Saturday Staff Librarian – Children’s Room, Lynnfield Public Library, (Lynnfield, MA)

Posted June 28, 2024

The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative person to join our
collaborative and friendly team as a part-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 children’s and teen Saturday programs.
● Organizes crafts and other artistic projects to decorate/illustrate children’s programs,
services, and spaces.
● 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.
● Assists in reference and reader’s advisory services for children and teens. Upholds patron
privacy laws and confidentiality policies.
● Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
● 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.
● Some 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.
● Working knowledge of Google Workspace, Canva, and/or Evergreen is extremely
helpful.
Schedule:
Every Saturday for a 7 hour shift, one 4 hour shift during the week
Upon hiring, applicant must be able to work every Saturday for a 7 hour shift and one 4 hour
shift during the week, to be determined. Additional substitute hours may be available.

Salary:
$23.86/hour (will increase to $24.30 in Fiscal Year 2025), 11 hours per week

How to Apply

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to:
Alexandra Lambright, Head of Youth Services
[email protected]
Closing Date: Open Until Filled