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Children's Services Librarian
Aaron Cutler Memorial Library
Job Description
Position Title: Children’s Services Librarian Pay Grade: 7
Reports To: Library Director
Job Summary:
The Children’s Services Librarian (CSL) plans, manages, and provides services and programs to children from birth through 6th grade. Duties include collection development, children’s programming, technical services, and circulation. The CSL supervises the library and staff in the absence of the Library Director and the Adult Services Librarian. The work performed is subject to review through observation, reports and the results achieved.
Job Duties:
Collection Management
Read book reviews and other information sources to identify materials to enrich the collection and correct deficiencies.
Select materials for the children’s collection within a budget.
Weed collection according to Library policy.
Organize and maintain collection in a neat and orderly manner.
Create thematic displays of materials.
Provide for minor repair of damaged materials.
Programming and Outreach
Create and implement interactive developmentally appropriate programs for children, including Storytime and Summer Reading Clubs.
Prepare press releases and/or advertising for children’s programming.
Promote library use through contact with the public, local organizations, and local schools.
Circulation and Patron Service
Provide reference and reader’s advisory service to all ages.
Assist patrons with use of all print and electronic library resources.
Offer computer assistance and/or instruction.
Assist patrons with copy machine, FAX, Internet and computers.
Perform regular circulation desk duties, including issuing library cards, checking materials in and out, verifying patron status, and collecting payment of fines and fees.
Answer telephone and deal courteously with public.
Maintain patron confidentiality.
Shelve and shelf-read materials.
Technical Services
Receive shipments of library materials and prepare for cataloging.
Assist with processing library materials for circulation.
Administration
Assist Library Director in developing annual budget.
Advise Library Director of supply needs.
Supervise library and staff in absence of Library Director and Adult Services Librarian.
Professional Education and Development
Participate in education and development in relevant areas of Library Science.
Join and participate in the New Hampshire Library Association and the CHILIS section.
Keep current with changes in library systems and technology.
Other
Open and close library facility.
Attend staff meetings.
Perform other Library duties as assigned by Library Director.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field. MLS or MLS candidate preferred.
Experience
Experience working with children in a public or school library.
Experience in creating and implementing programs for children.
Experience with reference databases, such as Ebsco Host or ProQuest.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
General knowledge of library procedures.
General knowledge of computers, Internet use and library software operation, including word-processing and spreadsheet software, e-mail, and Internet searching.
Familiarity with current children’s literature.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to deal with the public effectively.
Physical Requirements
Able to bend, squat, and stretch as necessary.
Able to use a two-step foot stool.
Able to lift, push or carry items of moderate weight, (40 pounds), such as book carts, boxes, book bags, furnishings and equipment.
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