Lead Children's Librarian: Programs, Collections & Community

State; Ipswich (MA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ipswich Public Library in Ipswich, MA is seeking a dedicated Children’s Librarian to plan, organize, and deliver all activities of the Children’s Department. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate programs, and liaise with schools and community partners to promote literacy and family engagement.

Required are a MLS/Masters in Library Science and 3–5 years of public library youth services experience, with strong knowledge of children’s literature and programming trends.

Qualifications

• MLS/Masters in Library Science from an accredited program.
• 3–5 years of public library youth services experience.
• Ability to manage a busy department with changing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of youth literature and programming trends.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver operations of the Children’s Department.
• Manage staff and volunteers and develop goals.
• Plan and run children’s and family programs.
• Oversee budgeting for materials and programs.
• Collaborate with schools and community organizations.

Skills

Budget management

Team collaboration

Digital resources literacy

Education

MLS/Masters in Library Science

Tools

Online catalogs

Databases

Social networking tools

Job description

The Ipswich Public Library in Ipswich, MA is seeking a dedicated Children’s Librarian to plan, organize, and deliver all activities of the Children’s Department. You will supervise staff, manage budgets, coordinate programs, and liaise with schools and community partners to promote literacy and family engagement.

Required are a MLS/Masters in Library Science and 3–5 years of public library youth services experience, with strong knowledge of children’s literature and programming trends.