Children's Librarian

We seek an enthusiastic lover of technology who is passionate about serving children and youth and who works well in a team environment to join our staff! Calvert Library is an organization that values lifelong learning, curiosity, building connections and teamwork. Excellent customer service is a core operating principle.

If you embody Calvert Library's values and are passionate about the power of public libraries to transform communities, consider joining Calvert Library as a full-time Children's Librarian to lead the children's team at Calvert Library Fairview Branch.

Reports to: Branch Manager or Supervisor

Supervises: Not a Supervisory Position but provides leadership

Overview: Performs a variety of duties to provide direct service to customers of all ages with a special focus on birth to teen.

Schedule: Monday-Wednesday 9-5, Thursday 12-8, 2 out of 3 Fridays 9-5, 1 out of 3 Saturdays 9-5

Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Essential Job Functions (All listed responsibilities/duties are considered essential to the position.)

• Plans, prepares and present children's classes and events
• Plans and conducts classes for adults on children's topics
• Presents programs at schools
• Markets children's collection and services
• Creates displays
• Evaluates children's services and makes recommendations to Youth Services Coordinator
• Maintains and assists in developing children’s collection
• Locates materials for customers
• Answers reference and directional questions for customers
• Demonstrates initiative in assisting customers
• Promotes library services and activities
• Instructs customers in use of materials and equipment
• Trains customers in use of informational computer resources, both one-on-one and in groups
• Leads and participates in teams as assigned
• Supports, implements and reports on Strategic Plan initiatives
• Operates equipment used in connection with job duties
• Maintains confidentiality of customer and personnel information
• Conducts tours and library orientations
• Coaches and trains new employees
• Collects and accurately accounts for cash receipts
• Collects and maintains statistics
• Performs assigned duties at activities outside the library
• Follows established policies, quality standards, and rules
• Performs and maintains circulation procedures
• Performs and maintains reference procedures
• Performs and maintains interlibrary loan procedures
• Performs readers advisory service
• Maintains orderliness of collection and neatness of public and work areas

2. Special Duties (Employees may or may not be asked to perform any of these duties)

• Performs duties of librarianin-charge when assigned
• Supervises volunteers 
• Performs technical services
• Fills in for other staff and at other branches as directed
• Schedules community locations for programs
• Prepares special reports
• Orders and maintains program supplies 
• Attends workshops, seminars and meetings when assigned
• Performs other duties as related

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of--

• Information sources and search tools
• Circulation procedures and policies
• Principles and practices of reference and reader’s advisory services

Ability to--

• Deliver excellent internal and external customer service
• Operate office equipment, fax, copier, computer
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Develop and present programs for children
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work place

Skill in--

• Reading aloud and storytelling
• Story enhancement techniques