Youth Services Library Leader — Programs & Tech

State; Kingston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kingston Public Library invites applications for Head of Youth Services Librarian in Kingston. This role plans and directs youth services for birth to 11 and families, coordinating programs, collection development, reference and readers advisory, and public relations.

Acts as liaison to children and teen departments and leads staff in delivering technology-focused services. Requirements include a MLS/Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in Children’s

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited school with a concentration in Children’s Services
• Experience in children’s services desirable
• Familiarity with technology desirable

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct youth services programs for children birth to 11 and families
• Develop and manage the children’s collection and readers advisory services
• Provide reference, programming and public relations support for youth services
• Serve as bridge liaison to the children and teen departments and supervise children’s activities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Technology skills

Readers advisory

Education

MLS / Masters in Library Science

Tools

Automated library systems

Cataloging systems

Web technologies

Job description

The Kingston Public Library invites applications for Head of Youth Services Librarian in Kingston. This role plans and directs youth services for birth to 11 and families, coordinating programs, collection development, reference and readers advisory, and public relations.

Acts as liaison to children and teen departments and leads staff in delivering technology-focused services. Requirements include a MLS/Masters in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in Children’s