Position Overview:
The Children’s Librarian is a management level professional position that works mainly in the children and teen departments of both libraries. The individual in this position works as a member of the library management team in making policy and budget recommendations to be adopted by the library board of trustees. This position has substantial contact with the public.
Essential Job Functions:
The essential functions, or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any, or all, of the following essential duties:
- Develop, publicize, present, and evaluate engaging library programs and services for teens, children and their caregivers both independently and collaboratively, taking into consideration principles of youth development; community assets; and the diverse educational, recreational, and personal needs of local youth.
- Under the direction of the Youth Services Librarian, selects, evaluates, and maintains materials in the children’s and teen collections
- Assists Youth Services Librarian in working with the Lebanon schools and city departments and agencies regarding library services.
- Assists Youth Services Librarian with outreach for teen and children’s services in the community
- Assists in developing long range strategic, programmatic, and structural goals for the libraries
- Work with the library’s management team and/or ad hoc committees to make policy, hiring and budget recommendations to the library board of trustees.
- Trains members of the Youth Services team and library substitutes on library procedure, policy and best practices as needed
- Collaborates with all library staff to assure outstanding library service to the community
Works a regular schedule on public service desks
Position Requirements:
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Masters of Library and Information Science (MLIS) required
- Experience in a public library preferred
Other combinations of education and experience that qualify an individual to perform the requisite job duties and responsibilities may be considered.
Licenses and Certifications:
None
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) for Position
An employee in this class must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Skills:
- Excellent verbal, written and customer service skills.
- Current technology skills, including the use of city and state computer programs, and library-specific applications are essential, as well as the ability to assist with patron technology needs.
- Excellent organizational skills; accuracy; attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability:
- Ability to work effectively with the public; city departments; schools; social service agencies; children’s service providers.
- Fosters relationships with community stakeholders regarding youth services and needs.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, with an understanding of when consultation with and/or approval by the Youth Services Librarian is needed.
- Ability to deal with individuals and situations with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Ability to perform specific research as requested, use discretion, and effectively assess the needs of diverse populations.
- Ability to stay current on evolving technology, collection development, programming and educational trends in the library profession.
Physical Requirements
- Remain Stationary: up to 2/3
- Move: up to 1/3
- Communicate: up to 2/3
- Operate: up 1/3
- Ascend/Descend: up to 1/3
- Position Self: up to 1/3
- Reach: up to 1/3
- Distinguish: up to 2/3
- Vibration: none
- Move up to 10 pounds: frequently
- Move up to 30 pounds: occasionally
- Move up to 60 pounds: seldom
- Move up to 100 pounds: rarely
- Move more than 100 pounds: rarely
Summary of Occupational Exposures
- Outdoor weather conditions: none
- Work in high, precarious places: none
- Work with toxic or caustic chemicals: none
- Fumes or airborne particles: none
- Extremes of heat/cold (not related to weather): none
- Work near moving mechanical parts: none
- Risk of radiation :none
Job Environment:
Office work is performed under typical office conditions; work environment is moderately quiet. This position involves work during regular library hours, including nights and weekends. Operates computer, calculator, copier, fax machine, and other standard office and library equipment. Makes frequent contacts with the public and other libraries. Contacts are in person, in writing, by email, and telephone and involve an information exchange dialogue. Does not have access to department-related confidential information.
Hours of Work:
Monday - Saturday; this position involves work during regular Library hours, including nights and weekends.
To Apply:
Visit the City’s “Career Portal” application system at https://lebanonnh.gov/1414/Employment-Opportunities to create an account and apply online by the deadline date.