Children's Librarian I

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an immediate opening for a Children's Librarian. Individuals who are passionate and eager to deliver services and programs to children and youth in the Neighborhood Library Services Division are encouraged to apply. All Pratt Library branches are within the Neighborhood Library Services (NLS) division. 

This position reports to the branch manager. This position will work on-site and a flexible work schedule including evenings and Saturdays, and may require work at other branches.

Department:  Neighborhood Library Services

Location:  Branch Location To Be Determined

Salary:  $51,285 to $61,994 per year per year

Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Summary of Duties:       

• Answer reference and information questions for all customers, with an emphasis on children and youth.

• Plan and implement book-talks, storytelling, and school programs for specific age-level customers.

• Perform reference and reader's advisory services. Assist all customers with catalog, databases and other computer programs.

• Recommend material for purchase. Prepare special reports on age-level activities.

• Attend professional meetings, serve on committees and read professional literature. Maintain ongoing knowledge of age-level literature and developments in the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.

• Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.

• Experience with Children’s literature and subjects.

• Experience with automated systems, electronic databases, and World Wide Web resources. 

• Experience with MS Office suite, particularly MS Word.

• Physical Requirements: Physical exertion such as long periods of standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as boxes of books or journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or other foreign languages besides English.

• Experience with Sirsi, Dynix Symphony, OCLC, or similar library management systems.

• Multicultural experience.

• Experience in a public library.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to speak and work effectively with the public, especially youth. Knowledge of youth reading interests. 

• Commitment to and understanding of effective community library service in an urban environment. 

• Awareness of socio-economic conditions and trends affecting youth in urban areas. 

• Ability to plan, stimulate and implement age-level programs. Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office and automated databases.

Other Duties:   Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Notes:  This position may require occasional evenings and weekends.  

Position of Trust: Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.

Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.

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