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City of Boston

Childrens Librarian II

Boston, MA · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

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 ...

City of Boston

Childrens Librarian II

Boston, MA · On-site

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 ...

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Childrens Librarian II

Boston, MA • On-site

City of Boston
Public Administration • 1 - 5K employees
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$69K - $89K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Initiates, develops, plans, and implements the Library's programs of service to children through consultations, reference, readers' advisory services, outreach, and programs.

  • Plans and conducts comprehensive programming for children such as story hours, book talks, craft programs, puppetry, book discussion groups, and summer reading programs.

  • Performs readers' advisory services, reference work, and provides instruction to increase patrons' skills in using book resources and electronic databases.

City Of Boston rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Overview:
Under supervision and within the framework of the Library's policies and practices, to assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library's programs of service to a diverse population characteristic of an urban setting with emphasis on children and to 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.
Responsibilities:
  • Initiates, develops, plans, and implements the Library's 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 use of the Library's 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 children's services.
  • Responsible for the development of the children's 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 children's 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.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
  • A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. A master's degree in library science from an accredited library school. Courses in children's literature and children's work taken for credit from an accredited library school. Storytelling courses and/or experience are desirable. In 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 children's literature, including bibliographic tools and sources pertaining to children's literature and work.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the 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

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