Youth Services Librarian

The Town of Mashpee Public Library welcomes applications for a full time Youth Services Librarian; $27.98/hour - $29.69/hour commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position works 37.5 hours/week between the Library’s operating hours of 9:00am – 7:00pm, Monday – Saturday. 

Provides professional library services and ensures the delivery of quality materials, services, and programs. Performs reference, collection development, programming, instruction, technology support, and other duties needed to provide core library services to young people of all ages as well as parents, caregivers and educators. Coordinates the youth services operation and activities; trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff, coordinates technical services functions. Creates a climate of friendly and efficient customer service and responds to and resolves patron requests and inquiries.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in library science (MLS/MLIS) is required; at least one year professional experience working in a public library, providing direct customer service in person, via telephone and/or electronically via email is preferred; youth programming experience, and knowledge of children’s and young adult literature is preferred; may consider MLS/MLIS candidates with significant progress toward completion of the degree and general public library experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have excellent customer service, computer, and communication skills. Must possess a valid MA driver’s license (Class D). Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.  

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$27.98 - $29.69  / hour

Salary Notes

commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closing Date

2/18/25

How to Apply

In order to be considered, a fully completed original Employment Application is required (available on the HR Dept. Employment Opportunities webpage at mashpeema.gov). The original application must be received by no later than 4:00pm on February 18, 2025 to:

Mashpee Town Hall, Human Resources Department 16 Great Neck Road North Mashpee, MA 02649

The Town of Mashpee is an EEO/AA Employer Applications from Women and Minorities are Encouraged