Children Librarian

Job Title: Children’s Librarian
Grade: 6
Department: Library
Reports to: Head of Children’s Services
SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Selects and maintains various collections within the department.

• Develops and presents programs for children and their parents.

• Works independently under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services.

• Performs reference services for children and adults.

• Prepares bibliographies.

• Develops and/or assists with community/school outreach initiatives.

• Maintains close relationship with other departments and provides backup as needed.

• Provides readers advisory services for children and adults.

• Creates public relations materials such as flyers, press releases, eNewsletters, and social media regarding programs and services in the Children’s Department.

• Maintains statistics as requested by Head of Children’s Services and Director.

• Takes part in continuing education, professional development activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• An understanding of the principles of early childhood including; children’s approach to learning, knowledge of developmental stages about reading and listening.

• Ability to relate to children, adults, the education community, parents and colleagues.

• Leadership skills, the ability to speak to groups including parents, children, and teachers.

• Communicates verbally, one-on-one, in groups, and in writing in a courteous, professional and tactful manner.

• Strong knowledge of children’s literature, including media.

• Understands and is familiar with library principles, policies, methods, practices, and procedures.

• Proficiency in computer technology and software systems as applied to library operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge in library services to children, including collection development, readers advisory, and programming.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA accredited college or university.

• Two years’ experience in library services.

• Experience with library children services preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended period.
• Ability to lift objects of 30-lbs; pushing and pulling, reaching for books on shelves, sitting and kneeling on floor and climbing on stools.
• Ability to speak in a clear and discernable manner.
• Ability to see and read books, reference materials, and equipment instructions.
• Ability to move freely within the building and outside during special activities and other programming.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

BENEFITS:
Include CT Municipal Employees Retirement System (CTMERS) Pension Plan, generous time off (personal days, vacation, accrued sick leave, including 12 full days & 2 half day holidays) & insurance package (medical, dental, vision care, prescription and life.)

EVALUATION: