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Children's/Young Adult Librarian, BiblioTemps (Medway Public Library) (Medway)

BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.

Title:                 Children's/Young Adult Librarian

Location:         Medway Public Library (Medway, MA)

Position Type: Temporary

Start date:       September 8, 2025

End date:         December 8, 2025

Schedule:         40 hours per week; Monday – Friday, some nights and Saturdays

Pay Rate:        $20.75 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience

CORI:               Required

Description:

The Town of Medway’s Public Library seeks qualified candidates for the full time (40 hour per week), temporary position of Children’s/Young Adult Librarian. This position reports directly to the Library Director.

Duties:

·      Manages the Children’s and Young Adult Departments under the general direction of the Library Director.

·      Plans and conducts children’s story times, book clubs, special events and other programs for children and teens.

·      Works with the Makerspace Coordinator and library volunteers to plan and conduct STEAM programs for children and teens.  

·      Provides readers’ advisory, reference, early literacy, outreach, and other library services to children, families, educators, and other patrons.

·      Develops and maintains collection of children’s and young adult materials to meet community needs.  

·      Coordinates activities with schools, preschools, day care centers, and community groups both at the library and at the schools and day care centers.  

·      Prepares and manages Cultural Council and other grants for children's and young adult programming.

·      Performs circulation desk responsibilities and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:  

·      Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution. Recent or current MLIS graduates welcome to apply.  

·      Experience working with and providing programming to children and teens.

·      Knowledge of contemporary children’s and young adult literature.  

·      Enthusiasm, creativity, and excellent written and oral communication skills.  

·      Familiarity with electronic technology and social media.

·      Ability to communicate tactfully and courteously with all ages.



Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer. 

MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.  Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

Full/Part Time

Temporary

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$20.75 - $24.00  / hour

Salary Notes

Based on experience

Closing Date

Closing Date August 27, 2025

How to Apply

Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs 

Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org 

Posted

2025-08-20 |  Quick link to this job