Youth Services job openings, Medford Public Library, (Medford, MA)
Posted July 22, 2024
PT Children’s Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Library
HOURS OF WORK: 19/Hrs. per Week (2 Openings)
SALARY: Non-Union ($19/hr) – No benefits
Reports to Head of Youth Services. Afternoons preferred, as well as some evenings and Saturdays.
MLIS, degree in process, or suitable library experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Staffs the Youth Services desk.
- Staffs the Teen Desk as necessary.
- Provides Youth Services circulation services.
- Provides children’s reference and reader’s advisory services.
- Assists with daily interlibrary loan processes.
- Maintains awareness of trends in youth services and of issues affecting youth.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum qualifications
Master of Library Science degree or in process from an ALA accredited college or university.
Paraprofessional experience in a public library setting will also be considered. Experience as a youth
librarian is essential. Must have a good knowledge of children’s programming and awareness of trends
in youth services. Must enjoy working with children, teens, and families and have a passion for
children’s literature.
ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford – Room 204
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155
Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to
For the posting, please visit the City of Medford’s website – www.medfordma.org
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PT Teen Librarian
DEPARTMENT: Library
HOURS OF WORK: 19/Hrs. per Week
SALARY: Non-Union ($19/hr) – No benefits
Reports to Head of Youth Services. Afternoons preferred, as well as some evenings and Saturdays.
MLIS, degree in process, or suitable library experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Staffs the Teen Desk
- Staffs the Youth Services Desk as necessary.
- Provides Youth Services circulation services.
- Provides tween/teen reference and reader’s advisory services
- Assists with daily interlibrary loan processes.
- Maintains awareness of trends in youth services and of issues affecting youth.
- Other duties as required.
Minimum qualifications
Master of Library Science degree or in process from an ALA accredited college or university.
Paraprofessional experience in a public library setting will also be considered. Experience as a youth
librarian is essential. Must have a good knowledge of youth programming and awareness of trends
in youth services. Must enjoy working with children, teens, and families and have a passion for
childrens and teen literature.
ADDRESS ALL COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES TO
Human Resources Department
City of Medford – Room 204
85 George P. Hassett Drive
Medford, MA 02155
Or send cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject line to
For the posting, please visit the City of Medford’s website – www.medfordma.org