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Sallie Logan Public Library

Job DescriptionTitle: Children&rsquo;s LibrarianPreferred Qualifications: MLIS, bachelor&rsquo;s degree, or significant experience working with children.Nature of Responsibility: The children&rsquo;s librarian must have a positive and helpful attitude and a neat appearance. The children&rsquo;s librarian plays a primary role in scheduling, planning, marketing, and executing children&rsquo;s programming. The children&rsquo;s librarian is also responsible, in cooperation with the Library Director, for selecting materials for the children&rsquo;s collection and for weeding as needed. Responsibilities for this position also include reference service, circulation, and miscellaneous duties as assigned.Schedule: Full time. Schedule is generally Monday-Friday 9-5 with one weeknight shift a week. Schedule could include weekends as needed.Duties and Responsibilities:&middot; Schedule, plan, and execute children&rsquo;s programming at regular intervals throughout the year&middot; Oversee children&rsquo;s summer reading program (order supplies, schedule, plan and execute)&middot; Oversee the signage and displays in the children&rsquo;s department&middot; Provide tours and special programs for groups as needed&middot; Create promotional materials for children&rsquo;s programming and share with staff member(s) responsible for maintaining the library&rsquo;s website and social media accounts&middot; Select materials and weed and maintain the children&rsquo;s collection&middot; Provide reader advisory services to children and parents seeking reading recommendations&middot; Maintain and track story kits and IDNR kits&middot; Circulation duties (check books in and out, collect fines, renew materials, register new patrons, answer phone, provide general assistance)&middot; Open and Closing the library as needed&middot; Act as backup for other positions as needed&middot; Attends outreach events and forms connections with other organizations and groups in the community to promote library services.Abilities, Skills and Knowledge:&middot; The ability to organize and prioritize work&middot; Must have the ability to work well with children, both individually and in groups and the ability to communicate effectively with parents and caregivers&middot; Must be familiar with a wide variety of children&rsquo;s literature, trends, and interests&middot; Basic computer skills are required including word processing, simple spreadsheets and general database searching&middot; Must have an ability and a willingness to learn new computer skills&middot; Good communication skills are necessary to interact with library users, coworkers, and the general public&middot; Must have the ability to learn and use the circulation system&middot; Must have the ability to stand, squat, bend, reach, climb, and lift at least 25 poundsSallie Logan Public Library is an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob Type: Full-timePay: $39,000.00 - $41,500.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: In person

Youth Services Coordinator

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Youth Services Coordinator