Children's Librarian - Programs & Outreach (Temp)

Njoyn; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is seeking a temporary full-time Children’s Librarian for approximately six months. The role requires a Graduate degree in Library or Information Science and a strong commitment to accessible public service.

Responsibilities include information services, program planning and evaluation, and development of children's collections and programming. Evening and Saturday shifts are required along with a police reference check.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited institution or equivalent education.
• Understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of public service to all, in accordance with human rights legislation and the principles of equity and access in the delivery of library service.
• Professional skills including information services, collection development and knowledge of adult, young people's and children's literature.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to plan, conduct and evaluate programs.
• Flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of service in the absence of the designated supervisor; participate in implementing training programs.
• Provide information services and contribute to development of information tools at system level.
• Plan, conduct and evaluate individual programs and events; participate in community outreach.
• Participate in branch and system collection development (selection and weeding).
• Perform duties at branch, area and system level in areas of expertise such as children's collections and programming, collection development, community outreach.

Skills

Information services

Collection development

Literature knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Program planning

Program evaluation

Flexibility

Education

Graduate degree in Library or Information Science

Job description

Toronto Public Library (TPL) is seeking a temporary full-time Children’s Librarian for approximately six months. The role requires a Graduate degree in Library or Information Science and a strong commitment to accessible public service.

Responsibilities include information services, program planning and evaluation, and development of children's collections and programming. Evening and Saturday shifts are required along with a police reference check.