Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Children's Librarian - Kirtland Public Library

Classified Ad Title:
Children's Librarian - Kirtland Public Library

Post Date
1/5/2022

Expiration Date
4/5/2022

Details:
Kirtland Public Library

Position: Children’s Librarian

Part-time: 20 to 24 hours per week

Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00/hour

The successful candidate will provide direct library services to children and teens. Responsibilities include reference and reader’s advisory and developing storytimes and other programs

This position works a variety of day, evening and Saturday hours.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Education or related field from accredited program; or equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

· Familiarity with children’s literature.

· Excellent technology skills including computer literacy in MS Office, social media, automated circulation system and public access catalog; familiarity with SIRSI and Bibliocommons a plus.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with patrons and staff.

· Must be able to pass a background check.

Duties

· Works collaboratively with the Head of the Children’s Department.

· Responsible for storytimes for families, preschoolers and babies.

· Manage some outreach programs.

· Assist with Summer Reading program.

· Provide reference and readers’ advisory to children, teens, their parents and/or caregivers.

· Plan, implement and promote other children’s programming including programs for Tweens.

· Create displays, announcements and other publicity to promote library.

Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Jane R. Carle, Library Director

Kirtland Public Library

9267 Chillicothe Road

Kirtland, OH 44094

OR jcarle@kirtland.lib.oh.us


Email:
jcarle@kirtland.lib.oh.us