Children’s Reference Librarian (Part-Time), Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley, MA
Posted March 6, 2019
The Wellesley Free Library is seeking a fun, flexible, and fearless part-time (16 hours/week) Children’s Librarian to provide high quality library service to children, young teens, parents, teachers, and caregivers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Children’s Services Supervisor, duties will include:
- Reference desk service
- Extensive reader advisory
- Children’s materials selection
- Developing/implementing STEM, early literacy, outreach and enrichment programs for children from birth through grade 8.
Saturday and evening hours required.
Salary: The hourly rate is $26.71 and the position is not benefit eligible.
Requires:
- MLS
- One to three years of reference experience
- In-depth knowledge of collection development
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective children’s services techniques
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, e-mail, Internet searches and software specific to libraries.
To Apply:
Submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Department, Town Hall, 525 Washington St., Wellesley, MA 02482 or e-mail as a Word document or PDF to [email protected] by March 21, 2019. AA/EOE