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Youth Services Librarian
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Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02334, USA
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State
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Youth Development, Library
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Ames Free Library seeks an innovative, energetic, and knowledgeable Youth Services Librarian interested in working in a dynamic and award-winning library.
This position works in collaboration with one other Youth Services Librarian in the daily operations of the Children’s Room and Teen Den. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing collection development by evaluating books and other materials for inclusion or exclusion.
- Creating, scheduling, and running weekly story times and organizing and promoting programming designed to foster early literacy, learning and creativity in children.
- Effectively planning and implementing Summer Reading Program.
- Developing and conducting outreach programs at schools and other local institutions.
- Maintaining budget for collection and programming.
- Providing reader's advisory service and general reference service in the Children's Room.
- Updating Youth Services webpage, calendar events, and marketing materials.
The position reports to the Assistant Director. This is a full-time position at 35 hours a week, with benefits. Schedule includes evenings and rotating weekends.
QualificationsRequired:
- Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited school.
- Two years or more of youth services and public library experience.
- Ability to work independently.
- Extensive knowledge of children’s material in all formats.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Adept use of Integrated Library Software (ILS).
- Light physical effort required in carrying and shelving material.
Preferred:
- Creativity and initiative in implementing new programs and applications.
- Self-directed, engaged, and enthusiastic work style.
- Superior abilities in the area of reference and reader’s advisory.
- Experience with Workflows.
- Comfortable with both traditional and new technology.
Full Time
EducationMLS/Masters
Salary Range$34.29- $41.23/hour
Salary NotesHourly range in 20 step increments is $34.29 - $41.23. The hiring range is $34.29 - $36.04 (steps 1-6).
Closing Dateopen until filled
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