childrens librarian

Description
CHILDRENS LIBRARIAN – RICE CAMPUS

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. Must be able to work flexible and/or additional hours as mandated by library operational needs.

BARGAINING UNIT: SEIU/Pay Grade H = $

LOCATION: Rice Campus

EXTERNAL POSTING OPEN UNTIL: CLOSED

Cleveland Public Library strives to be the driving force behind a powerful culture of learning that will inspire Clevelanders from all walks of life to continually learn, share, and seek out new knowledge.

The successful applicant will be a self-directed professional with a strong work ethic, a collaborative work style, and the skill set to thrive in a welcoming service environment for patrons and staff.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide and promote services for youth from birth to eighteen years of age including selecting library service materials and presenting programs. Provide public service to Library patrons with emphasis on youth, their caregivers, educators, and advocacy groups.

Job Requirements
Education: Masters Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university.

Work Experience

• One year of library experience.
• Children's or teen services experience preferred as specified in the position vacancy posting.

Licenses/Certifications Required
Driver License: Required

Other License: N/A

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Adheres to Library attendance and work schedule policies.
• Complies with all Library work rules, procedures, and policies.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs for youth, and their caregivers including story times, reading clubs, and other age-appropriate activities.
• Performs public service including reference work consistent with RUSA guidelines, reader's advisory, assisting patrons to find materials, use materials, and reserve materials, and facilitating computer use and the use of Library equipment with emphasis youth, their caregivers, educators, and advocacy groups.
• Provides bibliographic instruction.
• Participates in collection development and maintenance including selecting children's and teen materials for acquisition,