Monday, August 7, 2023

Children's Librarian - (Part-Time), Salisbury Free Library Salisbury, (NH)

 

The Salisbury Free Library is seeking a friendly, knowledgeable librarian to

design and run the children’s program. 

 

Responsibilities:

  • Plans and implements a weekly Storytime program for children.
  • Plans and implements the summer reading program as sponsored by NHSL, hiring entertainment and running a weekly program at the library.
  • Keep up to date the SFL outdoor Storywalk in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.
  • Collection Development in the children’s collection, as overseen by the Director.
  • Manage day to day operations efficiently, including circulation, interlibrary loan and reference.
  • Follow library policies.
  • Communicate with patrons effectively and professionally.
  • Shelve materials and keep all parts of the library neat and orderly.
  • Process new materials.
  • Oversee operation of technology in the library.
  • Has access to post on the website and facebook.
  • Work cooperatively with the Friends of the Library and the local schools to increase literacy programs for youths.
  • Attend workshops to maintain and improve library skills as needed.
  • Additional duties assigned by the library director.

We are a small, rural library with a population of about 1400 people. The children’s librarian works Thursday evening 4-7 and every 4th Saturday 10-3. In the summer, there is an additional 2 hours per week for a morning Storytime session.

 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Nicole Morency, Director, at  salisburyfreelibrary@tds.net