Librarian I - Children's Services - 3.2026

Description

Examples of Duties

• Works as liaison with schools and community groups to promote library use
• Develops and maintains children’s collections, including books, videos, CDs, and other special materials
• Designs, implements, and evaluates programs and activities in the library and in the community
• Merchandises books and other library materials to enhance their appeal and promote their use by browsers
• Contributes to webpage and newsletter
• Presents booktalks and story times in the library and at local elementary schools
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to children, teens, and their caregivers
• Assists users with the library catalog
• Assists with training of staff and volunteers
• Assists with questions on software, makerspace tools, and other technology related needs to customers of all ages
• Assists users of the public Internet computers and other equipment
• Attends various staff meetings; serves on various departmental and library committees
• Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of and appreciation of literature for children birth through fifth grade
• Knowledge of current reading, viewing, and listening interests of children and teens
• Working knowledge of major bibliographic tools and reference materials
• Proficiency with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient keyboarding and computer skills
• Ability to coordinate the work of others
• Strong commitment to public service
• Ability to interact harmoniously and communicate well with customers and staff
• Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, and public-speaking presentation skills
• Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule
• Ability to maintain a varied schedule, including day, evening, and weekend rotations
• Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers
• Manual dexterity to operate computer, phone, and makerspace equipment
• Physical ability to lift library materials, set up events, and push fully loaded carts of library materials
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history, and personal automobile for job-related transportation
• Satisfactory pre-employment background check

Acceptable Experience and Training

• Master of Library Science degree (MLS) from ALA-accredited institution required
• Public library experience preferred
• Experience with children’s programming preferred
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities