Assistant Children’s Librarian, Wayland Free Public Library, Wayland, MA

Posted May 18, 2017

Description of position:

The Wayland Free Public is seeking a dynamic, friendly, well-organized, and tech savvy professional who has a passion for youth services to work full time in our Children’s Room.

Under the direction of the Children’s librarian, plans and supervises programs for youth– from babies through teenagers. Promotes library use through book talks, story times, booklists, school visits, and other outreach activities. Provides reader’s advisory and guidance to children and adults requesting information in the Children’s Room. Assists Head of Youth Services with collection development in all formats. May perform various tasks associated with books and material processing of library materials. Supervises department when Head is absent.

Responsible for keeping current with developing technology as it relates to youth services. Promotes the department by helping to support a web and social media presence. Performs a variety of circulation duties, including patron registration, checking in and checking out materials, collecting overdue fines, and placing reserves. May also assist with administrative work and in the clerical processing of materials.

Must enjoy working with children of all ages. Must be a team player. The job requires tact, diplomacy, and solid computer skills.

Minimum entrance requirements:

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Master’s in Children’s Literature, or within 6 months of earning degree. One (1) year’s experience working with or supervising children.

Salary: $47,848-$62,408, plus benefits

TO APPLY: Send application packet resume, cover letter and town’s application (http://www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_HR/empapp.pdf) on or before May 26, 2017 to:

John Senchyshyn, Assistant Town manager/HR Director
41 Cochituate Road
Wayland, MA 01778

Or email at: [email protected]

The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.