Substitute Children’s Librarian, Watertown Free Public Library, (Watertown, MA)
Posted June 18, 2024
The Watertown Free Public Library is in search of a librarian or librarian-in-training to join our team. This position is heavy on youth-focused customer service working on the children’s public service desk offering reader’s advisory, answering phones, and assisting young patrons and their caregivers. The department is located in a discrete room on the first floor with a service desk staffed by one or two librarians. This position is best suited to someone comfortable working independently and confident making well-informed judgment calls.
Eligible candidates will:
- Have an MLS or be enrolled in an MLS program with coursework in reference services and Children’s literature completed
- Learn new hardware and software such as the Sierra ILS and MLN OPAC with ease and minimal hands-on training
- Have experience working with enthusiastic and boisterous youth in any environment (library, school, camp, etc.)
- Demonstrate a strong familiarity with and interest in Children’s literature
- Have experience providing excellent customer service
We welcome library school students, new graduates, and experienced librarians for this position; it’s not necessary that you’ve worked in a public library before as long as you believe in and want to be a part of the important work that public libraries do. Previous experience working with children is required and non-negotiable.
Complete job description is available online.
Schedule
This is an on-call position, hours are given as needed. Most shifts are scheduled 2-4 weeks in advance with occasional short notice needs. The most frequently needed shifts are weeknights from 5 pm-9 pm or 6pm – 9pm. There are occasional needs for weekend shifts, most often Saturdays 9 am-5 pm and Sundays from 1 pm-5 pm. Sundays are paid at 1.5 times regular pay.
Hourly Rate: $31/hour
Instructions:
To apply please email cover letter, resume, and list of three references as one PDF attachment to Theresa Maturevich, Assistant Director at [email protected]. The job is open until filled. Priority is given to applications received by 07/03/2024.
The City of Watertown is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Theresa Maturevich, Assistant Director (she/her)
Watertown Free Public Library | 123 Main Street | Watertown, MA 02472
617-972-6438 | [email protected] | www.watertownlib.org When writing or responding, please remember that any email sent or received by an employee of the City of Watertown is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (M.G.L. c. 66).