Assistant Director & Head of Children’s Services, BiblioTemps; Bacon Library; Natick

Assistant Director & Head of Children’s Services, Biblio Temps (Bacon Free Library) (Natick)

Location: Bacon Free Library (Natick, MA)

Position Type: Temporary

Start Date: January 19th, 2026

End Date: March 27, 2026

• 24 ½ hours per week; slightly flexible
• Monday 9:30am-5:30pm
• Tues, Wed, Fri - 9:30am - 3:00pm

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour depending on experience

CORI: Required

The Assistant Director assists the Director in performing professional and administrative work; helps to manage all activities and services of the library and assumes responsibility for the library in the absence of the Library Director. The employee also acts as Head of Children’s Services. The role offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in library administration, leadership, and decision‑making within a busy public library.

In collaboration with the library director, the employee is responsible for the supervision of part‑time library staff and volunteers and is directly responsible for part‑time staff and volunteers in regards to the Children’s Department.

• Assist the Director in planning, organizing, and administering the operations, programs, collections, and services of the library.
• In the absence of the Director, responsible for all operations of the library, including staff supervision, responding to emergencies, and representing the library to the media and community.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate programs for children, young adults and their families.
• Evaluate, select, and maintain library materials for children which reflect a variety of diversified cultural and educational interests with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Supervise staff and volunteers assigned to children’s services.
• Provide community outreach and serve as liaison for community organizations, town departments, and local businesses who work with or provide services to children of all ages. Partner with such organizations to promote the library and its services.
• Oversee all public relations, promotional and publicity efforts for all media outlets for children’s library services through press releases, outreach services, website, social media, printed brochures and flyers.
• Perform circulation duties such as patron registration, checking books in and out, and placing reserves. Assist patrons with problems on computers, printers and devices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program is preferred.
• Two years of supervisory experience in children’s services, including book selection and programming is strongly recommended.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.

• Professional knowledge of a broad range of library science principles, concepts, techniques, and tools.
• Substantial knowledge of children’s literature, interests, development and services and ability to relate these to the needs of individual children.

• Strong technology skills including Word, Excel, Google Suites, Canva and Word Press. Social media skills a plus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• The ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

• Motor skills needed for moving objects, operating a computer, copying and scanning documents.

• Ability to read, see, and differentiate between colors. Ability to read documents for general understanding and for analytical purposes on a daily basis. Ability to read a computer or mobile device daily.

Temporary

MLS/Masters

$24.00- $32.00 per hour

Based on experience

January 16, 2026

Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.

MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.

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