Overview
Under supervision and within the framework of the Library’s policies and practices, will assume responsibility for the effective execution of the Library’s programs of service to a diverse population characteristic to 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.
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 which 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 are taken for credit from an accredited library school. Storytelling courses and/or experience 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 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 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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