Assistant Director/Coordinator of Children’s Services, William Fogg Public Library, Eliot, ME

Posted June 20, 2017

The William Fogg Library subscribes to the philosophy that every child in Eliot is entitled to a free, readily accessible and specialized program of library services. The aim of the public library service is to introduce children to the love of reading and literature, to develop capable users of information and technology, and to encourage each child’s development to her or his fullest potential.

Job Summary

The coordinator of children’s services plans and implements library services to children and young adults in conformity with policies and practices established by the William Fogg Public Library Director and Board of Trustees.

Reports to: Library Director

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages library operations and facility in the absence of the Director, handling daily monies, opening and closing procedures, and staff and patron questions.
• Plan and present two preschool story times during the school year and one toddler/preschool story time during the Summer Reading Program.
• Helps establish and maintain a high standard of children’s services for the Eliot community.

1. Makes weekly calls and sends letters to patrons with overdue items for the whole library.
2. Manages the selection, ordering and weeding of children’s library and young adult materials consistent with the library’s mission and policies.
3. Responsible for training and supervising staff assigned to children’s services.
4. Stays abreast of scheduled employee evaluations for Kent Children’s Room staff and submits input to the director a week prior to the scheduled evaluation.
5. Works with the Director and the bookkeeper to keep close attention and records of all expenditures; suggest budget needs for children’s services.
6. Provides a written report to Trustees monthly and at least 2 days prior to meeting date.
7. Prepares children’s and young adult reading lists.
8. Responsible for the order and appearance of children’s room/young adult area and the collection. Maintains a colorful and stimulating environment.
9. Develops and conducts a variety of library programs for children of all ages. Includes school year and summer reading programs and special programs using outside resources.
10. Develops cooperative programs with the RSU #35 school district and other community organizations.
11. Provides opportunities for adults and children to volunteer in children’s services.
12. Assists and instructs children and adults in the use of library services and resources.
13. Conducts library tours for children including school visits.
14. Promotes and publicizes the services, programs and resources ofthe children’s library.
15. Prepares flyers, brochures, newsletters, social media and press releases for programs. Updates the Children’s Room content on the library website.
16. Keeps informed of trends in children’s literature, library services and issues affecting children.
17. Attends professional workshops and conferences.
18. Youth Services Reader’s advisory.
19. Communicates with director regarding the operations in the children’s department and prepares regular narrative and statistical reports.
20. Orders supplies for Kent Room as needed.
21. Develops brochures and newsletters to publicize the services and resources of the library.
22. Work the 1-8 pm shift at the front desk every other Wednesday to keep abreast of the operations in Adult services.
23. Performs additional duties as assigned and as needed

Please apply by emailing cover letter and current resume to Library Director, Lydia Goodwin at [email protected]