Saturday Children’s Room Librarian (Full-Time), Lynnfield Public Library, Lynnfield, MA
Posted November 3, 2021
Description:
The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to join our
collaborative and friendly team as a full-time assistant in our Youth Services
department. This is a great position for someone who loves working with kids and
serving the public in a warm and welcoming community with expectations for high
quality services. We are excited to see what you might bring to the youth of Lynnfield.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assists in planning and conducting in-person and virtual children’s and teen programs.
Plans and conducts story time on a regular basis. This includes conducting programs in-
person as well as live on Zoom and/or recorded and uploaded to YouTube (or other
similar platforms). - Organizes crafts, including preparing supplies for in-person crafts and creating craft kits
for crafts to-go. Carries out other artistic projects to decorate/illustrate children’s
programs, services, and spaces. Works with the Head of Youth Services to develop
ideas for in-person or to-go activities. - Assists in reference and reader’s advisory services for children and teens.
- Works as part of the social media and marketing team, including, but not limited to,
creating and posting content on social media. - Prepares and organizes materials for circulation. This may include shelf reading,
shifting, labeling of collection, or weeding. - Upholds patron privacy laws and confidentiality policies.
- Uses proficient working knowledge of automated procedures to carry out all circulation
functions as well as assigned special projects. - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and some public service experience with children or
an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required
knowledge and ability. Broad knowledge of library principles, methods, materials and
practices; ability to work independently, with care to detail for circulation, programming,
and the general provision of library services; enthusiasm for the provision quality public
service, especially with children; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
ability to exercise mature independent judgment; ability to establish and maintain
effective and harmonious working relationships with others, including the general public.
Upon hiring, applicant must be able to work every Saturday for a 7 hour shift. Additional
substitute hours may be available.
Schedule:
Every Saturday for a 7 hour shift
Salary:
$21.3961/hour, 7 hours per week. Union position.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with preference given to
candidates who apply before November 26, 2021.
How to Apply:
To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:
Lauren Fox, Head of Youth Services
[email protected]