[LIBJOBS] Job Posting: United States - Bossier City, LA - Children's Librarian

Librarian II
Children’s Librarian

DESCRIPTION:

The Children’s Librarian plans, organizes, directs, and manages all aspects of children’s library services at the Central Library which include but are not limited to collection development, storytelling programs, special events, educational and craft activities and promoting children’s services and programs in the community.

For complete job description, see http://www.bossierlibrary.org/job-opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS (for complete list of required qualifications, see job description):

• Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
• Public library service experience in Children’s Department with documented evidence of managerial and administrative effectiveness
• Experience working in a public library setting with system wide responsibilities
• Knowledge of library practices and principles, particularly those relating to the delivery of services to children

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a substance abuse test and criminal background check.

WORK HOURS and SALARY:

The work hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, but may include some evening and weekend hours. Beginning pay is $20.74/hour.

BENEFITS:

Vacation and sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement and education allowance.

TO APPLY:

Send cover letter, resume and three (3) references to:
Bossier Parish Library
Attn: Leslie Woodall
2206 Beckett Street
Bossier City, LA 71111
Fax: 318-747-1086
Email: libadmin@bossierlibrary.org

This position is open until filled. The Bossier Parish Library is an equal opportunity employer.

JOB TITLE: Children’s Librarian

CLASSIFICATION: Librarian II

LOCATION: Central Library, Children’s Department

REPORTS TO: Central Branch Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Children’s Librarian plans, organizes, directs, and manages all aspects of children’s library services at the Central Library which include but are not limited to collection development, storytelling programs, special events, educational and craft activities and promoting children’s services and programs in the community.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

1. Perform job tasks, make decisions and support the success of the entire Library system and its overall goals
2. Understand and enforce the Library’s policies and procedures, while safeguarding confidential and restricted information
3. Set long- and short-range goals, objectives, strategic plans, and priorities and keep staff and administration informed of these goals and plans
4. Contributes to a productive workforce through effective recruitment and selection
5. Leads and empowers employees to deliver effective, high-quality library service
6. Establishes effective strategies for performance management
7. Understands and applies legal standards and requirements for performance management
8. Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, and mediation skills and techniques
9. Contributes effective strategies and decisions regarding library services and resources
10. Align efforts with the vision and direction of the organization
11. Demonstrate an aptitude for leadership
12. Anticipates and adapts to change and challenges effectively

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL

1. Develops and evaluates standards and practices for the delivery of quality customer service
2. Communicates effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals from diverse backgrounds
3. Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users
4. Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals
5. Works effectively in teams with strong team-building skills and attitudes
6. Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult staff behaviors

CHILDREN SERVICES

1. Designs and implements library services to meet the needs and interests of children in the community
2. Articulates and communicates to stakeholders the needs of children to receive quality library service
3. Defines and implements outreach services to increase children’s and families’ use of library services and to reach underserved populations
4. Designs, implements and sponsors library programs that offer information, special skills or entertainment for children and their families and caregivers
5. Works with parents, caregivers and other adults who serve children
6. Connects children and their families and caregivers with resources that encourage reading
7. Uses Web tools and social networking communities to engage with and provide age-appropriate services to children
8. Builds a collection designed to meet the needs and interests of children
9. Establishes and pursues strategies to stay informed about current and relevant information resources to meet children’s evolving needs
10. Facilitates children’s requests for information and provides accurate and appropriate answers

TECHNOLOGY

1. Possesses computer and technology skills necessary for effective communications and presentations
2. Familiarity with emerging technological trends and tools
3. Uses Web tools and social networking communities to engage with and provide services to users
4. Keep informed about issues, services, emerging technologies, research and innovations related to libraries and relate these ideas, procedures, or projects to the library’s mission

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values, ethics, policies and procedures of library
2. Understands, applies and explains applicable laws
3. Participate in local, state, and national professional organizations to strengthen skills, interact with fellow professionals, and contribute to the profession
4. Pursue professional development and continuing education opportunities
5. Perform related work as required by supervisor

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and KNOWLEDGE:

1. Master of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
2. Public library service experience with documented evidence of managerial and administrative effectiveness
3. Knowledge of Dewey Decimal Classification
4. Knowledge of library practices and principles

JOB STANDARDS:

1. Professional commitment to develop high quality and high impact public library services, which promote individual and community success
2. Demonstrates collaborative, straight forward, team oriented leadership and supervisory methods
3. Models/develops/maintains excellent customer service
4. Models and maintains a positive, friendly and cooperative attitude to staff and patrons
5. Demonstrates positive attitude towards library technology and change
6. Promotes a positive library image in the community
7. Ensures that quality controls and productivity management goals are being met
8. Performs job in keeping with the policies and procedures of the Bossier Parish Police Jury and Bossier Parish Library
9. Must be at work on time at regular scheduled hours
10. Ability to interact with patrons/staff effectively and courteously at all times
11. Ability to respond to a wide variety of practical problems and unpredictable circumstances
12. Ability to operate general office equipment such as computers, photocopiers and fax machines with minimal training
13. Ability to lift and move heavy objects, stoop, bend, move books and sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
14. Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. This person may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. It also does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Bossier Parish Library Administration Only

Classification - Librarian II

Title - Children’s Librarian

Pay Range - 18

Last revised 1-8-16

THE BOSSIER PARISH LIBRARY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.