Part-Time Children’s Librarian, Bedford Free Public Library, Bedford, MA

Posted October 27, 2016

Overview

The Children’s Librarian operates under the supervision of the Head of Children’s Services to provide excellent library service to children and the adults who work with them.

Essential Duties

Foster a welcoming, supportive environment for the children and adults using the library.
Develop the circulating children’s collection in specific areas through the use of appropriate selection tools, focusing on a balanced, useful, and inviting collection.
Plan and lead engaging programs for children from birth to 5th grade and their caregivers.
Offer thoughtful, individualized reader’s advisory and reference services for both leisure and academic reading.
Connect with community members to extend library services beyond the building.
Continue professional development through workshops, online resources, and reading.
Continually consider opportunities for growth in in the Children’s Room.
Work with the Head of Children’s Services to care for the library’s resident turtle.

Qualifications

MLIS or MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution.
Will consider MLIS candidates with significant progress toward completion of the degree.
An understanding of child development, and an appreciation for children.
Familiarity with children’s programming.
Proficiency and comfort with computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, additional world language abilities are desirable.

Salary

$25.57 to $33.09 per hour, depending on experience, with full town benefits.

Schedule

Twenty hours per week with one evening, Saturdays in rotation, and occasional Sunday afternoons from September to May.

Please send a letter of application and resume to Noreen O’Gara, Assistant Library Director, Bedford Free Public Library, 7 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730 ([email protected]). A Town of Bedford application (available online at www.bedfordma.gov) is required.

Applications received by November 19, 2016 will be given first consideration.

The Town of Bedford is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.