Youth Services Librarian, Whitinsville Social Library, Northbridge, MA
Posted May 4, 2018
The Town of Northbridge is seeking candidates for a full-time (35 hours a week) Youth Services Librarian at Whitinsville Social Library.
Primary responsibilities:
- Develop, promote and moderate programming and events for ages infants through high school
- Collection development, maintenance and cataloging of children’s and young adult books, DVDs, kits and other materials
- Provide direct customer service to patrons of all ages with a focus on patrons under the age of 18 and their caregivers
- Maintain and adhere to all aspects of the youth services budget, spending and deadlines
- Outreach to local preschools, public schools, businesses, and community organizations to promote the library through community engagement
- Demonstrate to patrons how to use self-service options including using their online library accounts and library apps, registering for events & museum passes and downloading e-books & e-audiobooks
- Coordinator and supervisor for high school volunteers
- In absence of Library Director, will manage staff, volunteers, and patrons and assumes responsibility for the building and activities therein
Flexible schedule year round is required, includes nights and Saturdays.
The work is detailed and fast-paced, especially in the summer. Must be able to prioritize tasks and increase output without losing accuracy. Must be able to work independently and with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds from the community. Job involves sitting, standing, walking and using stairs.
Starting salary is $48,817 and includes benefits.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited institution
- 1 year of supervisory experience
- 1 year working in library youth services
- Knowledge of children and young adult literature
- Outgoing, creative & energetic
- Experience with Integrated Library Systems
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with downloadable media & devices
- 5 years of computer experience
- Experience with personal computers, Internet/browsers (especially Chrome) & printers
- Ability to use alpha-numeric organizational schemes
- Experienced with arts & crafts, marketing, and social media management
- Personal transportation to professional development workshops, outreach events and other required travel
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, stand for up to 5 hour, repeatedly bend and stoop to reach shelves, and work under very noisy conditions for up to 1 hour.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience using Evergreen ILS including cataloging and circulation functions
- Grant writing experience
- Experience with teen advisory boards
- Experience with book ordering on INGRAM
- Uses apps on a mobile device
- Reads for enjoyment
- Frequent public library patron
Interested applicants must submit completed Town of Northbridge employment application, cover letter and resume to:
Library Manager Rebecca Sasseville – [email protected]
Subject: Youth Services Librarian Application
Whitinsville Social Library,
17 Church Street
Whitinsville, MA 01588.
Town of Northbridge employment application can be downloaded at http://tinyurl.com/WSLEMPAPP0717
Deadline is Thursday, May 31, 2018 by midnight.
Position will not be filled no earlier than July 1, 2018.