Librarian- Children's Department (Part Time)

Application deadline is 5:00 P.M., Monday, April 7, 2025.

By State law, all positions that work with children require all three CHILD CLEARANCES, and mandated reporter training certificate, be obtained prior to the first day of work. You should allow 4-6 weeks to obtain all clearances. If you work for at least one month, we will reimburse for the cost of the clearances ($60.25) that are obtained for you to work for us. Please see http://www.mtlebanon.org/2137/EmploymentVolunteering for more information.

LIBRARIAN - CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

Employment Status: Part-Time (20-28 hours per week). Paid time off is provided. Health benefits are not provided with this position.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a work week).

Reports to: Associate Library Director- Public Services

Description

We’re looking for a part-time staff member who enjoys working with children and teenagers alike to help our amazing Youth Services Library staff provide for all patrons an inclusive, welcoming environment of intellectual enrichment, creativity and enjoyment, and a forum to exchange ideas by providing top-tier programs, materials, services, and community support. The successful candidate will be a team player who is able to adapt to change and work in a busy environment.

Essential Duties as Part of the Children’s Library Team

• Provide Reference and Readers’ Advisory Services to families as well as children and teens after school; assist the teen librarian and engage with middle school students.
• Develop and implement library storytimes and programs, and provide services for children, teens, and families.
• Coordinate and provide in-house and outreach library services to preschools, daycares, elementary schools and after school programs.
• Represent the library and connect with the public at community events.
• Assist in the development and promotion of the Children’s Library materials collection.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• A minimum of one year experience working with children under age 12.
• Some evening and weekend hours are required of all Children’s Library staff members.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to visit outreach sites.
• New hires are subject to fingerprinting and a background check upon acceptance of an offer of employment; evaluation at 12 weeks and 12 months.

Essential Physical Job Functions

While performing the duties of this job the employee: may be frequently required to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 300 pounds; regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit; operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical office equipment, including computer hardware; regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Vision and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges.” Occasionally required to attend off-site meetings. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position.

The physical job functions described herein 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.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

GENERAL DISCLAIMER

I certify that I have given true and complete information in this application process, and it does not contain falsifications, omissions, or concealment of material fact. If this application leads to employment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application, resume, or interview may result in my employment being terminated.
I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for Mt. Lebanon to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either Mt. Lebanon or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice, unless change by a written agreement signed by a duly authorized representative of Mt. Lebanon.

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PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RESUME, PLEASE COMPLETE AND UPLOAD THIS APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS CAN ALSO BE RECEIVED AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 710 WASHINGTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228, ATTENTION: HUMAN RESOURCES.

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Mt. Lebanon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, race, color, ancestry, disabilities or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for the needs of otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities will be made upon request to the Human Resource Office at jaquino@mtlebanon.org.