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Childrens Librarian II
Req ID
2026-31810
Dept
Boston Public Library
Position
Regular Full-Time
Location
BPL: SOUTH END BRANCH
Salary Min
69,070.95
Salary Max
89,571.13
Union
PSA
Openings
1
Posting End Date
9/12/2026
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Overview:
Under supervision and within the framework of the Library’s policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on children and to perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.
Reports to: Branch Librarian or ranking staff member.
Supervises: As assigned, professional and non-professional staff members.
Responsibilities:
- Initiates, develops, plans, and implements the Library’s programs of service to children through personal consultations, reference and readers’ advisory services, outreach, and programs.
- Develops interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and implements activities to stimulate use of the Library’s resources by the community, especially through schools, and other agencies that serve children and their families.
- Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children such as story hours, book talks, craft programs, puppetry, book discussion groups, and summer reading programs.
- Performs readers’ advisory services and difficult or involved reference work for the general public.
- Provides instruction to increase patrons’ skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
- Manages program funds assigned to children’s services.
- Responsible for the development of the children’s book collection and managing the appropriate materials budget.
- Compiles annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
- Recommends and/or plans changes in service or new services for children.
- Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on children’s activities within the branch library.
- Assists in training professional and non-professional staff.
- May be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member.
- Actively participates in system-wide committees, training, and other professional activities.
- May be called upon to represent the Library on city-wide and state-wide committees.
- Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. A master’s degree in library science from an accredited library school. Courses in children’s literature and children’s work taken for credit from an accredited library school. Storytelling courses and/or experience are desirable. In exceptional instances, specialized education, training, and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
- Two (2) years of pertinent professional library experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training sufficient to indicate the ability to do the work.
- Broad knowledge of Library policies, practices, and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of children’s literature, including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to children’s literature and work.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the programming techniques for children.
- Demonstrated interest in children and in library work with children.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong, interactive community relationships.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
- Proven oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with staff and the public; initiative, dependability, good judgment, tact, and courtesy.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
- CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.
BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Terms:
Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-2
Hours per week: 35
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