Librarian-Children's
$49,920–$49,920 year
On-siteEast Liberty, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Develop and implement programs for children ages 0-11 and their families, including outreach to schools and non-traditional settings. Manage the children's space by maintaining inventory, creating engaging displays, and overseeing circulation, registration, and shelving. Cultivate a dynamic collection representative of community needs and provide quality reference and readers advisory services. Collaborate with staff across CLP locations to ensure a continuum of service and support volunteers. Establish cooperative relationships with agencies serving children and families while modeling best practices for youth engagement.
Required Qualifications
- MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school
- Valid PA Driver's license and reliable transportation
- Previous experience working with children
- Outgoing, dynamic and highly organized individual with a passion for working with children and families and building relationships in the community
- Possesses strong leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff
- Demonstrated knowledge and an innovative vision of library services to children and families, especially in regards to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Understanding of child development and the ability to apply this knowledge to create developmentally appropriate library experiences
- Understanding of the importance of family engagement and ability to apply best practices in family engagement
- Knowledge of media mentorship practices, current technologies, electronic resources and virtual services including social media
- Familiarity with collection development and ability to recognize current reading, viewing, and listening interests of children and families
- Commitment to providing high quality customer service in accordance with CLP's Philosophy of Service
- Excellent communication skills; written and oral
- PA State Criminal Background Check
- PA Child Abuse History Clearance
- FBI Fingerprint Criminal Records Check
- Mandated Reporter Training
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience planning and presenting programs for children ages birth to 11 years
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