Children’s Librarian, Saugus Public Library, (Saugus, MA)
Posted October 16, 2025
Description
The Children’s Librarian, working under the supervision of the Head of Children’s Services, develops, plans, and implements children’s services. The successful candidate will be a friendly, self-motivated, and quick learner who is able to handle a variety of tasks. This is a benefited position which includes vacation, sick leave, personal time, and health insurance.
Responsibilities
Daily job responsibilities/functions to include, but not limited to:
- Provides information about Library services, resources, and policies
- Provides reference and reader advisory services to children and adults to include use of materials and databases.
- Plans and executes children’s programming.
- Creates, builds, and maintains displays promoting children’s collections and services.
- Provides day to day room supervision in a busy Children’s Room.
- Assists in planning and providing community outreach.
- Assists in selection and maintenance of the children’s collection.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in library science from or degree candidacy at an accredited library school preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong technical skills including social media, web content, online calendars.
- Knowledge of the internet, and commercially available library software
- Demonstrated knowledge of children’s literature and resources.
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to quickly and professionally search databases, internet resources, and catalogs to find needed information
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize work.
Hours and Compensation
Schedule: 24 hours per week (includes one evening and a Friday/Saturday rotation)
Pay Rate: (Union Scale): $27.5574 to $32.0990 per hour (Five steps)
How to Apply
Close Date: Open until filled.
Application: Please e-mail all cover letters/resumes to Human Resources Manager, Shalini Malik at [email protected].