Children's Librarian, Brockton Public Library (Brockton)
The Children's Librarian is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering library services for juvenile patrons and their families. Key duties include organizing story times, educational programs, and seasonal events; selecting and maintaining children's materials; providing reader's advisory; building partnerships with schools and community organizations; and fostering early literacy and a love of reading. The Children's Librarian creates a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports the developmental needs of young patrons.
Assists in developing print and non-print collection for Main Library's children's room including: selecting titles, weeding, evaluating donations, and assessing mending needs
Provides reference and readers' advisory service to patrons
Prepares readers advisory materials and aids
Plans, promotes, and conducts storytelling sessions and other special events for children
Assists patrons and staff in using computer resources
Works with public and private schools
Performs community outreach activities involving children
Inputs or oversees the inputting of data into the OCLN database
Provides a wide range of circulation services: charges, renews, reserves, and shelves library materials; issues library cards; processes overdue notices and reports
Maintains displays and exhibits
Assists in the development of library policies and procedures
Trains and supervises subordinate departmental personnel (Staff and volunteers)
Serves on professional and network committees
Substitutes in any department or at any Branch Library when circumstances call for such a temporary transfer
May be required to serve as "Librarian in Charge" in the absence of the Assistant Library Director and Library Director
Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Children's Services, Assistant Library Director or Library Director
Qualifications
MLS or Master of Education in Library Media Studies candidate required, MLS or Master of Education in Library Media Studies preferred (if candidate, must receive degree within 5 years of appointment)
Knowledge of children's literature and reference sources required
Experience in children's programming preferred
Technical skills searching the Internet, on-line services and CD ROM products required
Ability to train and supervise assigned employees and /or volunteers
Ability to relate to children, parents, teachers and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness
Ability to converse in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole or another language spoken by one of Brockton's linguistic minority communities desirable
Demonstrates commitment to working with diverse populations and furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$46,156.00 - $61,783.00 / yearSalary Notes
8 Steps
Closing Date
10/20
How to Apply
Posted
2025-09-22 | Quick link to this job