Job Details
Overview:
The Children's Librarian, under the overall supervision of the Branch Manager, works as part of the branch team and performs basic library work concentrating on service to children and their parents and caregivers.
This position requires professional knowledge and judgment, including, but not limited to, reference and readers advisory services, collection development, and individual/group programming. The schedule is 35 hours per week and reports directly to the Assistant Branch Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Provides reference and readers advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic resources
Develops, maintains, and promotes the children's collection in the branch
Maintains the attractive appearance of the childrens room/area through appropriate displays
Plans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates age-appropriate programs and class visits for children birth to age 12 and their parents, educators, and caregivers
Visits schools, neighborhood organizations, community meetings and participates in community affairs promoting Brooklyn Public Library services, collections and programs
Acts as an advocate for children and their educational and social needs within the library and engages in work with schools, childcare centers and other local agencies that work with children
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarians Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required
General experience working with the public and diverse communities
Excellent customer relations and communication skills
Knowledge of children's literature and programming as well as child development
Experience providing early childhood or early literacy programming desirable
Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology, service and programming trends for children, and urban public library issues
Familiarity with internet, electronic databases, social media, and basic computer applications
Bilingual skills highly desirable
Candidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Ability to bend, reach, sit and stand as needed
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
This position is a union position, represented by District Council 37. The salary for this position is $66,191.