Children’s Library Assistant, Yarmouth Public Library, Yarmouth, MA

Seaside Cape Cod town of Yarmouth seeks dynamic and innovative Children’s Library Assistant to assist in all aspects of Children’s and Young Adult library services, including story times, summer reading program and special events. Helps to organize and maintain Children’s collection. Reference services and readers advisory services in the children’s and teen sections; teaches patrons how to use the library catalog and other technical equipment; assists with circulation; attends library workshops. Assists in grant management; school and community outreach. Manages volunteer schedules. Coordinates publicity, including displays, calendar of activities, press releases and promotion of children’s and teen library activities and services. Compiles youth services statistical data. Assists with special projects and monitoring library youth services budget for the Head of Youth Services. 

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree preferred; Associate’s degree accepted, with 1-3 years’ experience in youth services in a public library. Excellent people skills, knowledge of resources and regulations for library service to youth population from birth to age 18; strong administrative and technology skills; a passion for service, a willingness to learn and a good sense of humor.

This is a full-time, 37.5 hours/wk, fully-benefited position. Open until filled. Yarmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send cover letter and resume to:  Connie Marr, Head of Youth Services, Yarmouth Town Libraries, 312 Old Main Street, South Yarmouth, MA  02664, or email:  [email protected].