need someone who will expand our current children’s programs and collaborate with other libraries, schools, and recreational facilities. The job includes running the Teen Advisory Board and creating programs for teens.  Knowledge and use of social media, computer software, and upcoming technology is required. Collection development and maintenance is an ongoing responsibility. 

As needed, acts in the Library Director’s stead when the Library Director is absent.

The Youth Services Librarian will work collaboratively with the Library Director and other staff in the creation and promotion of library events. Outside community work is required; this includes but is not limited to collaborating with the Uxbridge Public Schools and Early Childhood Groups, such as Beginning Bridges of Uxbridge & Northbridge.

This non-union positon works 40 hours per week, includes some evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications: ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science required.  At least one year of work in a public library children’s room is required or 2 years of related work experience. Knowledge of Evergreen ILS preferred.

Additional qualifications: Knowledge of computer applications and use of electronic library resources, familiarity with summer reading programs, coordinating, promoting, and running programs for children of all ages and their families. Comfort with social media and learning new technology. Need to be a team player who can manage and work with staff and patrons of all ages.

Physical Requirements: The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, speak, listen to others, and use hands to operate equipment for extended periods of time. Candidate must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.

Salary: $46,000.00

Closing Date: August 31, 2016

Send: email resume, cover letter and three professional references to Ann-Margaret Thomas, Library Director at [email protected]  or mail to Uxbridge Free Public Library, Attn:  Ann Thomas, 15 N. Main St., Uxbridge, MA  01569