Children’s Librarian, Plainville Public Library, Plainville, MA
Posted July 20, 2016
The Plainville Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Librarian who will deliver the utmost customer service for children ages 0-13 and their caregivers. This position will be responsible for the coordination of all services, materials, programs and outreach related to children’s library service to our community. Successful candidates will have enthusiasm for reading; skill in operating current technologies, and excellent customer service and communication skills.
Duties:
- Develops and maintains the children’s collection in all formats.
- Answers questions from customers, in person, over the phone or online.
- Prepares, coordinates, presents, promotes, publicizes and supervises all programming for children and their families.
- Applies for grants or seeks donations if needed.
- Maintains a clean and inviting children’s area and sets up displays as needed.
- Maintains all statistical records relevant to children’s room.
- Represents the library with outreach to schools, daycares, and other community groups or with attendance at community events.
- Prepares news releases, suggested reading lists, website and social media content.
- Represents the library at various professional meetings and programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Considerable knowledge of professional library principals, methods, materials and practices specifically relating to children’s services.
- Ability to deal with public in a courteous and efficient manner with strong customer service.
- Ability to plan and coordinate programs, activities and displays at the library.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a variety of professional and community groups and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize duties and multitask with attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to use computers/devices with emphasis on use of library network, internet, social media, digital resources and ebooks.
Experience and training:
- Considerable experience in professional library work, specifically relating to the field of children’s services
- MLS from an ALA accredited library school or Bachelor’s degree in a related field with experience in children’s services.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of up to 50 pounds; visual acuity, speech, and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate computer keyboard and devices. Subject to sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, and stooping to perform essential functions.
Part Time: 27 hours per week including one evening a week and one Saturday a month.
Benefits include access to health care coverage, vacation and sick time in accordance with the Plainville Personnel Policies as pertain to Part Time employees.
Rate: $17.50 – $18.50/hour based on experience.
Closing date: August 15, 2016
Please send resume and cover letter to:
Melissa Campbell, Director
[email protected]
Plainville Public Library
198 South St.
Plainville, MA 02762