Assistant Children’s Librarian, Wayland Free Public Library, (Wayland, MA)

Posted October 30, 2024

Position Title:Assistant Children’s Librarian – Wayland Free Public Library

Hours: 35 hours/week (one evening per week, one Sat per month)
Department: Library
Union/Grade: Library Association / L-4
Salary Range: $54,403 – $70,977, plus an excellent benefit package

Description of position:

The Wayland Public Library is calling all friendly, creative, self-motivated, flexible, customer service-oriented champions to join the Wayland Team as the next Assistant Children’s Librarian.

Under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services, the Assistant Children’s Librarian provides library services for babies through teens, families, caregivers, and teachers. The Assistant Children’s Librarian offers story times and craft programs, helps plan and run the annual summer reading program, provide readers’ advisory, assists with collection development, creates flyers and displays, circulates library materials and does outreach to schools. Supervises the Children’s Room in the absence of the Head of Children’s Services.

Responsible for keeping current with emerging technologies as they relates to youth services. Promotes our programs and services by helping support the Library’s web and social media presence.

Full job description here. 

Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science or Children’s Literature. Will consider candidates who are within six months of attaining a graduate degree. 

Experience: Knowledge of children/teen literature and experience in children’s and teen programming. Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Workplace, Canva, and social media. Knowledge of Sierra preferred.

How to Apply:

Closing Date:             Open until filled

Apply to: Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Manager, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778 or [email protected]. The Town of Wayland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.