POSITION OPEN July 7, 2010
Where: Norfolk Public Library
Title: Sr. Youth Services Librarian
Start Date: Sept. 13, 2010
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The candidate selected for this position will be responsible for the full range of children’s services at the Norfolk Public Library, including: selecting all juvenile & YA materials; developing & carrying out children’s programming from infants through middle school; providing reference service to youth, preparing publicity, announcements, & displays; and conducting library orientation tours & programs.
TIME: This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position, including 1 evening/ week; 1 Saturday/ month.
REQUIREMENTS: The position of Sr. Youth Services Librarian requires a Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university, and previous experience working with children, plus previous library experience. Appointment as Sr. Youth Librarian requires 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible public library experience as a children’s librarian, including supervisory experience.MLS/MLIS from ALA accredited college or university,and 1-2 years experience. For appiontment as Sr. Youth Librarian must have 3 to 5 years of increasingly responsible library experience as a children's librarian, including supervisory experience. The Town of Norfolk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The International
Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO-CLC represents this position.
Salary: Youth Librarian $34,962; Sr. Youth $41,514 + benefits package
SKILLS: Leadership ability and high degree of motivation & initiative. Pleasant personality and demonstrated ability to work effectively with others. Knowledge of children’s & YA literature. Computer skills required, including library automation system. Strong written and oral communication skills.
CLOSING DATE: Aug. 2, 2010
Submit cover letter, application, resume, & 3 references to:
Robin Glasser, Library Director
Norfolk Public Library
139 Main St.
Norfolk, MA 02056.
(No e-mail applications, please)
Town of Norfolk is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The International Federation of Professional & Technical Engineers, AFL-CIO-CLC represents this position.
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