Youth Services Coordinator Position in Lower Merion

The Lower Merion Library System seeks a self-motivated, creative, well-organized and responsible team leader to coordinate system-wide Youth Services programming and collection development activities among our six member libraries and to head the Children’s Department (4FTEs) at Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent opportunity for Youth Services librarians who want to use or expand administrative skills. As coordinator, the successful applicant will provide leadership in all aspects of library service from space-planning initiatives to intellectual freedom.

As Children’s Services department head, the successful applicant will:
*supervise the operations of the department
*select and purchase materials
*provide reference and reader’s advisory service
*promote library use through active programming and public presentations

Nationally recognized for its service and collections, the Lower Merion Library System is located on the western border of Philadelphia in a community of 58,740 residents who truly value and use their public libraries.

Requirements include:
*an ALA-accredited MLS
*three years experience in library administration
*two years supervisory experience in Children’s or Youth Services

Salary: $51,156 plus excellent benefits with professional development support

Send cover letter and resume to:

Lori Barkat
Human Resources Technician
Human Resources Department
Township of Lower Merion
75 E. Lancaster Ave.
Ardmore, PA 19003

Fax: (610) 649-5659
Email:Humanresources@lowermerion.org