What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Librarian position at East Norwalk Association Library?
Children’s Librarian
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and love working with children and families
Planning and conducting programs for pre-school and school aged children.
Providing quality patron services
Assist in collection development/maintenance.
Promote reading through displays, booklists, book talks, and programs.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent reader's advisory skills experience and research skills in children's literature for pre-school and elementary school children.
Demonstrated programming skills and experience.
Provide reference and reader's advisory services to all library users. Instruct all patrons in use of library material, print and electronic resources.
Proficient technology and computer skills to assist patrons. Familiarity with Integrated Library System (ILS) operations, word processing, email, internet searching.
Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university. Preferred
One year experience in library services for children but will consider a recent graduate with MLS focus on children's librarianship.
Background in children's literature and knowledge of early childhood development.
Flexible schedule - Saturdays maybe one weekday morning . Supervises branch in absence of staff. Per Diem position
Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position including, carrying books, light to moderate equipment, moving other equipment.
Email your resume and letter of interest to the East Norwalk Association Library. Place in the subject heading children’s librarian.
email sylvia@eastnorwalklibrary.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends only
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Location:
- Norwalk, CT 06855 (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Norwalk, CT 06855 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30