What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childrens Librarian position at City of Springfield, MA?
Position Purpose/Summary
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements collection development plans for the Central Library Children’s collection. Selects, purchases, weeds, and maintains the children’s collection at the Central Library.
- Creates and conducts programs for students, teachers and principals at preschools and elementary schools, acts as liaison with school department on matters related to curriculum, assignments, outreach, etc. Provides resources and references for student projects. Conducts school group tours for children.
- Maintains children’s section of Central Library, creates subject bibliographies and assists branch librarians in children’s collections.
- Coordinates the Early ChildhoodResourceCenter. Purchases materials, prepares for cataloging, maintains web page, sends newsletters, offers workshops, attends meetings, and prepares reports.
- Keeps abreast of child-related trends/popular reading interests and responds using a creative, lively approach to reach the child population. Keeps abreast of developments and technological advances in the library field through conferences, associations, etc.
- Initiates and engages in special projects that analyze, design and develop special services for children’s audiences. Participates individually or in work teams to make recommendations for new initiatives or changes in service as they relate to the overall operation of the Library as related to children.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Specialized knowledge of children’s reading interests.
- Ability to demonstrate vision, strategic thinking, collaboration and inclusive leadership skills, flexibility and adaptability and a willingness to embrace and drive change.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and writing skills.
- Specialized knowledge of classification systems.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science.
- Some library experience preferred but not required.
NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.
Medical/Dental/ Vision
75% City Subsidized
All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision
Retirement
Available to employees working 20 hours per week
Paid Vacation
Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.
Paid Holidays
All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.
Paid Sick Time
Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.
Paid Personal Days
Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.
Training
On the job and instructor led courses available
Employee Assistance Program
Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.
Direct Deposit
Easy, convenient, and free!
