October 5, 2009
- Assistant Youth Services Librarian, The Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA
- Children's Librarian, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
- Adult Services Librarian, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
- Assistant Head, Children's Services Librarian, Russell Library, Middletown, CT
Assistant Youth Services Librarian, The Westfield Athenaeum, Westfield, MA
QUAL: Bachelor's Degree required with ALA/MLS preferred plus 3-5 years increasingly responsible experience in library services to youth and families. Excellent customer service and communication skills, knowledge of children's literature, creative programming skills and computer literacy are required.
DUTIES: The Westfield Athenaeum is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, service-oriented individual to help plan, develop, promote and provide services to children and their families. Responsibilities include staff management, reference and circulation services, young adult services, collection development, programming, community outreach, public relations, acting as the liaison to local public and private schools and related duties.
SALARY: Not Stated.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application, resume and 3 professional reference to: Director, Westfield Athenaeum, 6 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085. Applications can also be submitted online to cpennington@westath.org.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Children's Librarian, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
QUAL: MLS with courses in children's literature and programming; one year professional experience working with children preferred.
DUTIES: Provides reference and reader's advisory services in a very busy children's room at branch library. Prepares book displays and booklists. Conducts story time. Temporary Part-Time 7 hours per week thru 6/30/2010
Tuesdays 9:00 - 1:00
Thursdays 10:00 - 1:00
SALARY: $22.24 - $27.74 per hour
TO APPLY: Personnel Department
Robbins Memorial Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
or
email personnel@town.arlington.ma.us
DEADLINE: October 16, 2009
Adult Services Librarian, Robbins Library, Arlington, MA
QUAL: MLS; two years of professional library experiences; experience with automated systems.
DUTIES: Provides reference and reader's advisory services to adult and young adults; selects library materials within assigned areas. Temporary Part-Time 17 hours per week thru 6/30/2010
SALARY: $22.24 - $27.74 per week
TO APPLY: Personnel Department
Robbins Memorial Town Hall
730 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
or
email personnel@town.arlingotn.ma.us
DEADLINE: October 16, 2009
Assistant Head, Children's Services Librarian, Russell Library, Middletown, CT
QUAL: Applicants must have a Master's Degree in Library Science, with at least four years of progressively responsible professional and supervisory experience in a library setting. Excellent backgrounds in children's literature, child development & child life studies are required. Word & Excel are a must. Strong supervisory skills and outreach experience are necessary. Starting date: January 4th, 2010
DUTIES: Russell Library (Middletown, CT) needs an Assistant Head, Children's Services Librarian.
You will be actively assisting in the management, marketing and oversight of a very busy, community-centered, children's services department. Outreach to schools, day care centers and community groups, plus in-library programming are all part of the work day. A genuine avocation to work with children of all ages is essential.
SALARY: Salary range begins at: $52,104.
TO APPLY: Please submit your completed job application and a cover letter reflecting your particular strengths for filling the requirements of this position to: Arthur Meyers, Director, Russell Library, 123 Broad St., Middletown, CT 06457. Applications are available at: http://russelllibrary.org/about_us/employment.html
DEADLINE: October 23, 2009
