Childrens Librarian II

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 service...