Children's Librarian

Salary: $19.00-$27.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Hours: 15-27.5 hours per week

Benefits: Accrue sick hours at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

Primary job duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

· Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children and teens

· Provide quick and accurate reference services for patrons of all ages & abilities

· Assisting the School Outreach Coordinator, help with off-site and on-site school programming for all ages.

· Responsible for development of assigned collections

· Promotion of collections through creation of displays

· Must be available to work afternoon, evening, and some weekend shifts

· Perform other library duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or significant completion thereof

• Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons of all ages

• Experience working with children ages 5-18

• A desire to serve the public in a positive manner

• Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources

• Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds

• Flexibility to work varied hours

Reports to: Head of Youth and Teen Services

Deadline for applications: September 8, 2026