WILLARD LIBRARY JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Children’s Librarian

REPORTS TO: Director

JOB LOCATION: Children's Room/ Basement

JOB FUNCTION: Administers day-to-day operations of the Children's Services Department, under the supervision and policy guidance of the Director.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 100% Administrative/ Management / Public Service

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree + LC 4 Indiana State Library Certification or the Ability to Obtain a Temporary Permit while obtaining permanent certification.

https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/certification/

Preferred: Master of Library Science with American Library Association Accreditation

JOB DUTIES:

I.   Library Department Management

1. Develops and recommends policies and procedures for the efficient and effective management of all functions of the Children’s Services Department.
2. Manages all services provided by the Children’s Services Department, including circulation and reference services, information delivery, interlibrary loan, and material shelving.
3. Hires, supervises, schedules, and evaluates all Children’s Services Department personnel and recommends their dismissal, if necessary, for the good of the library.
4. Assists in the formulation of the annual material budget for the Children’s Services Department.
5. Orders all materials and office supplies for the Children’s Services Department within fiscal parameters and approves expenditures from the appropriate accounts.
6. Compiles monthly and annual reports of the Children’s Services Department.
7. Cooperates with other Department Supervisors to provide efficient library service.
8. Serves as Managing Supervisor for the Library as needed by the Director.
9. Participates in professional library groups such as the American Library Association and the Indiana Library Federation; attends workshops and conferences; reads selected professional periodicals to support personal professional growth and increase awareness of Willard Library's special needs and unique place within the library community.
10. Performs other duties as required and other tasks as necessary.

II. Collection Development

1. Conducts collection development for all Children’s Services Department collections in accordance with Willard Library's Collection Development Policy.
2. Selects and acquires appropriate materials for the Children’s Services collections through professional reviewing sources and vendors. De-selects material as necessary.
3. Conducts processing and basic cataloging of new adult material as needed.
4. Responds to patron requests, suggestions, and complaints concerning the Children’s Services Collection.

III. Patron Service

1. Offers assistance to patrons.
2. Provides extensive reference assistance to patrons in person, by telephone, or via email.
3. Retains accurate statistics of reference transactions.
4. Assists other staff members with complex reference transactions.
5. Assists with preparation and completion of interlibrary loan requests and materials.

IV. Circulation

1. Conducts routine circulation tasks; checking in and out, entering patron registrations, placing holds, updating patron files, updating bibliographic files, processing hold and overdue notifications, and shelving returned material.
2. Retains accurate statistics of circulation transactions.
3. Assists other staff members with complex circulation transactions.

V.   Programming and Public Relations

1. Develops and implements library programs pertaining to children and those who care for children.
2. Promotes such programs to the public through the media, Willard website, in-house advertising, and direct mail as needed.
3. Acquires supplies and equipment needed for programs.
4. Participates in community organizations and projects, particularly when such participation will increase community awareness of Willard Library's existence, programs, and services.
5. Speak to civic groups and organizations to enhance Willard Library’s profile in the community.

EQUIPMENT: Computer and Peripherals, Telephone, DVD Player, Monitor, Fax Machine, Photocopier, Cash Register, and Calculator, and other equipment as needed.

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE:  Rapport with Area Schools and Day Care Centers, Creativity, Knowledge of Children's Literature, Excellent Communications including Public Speaking and Performance, Ability to Relate to Children and their Teachers and Parents, Strong Written Communication Skills, Library and Personnel Management, Computer Skills (PC Windows- based Software in Local Area Network Environment), and a Strong Public Service Attitude.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Physical:  Able to lift 10 lbs. above head with arms fully extended; lift and correctly shelve 100% of Children’s materials consistently; able to shelve materials on 0” – 80” high shelving, requiring the ability to bend, squat, reach above head, climb 2’ vertically, and balance on 11” diameter step stool; consistently read 10-point font from 24” away; ability to do any or all of the following as needed for up to 8 hours with no more than two 20 minute resting intervals and one 60 minute resting interval: sitting, standing, walking, using computer keyboard, reading, writing, and speaking.
2. Mental:  Spoken and written English language comprehension at college level; perform basic algebra including advanced knowledge of Boolean logic and searching; able to arrange Dewey decimal numbers in ascending order and correctly alphabetize; able to consistently follow and deliver at least 5 verbal or written instructions without cues or repetition.
3. Verbal:  English language delivery at college level.
4. Written:  English language delivery at college level

NOTE: This is a 40+ hour/week salaried position.  This may normally include weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and evenings.

SALARY & BENEFITS: Typical starting salary range is $40,000 to $50,000, negotiable based on experience and education. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance benefits, plus generous vacation and sick time.

HOW TO APPLY: To apply, submit a resume demonstrating minimum qualifications and three professional references to the following person: George Carter

Position will remain open until filled and may be closed without notice at any time.