Head of Youth Services Librarian

Kingston Police Department, Massachusetts; Hilton Head Island (SC); Sur place; USD 63 000 - 81 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Kingston Public Library seeks a Head of Youth Services Librarian to lead planning and directing youthful library programs for ages birth to 11 and their families. This role oversees collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory, and public relations, serving as a bridge to the children’s and teen departments.

Required are a Master’s in Library Science with a concentration in Children’s Services, experience in children’s services, technology familiarity, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science with a concentration in Children’s Services.
• Experience in children’s services highly desirable.
• Familiarity with technology is highly desirable.
• Certification by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners within two years of appointment is required.
• CORI certification is required as a condition of employment.

Responsabilités

• Plan, coordinate and direct library services for youth birth to 11 and families.
• Develop and oversee programming, collection development, reference and readers advisory services, and public relations.
• Collaborate with the children’s and teen departments and act as a bridge liaison.
• Maintain confidentiality and trust in handling patron information.

Connaissances

children’s services experience

technology familiarity

Formation

MLS with Children’s Services concentration (ALA-accredited)

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners certification within 2 years

Description du poste

Head of Youth Services Librarian

Category: Current Employment Opportunities

Status: Open Full Time (35hrs /week)

Salary: Annual FY27, Grade 7 salary range is $62,527 - $81,286. There are 10 steps within the salary range. Hiring step is determined based on relative experience and internal equity.

Posted: September 23, 2026. Closing: Open Until Filled.

Special Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school with a concentration in Children’s Services; experience in children’s services highly desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with technology is highly desirable. Certification by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is required within two (2) years of appointment. CORI certification is required as a condition of employment.

Statement of Duties

The Head of Youth Services is responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of the provision of library service work in providing a comprehensive program through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services and public relations for patrons of the library. The Head of Youth Services acts as a bridge liaison to the children and teen departments. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties. Professional, supervisory, administrative and direct service work in providing a comprehensive program of public library services with a focus on technology to youth birth to 11 and their families through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services, and public relations for the Kingston Public Library; performs professional library functions of a responsible nature involving considerable judgment and initiative in designing programs, developing the children’s collection, and in supervising children’s activities; access to sensitive patron information; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and patron trust; all other related work as required.