Head of Readers’ Services and Programming, Chelmsford Public Library, (Chelmsford, MA)

Posted May 10, 2023

Do you love answering that age-old question “Can you recommend a good book?” When you go to a party, do you find yourself giving unsolicited reading suggestions to the person beside you? Do you love to talk about books, write about books, listen to books?

If you are excited about creating positive reading, listening, and viewing experiences, and are comfortable planning programs that encourage use of library materials and broaden patron perspectives, we have a job for you.

We are looking for a leader, a go-to member of our management team, and a creative program planner to be our next Head of Readers’ Services and Programming.

If you fit this description, then we would love to talk to you!

The position is a full time, 37.5 hours per week position that includes public service desk time at the Reader’s Advisory Help Desk, in-person, hybrid, and virtual program management, one night per week and one Saturday per month.

Major job responsibilities include the following: providing reader’s advisory services to the community (passive and on demand; in-person, online, and in front of an audience); providing staff training in reader’s advisory methodology and resources; planning and conducting reading-related library programs and outreach activities; and managing the development and maintenance of the fiction and large print collection. This position also coordinates a team of adult services staff to plan and conduct library programs on a wide variety of topics.

Candidates should be versatile, energetic and have a sense of humor. You should be known as a team player who works well with peers and enjoys interacting with people of all ages. Must demonstrate strong reader’s advisory, collection development and programming skills and be comfortable with a variety of web applications and social media. Must have a solid, working knowledge of popular reading material, fiction and non-fiction.

In addition to your introduction letter and resume, please send a sample of a review you have written.

The salary range is $59,258.48 – $84,222.09 in ten annual steps.

Qualifications
MLS from an ALA accredited program required. Management experience preferred, previous experience working in a reference or reader’s advisory position desired.

How to Apply

Application letters and resumes may be sent to Lesley Kimball, Library Director at [email protected].

Closing date 5/23/2023
This position is represented by the Chelmsford Federation of Teachers, Local 3569. The Town of Chelmsford is an EEO/AA Employer