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

Posted January 27, 2020

Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting opportunity in a recently updated Children’s room? This role provides assistance to children and adult patrons in use of all library resources including using the online catalog, databases, Internet, etc. Assists in collection development and program development, including story hours, reading clubs, outreach to area preschools and daycares, and other events. Maintains children’s web page; and assists with all matters related to Children’s Room circulation of materials. Must maintain knowledge of children’s technology and programming developments. Must be committed to providing a high level of public service and maintaining an orderly and calm atmosphere in a very busy Children’s Room. 

 

Requirements

Requires MLS with a minimum of one year library & children’s programming experience, knowledge of children’s literature and information technology and principles and practices of library work.

 

This full time, 35 hour per week, position is part of the Belmont Librarian’s Association Union. Appointment to this position is contingent on satisfactory results of a preemployment physical exam, drug screening and CORI background check. The hourly pay range is $29.95 and includes a full benefit package, 4 weeks of vacation, and the opportunity for professional development.

 

To Apply

Resumes with the Required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax 617-993-2741 by the closing date of February 21, 2020.

 

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form, available from the Town’s website, www.belmont-ma.gov, by emailing [email protected], calling (617) 993-2740 or by visiting the Human Resources Department at the Belmont Town Hall. Applicants may attach resumes to the Town application form as additional information but cannot use this in lieu of completing the required form. 

 

All full-time and some part-time employees will need to complete a preemployment physical and drug-screening examination. Both full-time and parttime positions require a CORI criminal background screening. The Town reserves the right to modify the application deadline and/or accept applications after the deadline in order to best serve the interest of the community. 

 

After the submission deadline, the Human Resources Department and a review committee will review all completed applications and will select the most highlyqualified respondents for interviews. The Town will acknowledge receipt of completed applications that it receives and will only further contact individuals who the Town selects to interview. 

 

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Town’s Human Resources Department. Please address all questions regarding the Town’s hiring process to:

 

The Town of Belmont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.