Children's Librarian

Employment Guidelines:

• The Children’s Librarian shall be hired to ensure continuation of full library functions and services in the absence of the Library Director.
• The Children’s Librarian shall be accountable to the Library Director and shall perform duties as set out in the job descriptions, as well as other duties as assigned by the Library Director.
• Wages shall be hourly as set by the Library Board of Trustees.
• Benefits: Library employee policies are formulated to correspond with city employee practices. The position of Children’s Librarian is considered a part-time position at 20 hours a week. Benefits will apply as to other city employees, including the holiday pay schedule. City policy has vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday benefits available to part-time employees.
• A performance review shall be conducted by the Library Director, with a written copy to the Board President, as deemed necessary by the Library Board of Trustees. No annual wage increase is implied by a favorable review; however, an increase may be recommended to the Library Board of Trustees.
• Resignation shall be submitted to the Library Director fourteen (14) days in advance.
• Dismissal: The Library Director, with Board of Trustee approval, may dismiss the Children’s Librarian for those infractions set in Chapter 20.05 (5) of the Wellman City Code, or for failure to correct areas which need improvement as identified by the job performance evaluation.
• The Children’s Librarian is expected to compete the State Library Endorsement training within one year of hire.
• Children’s Librarian shall maintain state certification by attending 30 credit hours of continuing education during the three (3) years following certification.

Duties: Duties shall be assigned by the Library Director and may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Meet with Library Director and Library Staff in planning and coordinating creative programs for children and their caregivers, including: story time, craft programs, technology classes, and other activities that support literacy and creativity.
• Assist in promoting library use, especially collection, programs, and services for children.
• Open and closes the building to the public when necessary.
• Supervise public use of building area.
• Uphold Library Policies as set forth by the Library Board of Trustees.
• Assist with organizing the circulation desk and building for daily public service.
• Assist with light cleaning and maintenance.
• Circulation: Perform circulation activities as necessary, including but not limited to: Issue library cards, Answer telephone inquiries, Take requests reserving materials and notify patrons when materials become available, Provide information on: services, activities, and policies, Initiate inter-library loan when appropriate.
• Assist patrons in locating materials, using information services and technology.
• Assist special needs and handicapped patrons in obtaining materials.
• Receive and prepare library materials for circulation.
• Check shelves for accuracy according to classification code.
• Shelve and arrange new materials and displays.
• Check for overdue materials and shelve returned materials.
• Assist Library Director with material reviews.
• Cooperates as a team member with all Library Staff in performing any professional or non-professional duties essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.
• Participates in on-the-job training to enhance skills and participates in continuing education opportunities as recommending by the Library Director.
• Attends a minimum of 75% of all staff meetings.
• Maintains proficiency in use of library technology and assists patrons with technology as requested.
• Assist Library Director with technology maintenance and planning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous library experience is preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Desirable to have working knowledge of Windows software and general computer literacy.
• Understanding of internet and hard-copy reference searching techniques.
• Must be willing to accept and learn to use new tools for library service, including computers and FAX technology.
• Must have a genuine interest in people and library service
• Enjoy and interact well with children, as well as adults.
• Must be able to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions.

Join us in fostering a love for reading and learning while ensuring that our library remains a vital resource for all!

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Wellman, IA 52356 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wellman, IA 52356: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12