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Children's Librarian

Town Of Bloomfield

General Description
This is very responsible administrative and technical librarian work involving the supervision of the children's library service.

Work involves the responsibility for supervising the children's service staff, coordinating with other library services and directing children's library programs. Duties include selecting materials for the children's collection, monitoring behavior of children, maintaining collection, and training staff. This position is also invested with making professional-level library technical decisions. The work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in every phase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to children's library services.

Supervision Received
Works under the direction of the Director of Library Services.

Examples Of Duties

• Directs and supervises the operations of the children's library service; makes assignments to staff; trains and evaluates staff.
• Coordinates children's service operations with other library services and functions, develops programs and services to meet specific needs of children.
• Provides reference service to children and teachers and provides reader's advisory service.
• Assists in preparing the annual budget, particularly as it relates to the children's service and needs.
• Evaluates materials and services and assists in the selection of materials for library acquisition.
• Assists in promoting library use, especially programs and services of the children's service.
• Prepares and presents library programs and supervises program presentation by subordinate staff.
• Monitors the conditions of the children's service area and the security of the children's collection and area.
• Meets with members of the library and others in order to coordinate activities and exchange information.
• Assists in drafting children's library service policy, as assigned.
• Represents the library on children's services committees and serves as the authority on children's service. Acts for the Director of Library Services in the Director's absence. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions.
• Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library materials and services.
• Good knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration as applied to a major library service.
• Considerable ability in oral and written communications.
• Considerable ability to administer the activities of a children's library service and supervise the work of others.
• Considerable ability to develop short and long-term development and operations plans and programs for a children's library service.
• Good ability to make decisions in an environment of limited resources and competing claims.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and the general public.

Qualifications
A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university plus three years of progressively responsible library administration experience, including one year in a supervisory or lead capacity in a children's library service, OR, an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting on the basis of one year of experience for each year of education.

Special Requirements
None.

Revised 9/93

TOWN OF ENFIELD
COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plans, promotes and implements special programs for children, generally preschool to sixth grade, using ideas derived from books, other libraries and through personal contact. Prepares and issues flyers and press releases. Periodically confers with school principals and teachers. Covers circulation desk as required, as well as other related library duties. Selects juvenile audiovisual materials.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Libraries within general procedural and policy guidelines.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Oversees special assistants generally during summer months.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Plans, promotes and implements special programs for children, generally preschool to sixth grade using ideas derived from books, other libraries and through personal contact; prepares and issues flyers and press releases; periodically confers with school principals and teachers; responsible for a variety of diversified activity including: conducts story hours; selects and presents films; plans special programs; prepares press releases; selects and orders special books and materials; prepares reading lists; provides reference aide.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Covers circulation desk as required; selects juvenile audiovisual materials; performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to climb, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, reach with hands and arms, stand, and walk.

Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performs complex tasks requiring independent knowledge and its application to non-routine situations.

The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet. May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of library reference and cataloging methods; knowledge of bibliographies sources of information; considerable initiative in devising new and original children's programs; ability to work well with children, both individually and in groups; ability to deal effectively with parents, teachers and school principals. Must be proficient in the use of the computer and have the ability to teach students use of CONNECT system and local area network.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to deal with associates and the public in a courteous manner, ability to communicate well with individuals; neat personal appearance; emotionally stable; initiative; judgment; pleasing manner.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires Bachelor's Degree plus two years' specialized library experience. Master's of Library Science Degree preferred.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities which comprise this position.

TOWN OF ENFIELD
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
HEAD CHILDREN/TEEN SERVICES LIBRARIAN

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides reference to youth, parents, and caregivers.  Develops library collection. Supervises planning and programs for children and teens.  Provides readers advisory and acts as liaison with schools, daycare and homeschoolers.  Provides homework center management and offers youth based innovative technology initiatives.  Keeps current with new trends in library planning and services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Director of Libraries within general procedural and policy guidelines.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Directly supervises the Coordinator of Children's Services, Children/Teen Librarian and Library Assistants as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Regular & punctual attendance; supervises all aspects of children's and teen services; handles children and teen collection development; manages children and teen programming including the work of the Children's Coordinator; manages Pearl Street homework/computer center; outreaches to the schools and community groups for children and teen services.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: Performs other duties as necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, grasp, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls and hear or talk.  The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 

Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various office equipment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee performs complex tasks requiring independent knowledge and its application to non-routine situations.

Noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.  May be exposed to dust, fluctuation in inside temperatures and electro-magnetic radiation as in a computer screen.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY: Knowledge of professional library methods, as well as children's and teen literature and reference resources and practices; highly self-motivated, creative and flexible with the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently; ability to work with children and teens both individually and in groups; ability to deal effectively with parents, teachers and school principals.  Must be expertly proficient in the use of the computer, especially with regards to web and bibliographic resources.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Ability to deal with associates and the public in a courteous manner with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well with individuals; neat personal appearance; emotionally stable; must demonstrate initiative and good judgement; pleasing manner.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Requires Master's Degree in Library Science, plus four years of specialized library experience.  Must have supervisory experience.

This job description is not, nor is it intended to be, a complete statement of all duties, functions and responsibilities that comprise this position. Adopted: 2/7/01

Librarian III
Coordinator Of Children's Services

Town Of Hamden

Position Description
Plans, organizes and supervises library program for pre-school, elementary, and young adult library users; participates in short and long range planning for children and general library programs; coordinates activities with other unit heads; and assists patrons in the selection and use of library materials.

Supervision Received
Receives policy direction from Director and/or the Head of Public Services. Reports to Head of Public Services.

Supervision Exercised
Supervises Children's Dept. staff. 

General Statements & Examples Of Duties

• Develops and interprets children's services policies.
• Coordinates program planning and service delivery for the department.
• Develops and conducts programs for children, young adults and parents which encourage reading, viewing and listening skills and the use of library facilities and materials.
• Develops and monitors collection development plan for children's collection. Supervises children's collection development activities of other staff. Responsible for appearance and order of children's collection.
• Provides training, supervision and leadership to professional staff, library assistants, clerks and volunteers. Supervises and evaluates all children's services staff.
• Participates in near-term and long-range planning for the department, including budget forecasting. Coordinates unit staff review of programs, services and policies for evaluation and improvement.
• Coordinates program planning with school librarians to ensure complementary services to students. Serves as liaison to other community agencies serving children.
• Prepares materials to publicize the services and resources of Children's Department.
• Prepares regular reports for the Library Director.
• Maintains awareness of trends in youth services and of issues affecting youth. Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
• Prepares reading lists for school and community distribution.
• Performs duties in other library divisions and participates in library special projects as needed.

Minimum Experience And Training
Master's Degree in Library Science, and a minimum of three (3) years responsible experience as a professional librarian in children's services, including one year in a supervisory capacity.

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of current trends in library service to children.
• Knowledge of children's literature and materials.
• Programming skills.
• Ability to work with children.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement services to children.
• Ability to apply principles of library science to solve practical problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Knowledge of the principles of library administration, including collection development, planning, coordination and budgeting.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods, including work delegation, scheduling, evaluating performance and maintaining morale.
• Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing.
• A working knowledge of computer applications for library services.
• Ability to work effectively with library staff and library patrons.

Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
The town of Hamden is an equal opportunity employer. Female &   minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

TOWN OF MONROE
JOB DESCRIPTION
CHILDREN'S SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Department: Library

Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs responsible and varied administrative and professional library work related to planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Children's Department, which serves patrons ranging in age from pre-school through grade 6.  Supervises the entire library, including personnel and facilities, in the absence of the Library Director.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Trains and supervises staff and volunteers assigned to the Children's Department; makes job assignments and verifies that assignments are carried out properly
• Schedules Children's Department staff and volunteers
• Evaluates the work performance of Children's Department staff and volunteers
• Assists the Library Director in budgeting for the collections, services, and programs of the Children's Department
• Submits to the Library Director purchase order requisitions for Children's Department materials, equipment, and other proposed purchases; verifies and refers to the Library Director for payment invoices for Children's Department orders
• Selects materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the children's print and non-print collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials
• Provides reference and reader's advisory guidance to children , parents, and teachers
• Assists patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities
• Plans, organizes, and supervises story hours and other programs for children in order to encourage reading, viewing, and listening of library materials and to help create lifelong library users; provides library service to the elementary schools and community through programs such as class visits, summer reading events, etc.
• Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting Children's Department collections, services, and programs
• Creates displays to enhance the library experience and to promote use of library resources
• Maintains knowledge of the automated circulation and technical services systems and assists with circulation and technical services tasks, as needed
• Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Library Director
• Interprets library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner

Additional Responsibilities:

• Identifies reading trends among junior patrons
• Attends conferences, workshops, and meetings and reads professional literature to stay informed on issues related to children's library services
• Serves on professional and community committees, as requested, to advance the library and the library profession
• Performs other duties, as assigned

Supervision Received: Receives general supervision from the Library Director

Supervision Exercised: Supervises all staff and volunteers assigned to the Children's Department

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of public library services and programs
• Possesses a solid general education and is especially familiar with children's literature and resources
• Committed to excellence in customer service
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Ability to understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules
• Comfortable working with children, parents, caregivers, and educators
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organize work for efficient use of time
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with library staff and volunteers, the library's business contacts, town employees, and the general public
• Ability to initiate, organize, and follow through on programs, services, and projects
• Solid knowledge of current trends and developments in the library profession and in children's library services
• Thorough knowledge of children's library resources: print, non-print, and electronic
• Working knowledge of public relations procedures
• Experience in collection development and programming for children
• Ability to represent the library at professional and community meetings

Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution required.  Minimum of 3 years experience working with children's library services, children's literature and reference resources, and online searching preferred.  Some supervisory experience necessary.    

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform duties in an office environment
• Ability to work in an environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noises
• Ability to work under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities, and conditions
• Ability to operate computers with proficiency using library software, word processing, and the Internet
• Ability to view a computer monitor and/or operate a keyboard for extended periods of time
• Ability to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit
• Regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, and controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Vision and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges"
• Ability to read printed materials and information on computer screens
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals in person, over the telephone, and via the printed word
• Ability to file books, periodicals, files, reports, notebooks, etc. on shelves ranging from 1 to 7 feet from the floor
• Ability to travel to attend meetings both inside and outside of Monroe

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

3/08
 

Children's Librarian

New Fairfield Library

Supervisor
Library Director, Assistant Director

Hours of Work
Salaried, Full-time, Union

Primary Function
Plans, organizes, directs, and manages all aspects of Children's Library services in conformity with the policies established by the Library Board of Trustees and the Library Director. Assumes responsibility for all staff and the building in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills Required

• MLS degree or completion of degree within 4 years of hire date
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions
• Knowledge of the principles of library administration, including collection development, planning, coordination, and budgeting
• A working knowledge of computer applications for library services
• Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and the available library materials and services
• Considerable ability in oral and written communications
• Considerable ability to administer the activities of a children's library service and supervise the work of others
• Considerable ability to develop short and long-term development, operations plans, and programs for children's library service
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates, officials of other agencies and the general public.

Specific Duties

• Develops and conducts programs for children, young adults and parents which encourage reading, viewing, and listening skills and the use of the library facilities and materials in conjunction with Program Coordinator
• Coordinates program planning with schools to ensure complementary services to students in conjunction with Program Coordinator.
• Serves as a liaison to community agencies serving children
• Provides reference service to children, parents, and teachers and provides reader advisory service
• Assists in promoting library use, especially programs and services of children's service
• Writes weekly column for local newspaper and provides other publicity information
• Assists in developing children's library policy
• Assists in preparing the annual budget, particularly as it relates to children's services
• Administers and controls Children's Library budget expenditures to stay within appropriate levels
• Pursue and applies for grant money for children's services
• Selects all materials for Children's Library
• Evaluates children's collection for balance and comprehensiveness
• Schedules withdrawals of children's materials
• Assists in selecting personnel for the children's library
• Develops orientation programs, in-service training, and continuing education opportunities for all staff and volunteers in the Children's Library
• Directs and evaluates Children's Library staff with recommendations to the Director
• Directs the daily operation of the Children's Library to ensure the highest quality service as established by library policy
• Maintains working knowledge of contemporary issues, trends and technology in the library profession by attending workshops, professional meetings, and reading current literature
• Participates in job related activities of professional and community organizations
• Assumes responsibility for all staff, public and library building in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director
• Performs duties in other library areas and participates in library special projects as needed or as requested by Director or assistant Director

Head of Youth Services

Public Library

General Statement of Responsibilities
Responsible for all activities and services assigned to Youth Services including collections and programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages Library operation with the Head of Adult Services in the absence of the Executive Director.
• Works with Heads of Circulation, Youth Services, Technical Services, and the Executive Director as part of the Library's management team.
• Supervises and evaluates all staff assigned to Youth Services.
• Supervises the selection of all materials related to fiction, nonfiction, periodicals, computer services, and reference.
• Prepares statistics, reports, and grants related to Youth Services. Prepares displays and exhibits.
• Arranges and performs Youth programs and activities.
• Represents Library to the community, participates in publicity, community relations, and special events.
• Performs on service desks as needed.

Necessary qualifications
ALA accredited MLS minimum qualification, with experience as a Children's or Youth Services Librarian. The Head of Youth Services should have a thorough knowledge of library issues and techniques, and must be able to supervise and motivate others to provide excellent customer service. In addition, the Head of Youth Services must possess the interpersonal and communication skills that will enable them to represent the Library to the community.

ADA concerns
The Head of Youth Services' position may be performed by persons with partial visual or hearing disability. Adaptive technology may be used to communicate with others, although the Head of Youth Services must be able to communicate by telephone and read print and non-print materials for reference purposes. Physical challenges may be posed by the reaching, bending, and lifting that characterizes reference and reader's advisory functions. This position has the added physical and communicative challenges of performing story hours, craft sessions, and activities related to special events.

Children's Librarian I

Russell Library

Department
Children's

Position Definition
Organizes and leads library programs for pre-school, elementary, and young adult library users. Performs professional library services in assisting library patrons in the selection and use of library materials.

General Duties

• Receives oral or written direction from Children's Unit Head. Plans and organizes work according to season of year, special events, and regular library schedule.
• Develops and conducts programs for children and young adults to encourage reading, viewing and listening skills, and to use library facilities and materials.
• Examines professional publications and other sources for selection of books, periodicals, and related materials.
• Helps build collection of books, periodicals, and communication materials through consultation with supervisor, staff members, and independent selection.
• Assembles and arranges displays of books and other materials.
• Assists and instructs children in the use of library services and resources.
• Helps supervise the use of library books, and materials.
• Coordinates activities with adult unit for the servicing of the Young Adult collection.
• Coordinates programs and activities with school librarians, teachers, parents' groups, and community organizations.
• Conducts story-telling programs for pre-school children.
• Conducts booktalks for students.
• Develops bibliographies and pathfinders from children's collection.
• Develops brochures, booklets, and newsletters to publicize the services and resources of the library.
• Prepares reading lists for school and community distribution.
• Provides scheduling, training and supervision to library Pages.
• Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for supervisor.

Additional Duties

• Conducts library tours for children, parents, and interested adults.
• Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
• Performs general library work as needed.

Supervised By
Receives general supervision from the Children's Unit Head

Qualification Profile

• The skills and knowledge required would be acquired with a Master's Degree in Library Science, including course work in specialty.
• Ability to apply principles of library science to situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Artistic skills used in creating posters, displays, etc. highly desirable.
• Ability to relate and interact with school and cultural organizations needed.
• Ability to prepare and deliver brief, concise and attractive reports of library services and facilities both orally and in writing.
• A working knowledge of computer applications for library services.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to work effectively with library staff and patrons.

License or Certificate
Not applicable.

Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Coordinator of Children's Services

Sherman Library

The Sherman Library subscribes to the philosophy that every child in Sherman is entitled to a free, readily accessible and specialized program of library services. The aim of the public library service is to introduce children to the love of reading and literature, to develop capable users of information and technology, and to encourage each child's development to her or his fullest potential.

Job Summary
The coordinator of children's services plans and implements library services to children in conformity with policies and practices established by the Sherman Library Director and Board of Trustees.

Reports to
Director.

Principle Responsibilities and Duties

• Helps establish and maintain a high standard of children's services for the Sherman community.
• Manages the selection, ordering and weeding of children's library materials consistent with the libraries mission and policies.
• Prepares children's bibliographies and reading lists.
• Responsible for order and appearance of children's collection. Maintains a colorful and stimulating environment.
• Develops and conducts a variety of library programs for children of all ages. Includes school year and summer reading programs and special programs using outside resources.
• Develops cooperative programs with the Sherman school and other community organizations. Provides opportunities for adults and children to volunteer in children's services.
• Assists and instructs children and adults in the use of library services and resources. Conducts library tours for children including school visits.
• Promotes and publicizes the services, programs and resources of the children's library. Prepares flyers, brochures, newsletters and press releases for programs.
• Keeps informed of trends in children's literature, library services and issues affecting children. Attends professional workshops and conferences.
• Communicates with director regarding the operations in the children's department and prepares regular narrative and statistical reports.
• Orders supplies as needed and prepares annual supply list.

Additional Duties

• Cooperates as a team member with library staff in performing essential library duties and participates in library special projects as needed or requested by director.
• Has awareness of upcoming library programs and events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of children's library services, programs and literature.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of library principles and practices.
• Considerable ability to plan, organize and coordinate work routines.
• Exhibits creativity, energy and enthusiastic to promote positive community spirit and friendship.

Children's Services Head

Woodbridge Town Library

Position Objectives
Proactively plans, organizes and delivers services in the Children's Library. Performs managerial duties related to library operations, outreach programs and special activities. Continually seeks and finds ways to promote increased use of the Children's Library. Works with school librarians and community groups to develop and expand Children's Services.

Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Library Director.

Typical Duties
Trains and supervises all personnel working in Children's Services. Maintains updated library policies and procedures manual in a location accessible to staff. Keeps staff informed of changes. Documents staff performance as appropriate and formally evaluates staff annually in an objective, timely manner.

Selects books, magazines, audiovisual materials, CD-ROMs, software, toys and games, online services, etc. for children. Determines location of materials; evaluates collection annually for balance and comprehensiveness. Provides assistance and instruction in use of OPAC terminals and Local Area Network in choosing books and other materials for borrowing and locating reference information. Cooperates with teachers in research assignments and conducts orientation visits for school classes.

Oversees and coordinates with the Community Services Director all babies' programs, story times, science programs, film programs, craft programs, etc. and other activities. Organizes book displays. Prepares book lists, flyers and other public relations materials. Seeks opportunities to speak and write about the library and its resources in the public forum. Writes press releases weekly detailing children's programs and activities

Develops and coordinates all children's outreach programs to local nursery schools and day care centers. Visits the elementary school at least twice each year.

Responsible for weeding juvenile collection semi-annually.

Responsible for the general maintenance and appearance of the Children's area and verifies that all equipment is working properly during work time.

Prepares the following reports for the Director: monthly Children's Services report; monthly budget report; annual proposed library materials budget; and annual collection development plan. Monitors all line items in the Children's Services budget to ensure funds are being expended at an appropriate rate..

Keeps informed on trends in library services; participates in professional organizations; attends continuing education workshops and conferences. Attends SCLC Children's Round Table meetings. Encourages staff to attend workshops.

Performs in a climate-controlled environment. Routinely and intermittently exposed to computer screens. May be required to lift light to medium weights, e.g. lifting books and audiovisual equipment and pushing book carts. Position entails bending, stooping, reaching and standing on a daily basis. Some degree of stress in public contact.

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
A Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school. At least three years experience working in Children's Services preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience requirement may be adjusted to local factors.

Ability to work well with people of all ages. Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials and administrative practices. Working knowledge of children's literature, including but not limited to, online searching, Internet, CD-ROM services, etc. Familiarity with automated library systems. Ability to lay out, assign and supervise the work of subordinates and volunteers. Ability to perform and supervise reader's advisory, bibliographic and other professional library services. Ability to establish priorities, develop long range plans, including staffing needs, for the implementation of new services, programs or solutions to problems. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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