Children's Librarian
Brooklyn Public Library - Brooklyn, NY
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The Children's Librarian, under the overall supervision of the Branch Manager, works as part of the branch team and performs basic library work concentrating on service to children and their parents and caregivers.This position requires professional knowledge and judgment, including, but not limited to, reference and reader’s advisory services, collection development, and individual/group programming. The schedule is 35 hours per week and reports directly to the Assistant Branch Manager.Provides reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic resourcesDevelops, maintains, and promotes the children's collection in the branchMaintains the attractive appearance of the children’s room/area through appropriate displaysPlans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates age-appropriate programs and class visits for children birth to age 12 and their parents, educators, and caregiversVisits schools, neighborhood organizations, community meetings and participates in community affairs promoting Brooklyn Public Library services, collections and programsActs as an advocate for children and their educational and social needs within the library and engages in work with schools, childcare centers and other local agencies that work with childrenMaster’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, requiredGeneral experience working with the public and diverse communitiesExcellent customer relations and communication skillsKnowledge of children's literature and programming as well as child developmentExperience providing early childhood or early literacy programming desirableBasic understanding of current and emerging library technology, service and programming trends for children, and urban public library issuesFamiliarity with internet, electronic databases, social media, and basic computer applicationsBilingual skills highly desirableCandidates must be flexible, able to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentAbility to bend, reach, sit and stand as neededAbility to work evenings and weekendsThis position is a union position, represented by District Council 37. The salary for this position is $66,191.
Created: 2024-09-07