Children's Librarian

Brooklyn Public Library; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,357 - 77,437; Full time

Job summary

The Brooklyn Public Library is seeking a Children’s Librarian to work under the Branch Manager, focusing on service to children and their families. The role involves providing reference services, developing the children's collection, and planning programs for children up to age 12.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s Degree in Library Science and a Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate. This is a full-time position with a hiring salary of $70,397.60.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school required.
• General experience working with the public and diverse communities.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and programming as well as child development.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups.
• Develops, maintains, and promotes the children’s collection in the branch.
• Plans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates programs for children.

Skills

Excellent customer relations

Communication skills

Knowledge of children’s literature

Experience with diverse communities

Bilingual skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate

Job description

We offer thousands of free programs every day for people from all walks of life—immigrants learning a new language, aspiring entrepreneurs launching their dreams, children discovering the world, people of all ages exploring arts and culture. And we give patrons millions of opportunities to enjoy one of life’s greatest satisfactions: the discovery of a good book. Now’s your chance to join the best team in Brooklyn!

The Children’s Librarian, under the overall supervision of the Branch Manager, works as part of the branch team and performs basic library work concentrating on service to children and their parents and caregivers. This position requires professional knowledge and judgment, including, but not limited to, reference and reader’s advisory services, collection development, and individual/group programming. The schedule is 35 hours per week and reports directly to the Assistant Branch Manager. This is a full‑time, union, non‑exempt position. The hiring salary for this position is $70,397.60.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services for all age groups utilizing print and electronic resources.
• Develops, maintains, and promotes the children’s collection in the branch.
• Maintains the attractive appearance of the children’s room/area through appropriate displays.
• Plans, conducts, schedules, and evaluates age‑appropriate programs and class visits for children birth to age 12 and their parents, educators, and caregivers.
• Visits schools, neighborhood organizations, community meetings and participates in community affairs promoting Brooklyn Public Library services, collections and programs.
• Acts as an advocate for children and their educational and social needs within the library and engages in work with schools, childcare centers and other local agencies that work with children.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school; Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate issued by the State of New York, required.
• General experience working with the public and diverse communities.
• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and programming as well as child development.
• Experience providing early childhood or early literacy programming desirable.
• Basic understanding of current and emerging library technology, service and programming trends for children, and urban public library issues.
• Familiarity with internet, electronic databases, social media, and basic computer applications.
• Bilingual skills highly desirable.
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities and tasks, adaptable to change and work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Ability to bend, reach, sit and stand as needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

We seek professionals dedicated to providing excellent customer service, developing fruitful partnerships in the community, and implementing programs aligned with our mission and vision. Brooklyn Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.