Children’s Librarian

The Hull Public Library is seeking a motivated individual to fill a 35-hour per week benefited position that oversees all aspects of Children’s Services. Hull is a coastal town on the South Shore of Massachusetts with a population of 10,000. The Library is located in the former summer home of Irish poet John Boyle O’Reilly. Working under the direct supervision of the Library Director, the Children’s Librarian will be responsible for planning , developing and implementing library services to children and teens, and is responsible for collection development, programming, outreach  and reader’s advisory support.

General work schedule

Mon 11am -7pm Tues 9am - 5pm Wed 9am - 5pm Thurs 9am - 3pm Fri & Sat - 9am - 2pm (alternating Fri/Sat shift each week. Week 1 = Working Friday, off Saturday, Week #2 = Off Friday, Working Saturday)

Employees earn a 2 hour shift differential for the Monday 5pm-7pm and a 5 hour shift differential for the every other Saturday shift.

Hull Public Library values professional development! Opportunities for career development and advancement are available.

Qualifications

Position requires a master's degree from an ALA-accredited initiation; candidates with a bachelor's degree who are currently enrolled in library school with demonstrated progress toward the degree will be considered.

All candidates must have library experience as well as knowledge and familiarity with early literacy skills and children's and teen literature. Excellent communication, technology and public service skills are also required.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$26.64 - $32.72  / hour

Closing Date

How to Apply

Interested applicants should email a resume, cover letter, and list of three reference to Library Director Brian DeFelice at [email protected]