Children’s Librarian, Reading Public Library, Reading, MA
Posted December 9, 2016
Reading Public Library is seeking a temporary Children’s Librarian to perform a variety of professional work related to the conception, planning, and implementation of library services and the direct delivery of services to the public. This position will provide children, families, and caregivers with early literacy, preschool, and grade school programs that inform and educate. Assists patrons with material selection to ensure competency in learning and library use. Position is approximately 25-29 hours per week, including one evening and every fourth Saturday. This is a non-benefited, temporary position for late January 2017 through April 2017.
Applicant should submit an application, resume and cover letter stating their interest in the position, education, training and experience which he/she feels has provided him/her with the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in any subject and a Master’s Degree in Library Science; and
- One to two years of non-professional library experience; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year for year basis.
Applications will be accepted in the Human Resources Office, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867 and online at www.readingma.gov A full Job Description is available upon request Judith Perkins, Human Resources Director, The Town of
Reading is an Equal Opportunity Employer