Children’s Librarian, Raynham Public Library, Raynham, MA

Posted March 19, 2018

The Raynham Public Library seeks an innovative, enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our outstanding staff as the full-time Children’s Librarian.

Raynham is a thriving community of 13,500 located 35 miles south of Boston. Residents value the “small-town” feel of the library, its friendly, knowledgeable and responsive staff, the variety of programming that is offered, and access to collections throughout southeast Massachusetts via the SAILS network.

Service to children is a priority. The Children’s Room was completely renovated and reorganized in 2016 into a bright and welcoming space. In addition to traditional materials, it offers literacy stations, Launchpads, backpack learning kits, puppets, toys and games. The library is applying for a FY2019 LSTA Anytime STEM Learning grant to create a STEM collection for grades 3 through 5.

Under the direction of the Library Director, the Children’s Librarian performs professional and supervisory work in planning, managing, implementing and executing a comprehensive program of library services to children. The work involves developing and managing collections, coordinating and executing programs designed to serve children from preschool through the junior high school level. The goals of the service include fostering literacy, encouraging reading for enrichment and pleasure, providing materials to support school assignments and teaching the use of the public library as a lifelong resource. 

This is a full-time position at 32 hours a week, with benefits that include health insurance, retirement plan, vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Qualifications: 

• Applicants must have a thorough knowledge of children’s literature, a high level of skill in creating compelling programs for various age groups and the ability to communicate with and inspire young readers.
• Two years or more of youth services and public library experience preferred.
• Excellent customer service and oral and written communication skills.
• Adept use of Integrated Library Software (ILS)
• Light physical effort required in carrying and shelving material
• Creativity and initiative in implementing new programs and applications.
• Superior abilities in the area of reader’s advisory
• Comfortable with new technology as well as social media.

Education Required: Master’s in Library Science from an accredited school with an emphasis on services to children.

Salary: $23.85 per hour with annual step increases

Closing Date: April 19, 2018       

Position Available: June 18, 2018

Contact: Applicants should send letter of interest, resume and three references to   

Eden Fergusson, Library Director, 760 South Main Street, Raynham, MA 02767 (mail);

[email protected] (email), or FAX 508-824-0494