Children Services Librarian, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, (Monroe, CT)

Posted June 22, 2026

Description

Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs responsible and varied administrative and professional library work related to planning, organizing, implementing and directing the activities of the Children’s Department, which serves patrons ranging in age from pre-school through grade 6. Supervises the entire library, including personnel and facilities, in the absence of the Library Director.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trains and supervises staff and volunteers assigned to the Children’s Department; makes job assignments and verifies that assignments are carried out properly
Schedules Children’s Department staff and volunteers
Evaluates the work performance of Children’s Department staff and volunteers
Assists the Library Director in yearly budgeting for the collections, services, and programs of the Children’s Department
Maintains and manages the children’s materials, book and exchange budgets. Submits to the Library Director purchase order requisitions for Children’s Department materials, equipment, and other proposed purchases; verifies and refers to the Library Director for payment invoices for Children’s Department orders.
Selects materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the children’s print and non-print collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials
Provides reference and reader’s advisory guidance to children, parents, and teachers
Assists patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities
Plans, organizes, implements and supervises story hours, seasonal programs, and the summer reading program for children in order to encourage reading, viewing, and listening of library materials, support community interaction, and to help create lifelong library users.
Provides library service to the elementary schools and community through programs such as class visits, summer reading events, library tours, special story times, programs and other outreach initiatives.
Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional flyers, brochures, emails and all publicity spotlighting Children’s Department collections, services, and programs.
Develops, organizes, builds and maintains children’s website pages, program calendar, blogs, and other online media for use in promoting and publicizing children’s services.
Arranges programming rooms: sets up and takes down furniture and prepares electronic equipment for use.
Creates displays to enhance the library experience and to promote use of library resources
Maintains knowledge of the automated circulation and technical services systems and assists with circulation and technical services tasks, as needed
Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Library Director
Interprets library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies reading trends among junior patrons
Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings and reads professional literature to stay informed on issues related to children’s library services
Serves on professional and community committees, as requested, to advance the library and the library profession
Performs other duties, as assigned

Supervision Exercised:

Supervises all staff and volunteers assigned to the Children’s Department

COMPETENCIES AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Thorough knowledge of public library services and programs
Possesses a solid general education and is especially familiar with children’s literature and resources
Committed to excellence in customer service
Strong oral and written communications skills
Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules
Comfortable working with children, parents, caregivers, and educators
Ability to work independently
Ability to organize work for efficient use of time
Ability to interact courteously and effectively with library staff and volunteers, the library’s business contacts, town employees, and the general public
Ability to initiate, organize, and follow through on programs, services, and projects
Solid knowledge of current trends and developments in the library profession and in children’s library services
Thorough knowledge of children’s library resources: print, non-print, and electronic
Working knowledge of public relations procedures
Experience in collection development and programming for children
Ability to represent the library at professional and community meetings

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution required. Minimum of 3 years experience working with children’s library services, children’s literature and reference resources, and online searching preferred. Some supervisory experience necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform duties in an office environment
Ability to work in an environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noises
Ability to work under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities, and conditions
Ability to operate computers with proficiency using library software, word processing, and the Internet
Ability to view a computer monitor and/or operate a keyboard for extended periods of time
Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds
Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit
Regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, and controls; and reach with hands and arms
Vision and hearing at or correctable to “normal ranges”
Ability to read printed materials and information on computer screens
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in person, over the telephone, and via the printed word
Ability to file books, periodicals, files, reports, notebooks, etc. on shelves ranging from 1 to 7 feet from the floor
Ability to travel to attend meetings both inside and outside of Monroe

Hours and Compensation

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $51,594 – $69,426

How to Apply

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Closes Tuesday, July 21, 2026. EOE/AA. Employment contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.