Town of Berlin is hiring: Part-Time Children's Librarian in Chicago

Job Title: Children’s Librarian (part-time)

Schedule: Tues: 10am – 4pm / Wed: 2pm – 8pm

Union Affiliation: Professionals Non-Union

Starting Salary: $29.25/hour

Function:

Under the direction of the Head of Children’s and Teen Services, the Children’s Librarian is responsible for staffing the Children’s Services Desk; planning, developing, and presenting children’s programs; and materials selection. Utilizes in-house computer to access, input, and retrieve data. Conducts reference interviews and retrieves information from print and non-print collections.

Typical Duties, Responsibilities, Tasks & Assignments:

1. Plans, publicizes, and conducts programs for children to encourage reading, viewing, and listening of library materials in an effort to create lifelong readers. Provides service to the community and schools through programming, outreach, and other Library services.
2. Assists patrons in the use of equipment items located within the Children’s Department. Assists patrons at the Children’s Services Desk with locating various materials within the library. Provides assistance with basic reference and reader’s advisory inquiries via phone inquiries, electronically, or in person.
3. Assists with collection development, including evaluation, selection, processing, cataloging, and weeding as assigned.
4. Assists with teen programming and collection development and maintenance of teen materials.
5. Develops, maintains, and contributes to the library web page and social media.
6. Attends Children’s Department and Library Staff meetings. Represents Berlin-Peck Memorial Library at various outside meetings, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Special Skills & Requirements:

Master’s in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution is required (candidates within one semester of graduation will be considered). Candidates with a Master’s in Education or closely related field and relevant experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge of Sierra/Encore preferred. Must possess a familiarity with and enjoyment of children’s literature as well as the ability to communicate clearly, pleasantly, and courteously with child(ren) and adult patrons, as well as staff. Must be proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to troubleshoot computer and printer problems. Must be able to work independently as well as part of the library team.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to obtain and replace books from shelving in the stacks and on all levels, walking and standing for extended time periods and carrying a reasonable selection of materials between places where they are stored and places where they are used within the building. Ability to work with equipment associated with a library, including step stools, ladders, and book trucks that occasionally may weigh in excess of 100 lbs. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

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