Head of Children’s Services, Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford, MA
Posted August 12, 2016
Posting Date: August 11, 2016
Salary: $51,143 to $72,424 in ten steps
Hours: 37.5 hrs. per week
Schedule: To include one night and a Saturday rotation
Full Time -37.5 hours including 1 night and a Saturday rotation
Duties/Description:
Wanted: Innovative, energetic and versatile librarian to lead the children’s department in one of the most active public libraries in the Northeast. Must be able to hold baby pig on lap while reading stories aloud. Able to lead bubble dance parties in a single bound. Comfortable doing story times for more than 100 people at a time. Flexibility is key. Strong leader in the profession, up on child development trends and issues, ready to put the right book into a child’s hands. We want the kind of person who doesn’t groan when they are seated next to a small child on an airplane but instead spends the flight doing finger plays and telling stories. Responsibilities include leading a talented staff of 5 people, managing the Children’s collection and budget and overseeing a busy schedule of programs per week – (over 400 per year with over 13,000 in attendance).
The Head of Children’s Services proactively represents the library throughout the community and to agencies and organizations serving children and youth, as well as being part of the library’s management team.
Qualifications:
- M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution
- Three to five years of experience in children’s services, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of reader’s advisory and children’s literature
- Good understanding of technology and social media
- Proven record of management experience.
- Experience working with schools and other social agencies a plus.
Closing Date: September 2, 2016
Send:
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and a short, sample video of you presenting a story time – (it does not have to be movie star quality) to Becky Herrmann, Library Director via email to [email protected]
This position is represented by the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569. The Town of Chelmsford is an EEO/AA Employer