General Statement of Duties:
Performs professional and supervisory tasks at the Children’s Circulation Desk. The work is performed under the general direction of the Head of Youth Services and/or Assistant Director. General supervision is exercised over Library Assistants and Part-Time Aides. The Assistant Youth Services Librarian is expected to work 37.5 hours per week with the occasional Saturdays and evening shifts.
General Job Description:
• Maintain workflow at the Children’s Desk
• Maintain the room for neatness, cleanliness and appropriate behavior by users
• Provide direct public service at the Children’s Circulation Desk, including policy explanation, complaint resolution, problem solving, patron registration, fine collection and circulation of materials
• Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services create and/or maintain passive programs
• Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, create and/or run in-person library programs
• Participate as a member of the Children’s room team
• Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, participate in the Children’s and Teen collection maintenance including weeding and shifting.
• Under the supervision of the Head of Youth Services, assist in the merchandising and marketing of the physical collection.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
ability to supervise and mentor, to interpret community interests and needs, to develop systems and methods to get maximum use out of library materials and personnel; ability to meet and deal with people effectively and foster a friendly and supportive attitude towards patrons; ability to foster cooperation among staff.
Physical Demands: The employee is frequently required to stand/sit for a period of time and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs
ALA accredited MLS preferred. Salary commensurate with experience, ranging from the $48,995 -$51,500. EOE
Excellent benefits including health & dental insurance, short term disability, long term disability, PTO and more.
Mail resume with cover letter and 3 references to:
Search Committee
Kelley Library
234 Main Street
Salem, NH 03079
Apply electronically to nducharme@kelleylibrary.org
URL (Link) to online job description/application): www.kelleylibrary.org/_files/ugd/4f1084_10aba9a0d3464ff3b9cf9addab4a4c41.pdf
Closing date for submissions: 8/30/2024
