Part-time Professional Librarian – Youth Services

The Wayland Free Public Library is seeking qualified candidates for a part-time Professional Librarian position in our busy Youth Services department. We are a very family-oriented Library that places a high value on providing personalized service with an emphasis on being warm, welcoming and inclusive. The part-time Professional Librarian provides readers’ advisory, assists youth, parents and caregivers in locating and requesting age-appropriate materials and information using Sierra and Aspen Discovery. Performs tasks relating to circulation services, responding to patron queries, providing new library cards and related duties. Works closely with the Youth Services Librarian and the Youth Services team in providing programs geared towards pre-school and elementary school-aged children, as well as tweens and teens, during the school year as well as during our Summer Reading Program.

The schedule includes one evening and at least one weekend shift per month, as well as daytime shifts. Must be flexible and able to cover shifts on an as-needed basis. May be responsible for opening and closing the Children's Room on occasion.

Qualifications

Education: Master of Library Science (MLS), or currently enrolled and making progress towards an MLS.

Experience: Demonstrated experience working with children and/or tweens and teens preferred. Experience with social media and Canva a plus.

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$29.55 - $34.69  / hour

Salary Notes

Non-Union, no benefits

Closing Date

open until filled

How to Apply

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.