Part Time Librarian – Children’s/Public Services, Peabody Institute Library, Peabody, MA

Posted January 17, 2019

Job Title:   Librarian

Rate:       $26.06 per hour 

Schedule:   Part-time hours (19 hours/week maximum)

                                                                

Summary of Job Duties:  

To cover multiple temporary leaves, the Peabody Institute Library seeks a part-time temporary librarian to work through August of 2019 in the Children’s and Public Services Departments.  This position requires some evening and weekend hours and the ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling.  Reports to the Director and Assistant Director. Responsible for providing public services to library patrons in the Children’s and Public Services Departments.  Specific duties may include the following:

 

Public Service Responsibilities

● Provide circulation, reference and readers’ advisory services at busy Children’s and Public Services desks

● Answer reference and homework help inquiries

● Assist patrons with library technology; troubleshoot hardware, software/network problems

 

Collection Development and Management

● Develop print collections to meet the needs of children ages 0-11 years

● Use print and electronic selection tools to evaluate materials for children

 

Programming

● Develop and conduct public programs, including storytimes that meet the needs of children

● Maintain public and staff calendars of Children’s Department programs

● Create and distribute promotional material for Children’s Library programs, including summer reading program through press releases, e-newsletter, flyers and social media

 

 Readers’ Advisory Services

● Demonstrate familiarity with materials in the Children’s collection

● Provide readers’ advisory services to children and adults in person, by phone and online

● Create readers’ advisory content for library displays, blog and social media

 

Qualifications:

This position requires a bachelor’s degree and two years relevant experience.  Candidates who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program, who have demonstrated progress toward degree, may be considered.  Experience working with children required; public library experience preferred.  Successful candidate will have relevant experience that includes outstanding technology, communication and public service skills.  Interested persons should contact Library Assistant Director Gerri Guyote for more information at [email protected] .

 

Qualified candidates apply on or before January 23, 2019 at the City of Peabody Human Resources Office, City Hall, 24 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA 01960, or via email to [email protected] or via fax at 978-278-1544.  Optionally, candidates may apply directly to [email protected] . The City of Peabody is an EOE.