Children Services Librarian, Pembroke Town Library, Pembroke NH

Posted May 15, 2024

Job Description:

Come join our amazing library! The Pembroke Town Library, seeks one part-time Children’s Services Librarian for 30 hours per week. The children’s librarian performs varied administrative and professional library work related to planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Children’s Department, which serves patrons ranging in age from pre-school through grade 12.

Some job duties include;

·         Plans, organizes, and supervises story hours and other programs for children

·         Assists patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities

·         Submits to the Library Director purchase order requisitions for Children’s Department materials, equipment, and other proposed purchases; verifies and refers to the Library Director for payment invoices for Children’s Department orders

·         Selects materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the children’s printer and non-print collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials.

·         Provides reference and reader’s advisory guidance to children, parents, and teachers

·         Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting Children’s Department collections, services, and programs

·         Creates displays to enhance the library experience and to promote use of library resources

·         Maintains knowledge of the automated circulation and technical services systems and assists with circulation and technical services tasks, as needed

This job will require frequent bending, lifting, kneeling, carrying, pushing and standing with very little sitting.

Full job description available upon request from email listed below.

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution OR minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and 3-years’ experience working with children’s library services, children’s literature and reference resources, and online searching preferred. Some supervisory experience is a plus.

Benefits:

This is a regular part time position only eligible for holiday, vacation, personal and sick time.

Hiring Wage Range:

$19-21

How to submit an application/resume:

Please send a resume and two references to: Pembroke Town Library, 313 Pembroke Street Pembroke NH 03275 Attn: Ryan O’Hora, or email [email protected].