Childrens Librarian II

Under supervision and within the framework of the Librarys policies and practices will assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Librarys programs of service to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on children and perform professional work requiring application of substantial professional knowledge and experience.

Reports to:

Branch Librarian or ranking staff member.

Supervises:

As assigned professional and non-professional staff members.

• Initiates develops plans and implements the Librarys programs of service to children through personal consultations reference and readers advisory services outreach and programs.
• Develops interactive relationships within a defined neighborhood and implements activities to stimulate the use of the Librarys resources by the community especially through schools and other agencies that serve children and their families.
• Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for toddlers preschoolers and school-age children such as story hours book talks craft programs puppetry book discussion groups and summer reading programs.
• Performs readers advisory services and difficult or involved reference work for the general public.
• Provides instruction to increase patrons skills in the use of book resources and electronic databases.
• Manages program funds assigned to childrens services.
• Responsible for the development of the childrens book collection and managing the appropriate materials budget.
• Compiles annotated lists and bibliographies involving book and non-book materials.
• Recommends and/or plans changes in service or new services for children.
• Responsible for oral presentations and written reports on childrens activities within the branch library.
• Assists in training professional and non-professional staff.
• May be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch in the absence of the Branch Librarian or other ranking staff member.
• Actively participates in system-wide committees training and other professional activities.
• May be called upon to represent the Library on city-wide and state-wide committees.
• Performs other related and/or comparable duties as assigned.

• A bachelors degree from a recognized college or university. A masters degree in library science from an accredited library school. Courses in childrens literature and childrens work are taken for credit from an accredited library school. Storytelling courses and/or experience are exceptional instances specialized education training and/or experience may be substituted for part or all of the educational requirements.
• Two (2) years of pertinent professional library experience or any equivalent combination of education experience and training sufficient to indicate the ability to do the work.
• Broad knowledge of Library policies practices and procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of childrens literature including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to childrens literature and work.
• Demonstrated knowledge of programming techniques for children.
• Demonstrated interest in children and in library work with children.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to develop strong interactive community relationships.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to assume responsibility and to carry out assignments independently.
• Proven oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to search the Internet and other electronic databases.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with staff and the public.
• Initiative dependability good judgment tact and courtesy.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• CORI - Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information check with the City of Boston.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: PSA/P-2

Hours per week: 35