Librarian, Youth Services, Chelmsford Public Library, Chelmsford, MA
Posted April 2, 2018
Salary: $48,029 to $69,323 in ten steps
Wanted: Innovative, energetic and versatile librarian to join the Youth Services department of one of the most active public libraries in the Northeast. Must be able to hold baby pig on lap while reading stories aloud. Able to lead Teen Iron Chef without breaking a sweat. We want the kind of person who doesn’t groan when they are seated next to a teenager on a plane, but instead spends the entire flight talking about Stranger Things. Comfortable doing story times for more than 100 people at a time and programs for up to 50 teens at once. Flexibility is key–be ready to propose and plan new programs without being constrained by “what we’ve always done.” Should be current on youth development trends and current issues and be excited to put the right book into a child’s or teen’s hands. Responsibilities include weekly story times, oversight of the teen volunteer program, shared collection development responsibilities for children’s and YA, and, most of all, participating in and building on our busy (and growing!) schedule of children’s and teen programs (over 400 per year with over 13,000 in attendance). This position will have scheduled hours on both the teen desk and children’s desk. Candidates should be strongly invested in youth literature (be ready to tell us about your favorite children’s book and to “sell” us on a current YA book/movie/game during the interview!).
Qualifications:
- M.L.S. from an ALA accredited institution
- One to three years of experience in children’s/teen services
- Story time and program experience
- Strong knowledge of reader’s advisory and youth literature
- Good understanding of technology and social media
- Experience working with schools and other social agencies a plus.
Closing Date: April 23, 2018
Send: To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and a short, sample video of you presenting a program or story time – (it does not have to be movie star quality) to Becky Herrmann, Library Director via email to [email protected]
This position is represented by the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569. The Town of Chelmsford is an EEO/AA Employer