{"id":651,"date":"2013-09-18T16:56:59","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T16:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/09\/18\/head_of_youth_services_haverhill_public_library_haverhill_ma\/"},"modified":"2013-09-18T16:56:59","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T16:56:59","slug":"head_of_youth_services_haverhill_public_library_haverhill_ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/09\/18\/head_of_youth_services_haverhill_public_library_haverhill_ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Youth Services, Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill MA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>HAVERHILL PUBLIC LIBRARY &#8211; HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Hours of Work:??<\/b>Full-time\/40 hours per work; flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends (September &#8211; May Sundays).<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Salary Range:<\/b>? $42,047 &#8211; $49,326 (Steps 1-5, City of Haverhill salary scale and benefits)<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reports To:<\/b>? Library Director<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This is a department head position with overall responsibility for Youth Services at a busy, service-oriented, urban library.? Under general direction, the Head of Youth Services supervises a staff of five, coordinates the delivery of services and programs to children and young adults; is responsible for bilingual collection development; insures effective communication with other departments; assists customers in identifying and locating appropriate materials using electronic, print and other resources; and trains customers in the use of all resources.?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Qualifications:<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Master&#8217;s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited school<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>A minimum of five (5) years progressive library experience, required<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>A minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience, preferred<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Experience working with children and teens, required<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Experience with employee selection, training, and supervisory methods<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Demonstrated facility and experience with computers, Internet, and related electronic technology, including online resources and social networking tools,<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Demonstrated knowledge of library science and technology, including current library trends and best practices<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the community,<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>? ? ? ??<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Demonstrated ability to assess community needs and interpret them into library service.<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Physical Requirements:<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to sit and use computers or other library equipment for extended periods<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Ability to perform a moderate amount of bending, squatting, stooping, lifting, and stretching<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>Valid Massachusetts driver&#8217;s license and travel by personal automobile frequently required<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span>?<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>For Consideration:<span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to?<a href=\"mailto:cverny@mvlc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cverny@mvlc.org<\/a>?or by postal mail to Carol Verny, Director, Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main Street, Haverhill, MA, 01830, by October 11 for first consideration.? The position will remain open until filled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HAVERHILL PUBLIC LIBRARY &#8211; HEAD OF YOUTH SERVICES ? Hours of Work:??Full-time\/40 hours per work; flexible schedule includes evenings and weekends (September &#8211; May Sundays). Salary Range:? $42,047 &#8211; $49,326 (Steps 1-5, City of Haverhill salary scale and benefits) Reports To:? Library Director ? 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