The Springfield City Library seeks applications for a full-time Children’s Librarian in the Children’s Room. The Central Library is the heart of our busy library system. Come work at our forward-looking, award-winning public library. We are recruiting talented, community-engaged candidates for this full-time, 37.5 hours a week job. The Children’s Librarian is part of a four person team and is responsible for collection development of print and non-print materials, programming, reference services, outreach, community engagement, and similar duties pertaining to children’s services, and assisting in developing and providing system-wide children’s services. Work is performed under the direction of the Children’s Services Supervisor and the Adult &Youth Information Services Manager. Apply here by 10/3/23: https://bit.ly/ChLibFT1023

We’re looking for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and the completion of an American Library Association-accredited Masters of Library Science. Candidates currently enrolled in an MLS program may also be considered. You’ll need an excellent customer service orientation; and a “turned outward” approach to community engagement is ideal. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Arabic, Somali, Dari, or other community language). The City of Springfield has a residency requirement and allows new hires up to a year to establish residency. Learn more about working with us, including links to videos showing some of the highlights of our beautiful city by exploring this page: Working at Springfield City Library. We are home to an AHL hockey team, a symphony orchestra, four Smithsonian-affiliated museums plus numerous independent and college galleries, and many other activities to get involved in.

The annual salary is $52,580.32. The closing date for the posting is Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 11:59 pm Eastern. Please upload a cover letter so we can get to know you better. Apply here.