Children’s Librarian, Belmont Public Library, Belmont, MA

Posted March 18, 2020

Are you or someone you know looking for an exciting opportunity in a recently updated Children’s room? The purpose of this position is to provide professional library assistance and information services to patrons of the children’s department. The work is performed under the supervision of the Coordinator of Children’s Services.

 

Essential Functions 

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Receives and evaluates requests for information. Searches databases to find information; advises readers regarding appropriate materials including but not limited to books, movies, web pages, and apps; interprets and applies library policies and procedures; instructs patrons in the use of library equipment and information technology including online catalog and databases, Internet, smartphones and tablets, and others; assists patrons in selecting materials, with bibliographic searches and related matters; assists patrons in adding library’s e-books and e-audio books to patron’s portable devices; processes interlibrary loan and network requests.

• Maintains current knowledge of children’s literature and related library programs and services, reference materials, research methods, online databases and Internet use. Maintains knowledge of technology developments and general library automation and electronic services provided through library networks and information services.

• Assists in developing and maintaining children’s collection. Reads book reviews from professional journals to select materials for purchase, repairs and weeds materials, and catalogs books.

• Plans programming, story hour, summer reading, outreach to schools and other local organizations, and other events. Promotes department events/activities. Prepares announcements, flyers, brochures, press releases and related materials. Orders department supplies.

• Supervises staff as needed. Assists in training new employees and library pages.

• May represent the library to various organizations and groups. Attends and participates in network committees, library meetings and other meetings.

• Participates in ongoing training for library technology and trends.

• Coordinates library services with school librarians and school curricula/assignments.

• Performs circulation desk duties. Checks books in and out, requests materials, collects and records fees and fine, and registers new patrons.

• Develops reading lists related to different topics and purposes such as the school reading lists.

• Designs and prepares displays.

• Troubleshoots routine photocopier, self-checkout, and computer/printer problems.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with one year public library and children’s programming. Knowledge of children’s literature, automated library systems, principles and practices of library work and information technology required.

 

Schedule and Benefits

This full time, 35 hour per week, position is part of the Belmont Librarian’s Association Union. Appointment to this position is contingent on satisfactory results of a pre-employment physical exam, drug screening and CORI background check. The hourly pay range is $29.95 and includes a full benefit package, 4 weeks of vacation, and the opportunity for professional development.

 

This job and it’s full description are posted on our Town Website here, and an ad is also posted on the Mass Board of Library Commissioners Jobs page here. 

 

Application Instructions 

Resumes with the Required Town of Belmont Application accepted at the HR Department, 455 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478 or [email protected] or fax 617-993-2741. This position will be opened until filled.

 

The Town of Belmont, Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.