Assistant Children's Librarian (Part-time), Beverly Public Library (Beverly)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Beverly Public Library is seeking an Assistant Children's Librarian (Part-time) in Beverly. The role supports the Head of Children’s Services, works 14 hours per week plus one weekend monthly, and involves supervision in the department, program planning, and engaging with children and families.

The position requires MLS/ALA-accredited degree or current MLS study with Reference coursework; duties include handling reader advisory, catalog instruction, and community outreach, with collaboration

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program, or enrolled with half courses completed including Reference.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Children’s Department in the absence of the Head of Children’s Services or Assistant Librarian.
• Plan, coordinate, and present services, resources, and programs for children.
• Assist in selecting materials for children’s collection.
• Conduct story hours and programs in library, schools, and community.
• Provide tours and instruction in library resources to children, parents, and teachers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff.
• Communicate effectively with the public.
• Work closely with local schools.
• Provide reader advisory and reading lists and bibliographies.
• Provide reference services to children and others.
• Instruct patrons in the online catalog and other resources.
• Attend professional and community meetings.

Skills

Supervision

Storytelling

Public speaking

Children's services

Education

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Enrolled MLS student with half courses

Tools

Library catalog

Website content/online resources

Job description

Assistant Children's Librarian (Part-time), Beverly Public Library (Beverly)

The Assistant Children’s Librarian works under the general direction of the Head of Children’s Services. The position is 14 hours per week, plus one weekend per month.

• Responsible for the supervision of the Children’s Department in the absence of the Head of Children’s Services or Assistant Children’s Librarian. Keeps informed about issues, services and innovations related to Children’s Library Service. The work requires the exercise of considerable skill, initiative, and independent judgment.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents services, resources, and programs designed to interest children.
• Assists in selecting materials for children’s collection.
• Conducts story hours and other programs in the library, in schools, and in the community designed to develop among children a love of reading and learning.
• Provides tours of the library and instruction in the use of the library resources to children, parents, and teachers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Communicates effectively with the public.
• Works closely with local schools.
• Performs reader advisory tasks such as recommending Library materials to children, parents and teachers and prepares reading lists and bibliographies, in print, and on the library’s website.
• Provides reference services to children and others using the Children’s Room in a friendly and professional manner.
• Assists in monitoring the behavior and conduct of Library patrons in the Children’s Room.
• Instructs patrons in the use of the online catalog and other Library resources.
• Attends professional and community meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from a graduate school program accredited by the American Library Association OR currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program in Library or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association with half or more courses completed, including a course in Reference (Librarian I level).

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$23.13- $27.95/hour

Salary Notes

$23.13 (Librarian I), $27.95/hour (Staff Librarian)

Closing Date

Preference to applications received by September 1, 2026