Children's Services Librarian

Joshua Hyde Public Library in Sturbridge is looking for a Children's Services Librarian – someone who is dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic with crazy good communication skills and a knack for making patrons of all ages feel welcome and included - to join our library team full time.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:  Providing and planning programs and services to children and young adults to meet the changing needs of the community; Reader's advisory services; Use of online resources; Preparing and presenting outreach programs at daycare centers and preschools; Working closely with home schooling families and public schools to provide materials and programs to support the school frameworks; Selecting, developing, and maintaining the children's collection; Directly supervising Library Assistants and Pages in the Children's Department.

This 36 hour/week position requires one evening per week and occasional weekends, as needed, to accommodate programming.

Qualifications

MLS/MLIS with a minimum of two years experience specifically in children's library services; or four to ten years related experience and/or training.  Supervisory experience preferred. A valid driver's license required.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$26.15 - $35.32  / hour

Salary Notes

Grade 6 with 12 steps

Closing Date

How to Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and 3 professional references to: Becky Plimpton - Library Director, Joshua Hyde Public Library, [email protected] ; Subject Line: CS Librarian

Application period is open until the position is filled, and preference will be given to resumes received by December 6, 2024.  A full job description can be found at https://www.sturbridge.gov/your-government/pages/job-opportunities  ; The Town of Sturbridge is an E.O.E