Children's Librarian

We Are TR; Three Rivers (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

We Are TR is seeking a part-time Children’s Librarian to provide programs, collections, resources and services for children and families, supporting early literacy and lifelong learning in a welcoming library environment.

The role is 29 hours per week on an alternating weekly schedule, with days and times varying. The position emphasizes storytimes, readers’ advisory, and collaboration with schools and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with children and families in a library, school, childcare, recreation, nonprofit or similar setting.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and present engaging children’s programs and work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer and technology skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to work the required flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Plans, promotes and presents storytimes, early literacy activities, Summer Reading programs, seasonal programs and special events for children of varying ages and abilities.
• Coordinates program materials, setup, registration and evaluation and uses participation and feedback to improve future programs.
• Provides readers’ advisory, reference assistance and resource recommendations to children, families, caregivers and educators.
• Selects, maintains and promotes materials in the children’s collection in accordance with library policies, community needs and available resources.
• Creates displays and reading initiatives that promote children’s materials and library services.
• Develops relationships and outreach opportunities with schools, childcare providers and community organizations.
• Assists patrons with the library catalog, electronic resources, computers and other library technology.
• Assists with general library operations and public service as needed.
• Participates in the shared staff cleaning schedule, including an assigned day to clean and sanitize public restrooms, and assists with routine facility cleaning and upkeep.
• Participates in staff meetings, training and professional development and performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-service skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Under the direction of the Library Director, the Children’s Librarian provides programs, collections, resources and services for children and families; supports early literacy and lifelong learning; and helps maintain a welcoming library environment.

This is a part-time nonexempt, non-union position.

Essential Functions

• Plans, promotes and presents storytimes, early literacy activities, Summer Reading programs, seasonal programs and special events for children of varying ages and abilities.
• Coordinates program materials, setup, registration and evaluation and uses participation and feedback to improve future programs.
• Provides readers’ advisory, reference assistance and resource recommendations to children, families, caregivers and educators.
• Selects, maintains and promotes materials in the children’s collection in accordance with library policies, community needs and available resources.
• Creates displays and reading initiatives that promote children’s materials and library services.
• Develops relationships and outreach opportunities with schools, childcare providers and community organizations.
• Assists patrons with the library catalog, electronic resources, computers and other library technology.
• Assists with general library operations and public service as needed.
• Participates in the shared staff cleaning schedule, including an assigned day to clean and sanitize public restrooms, and assists with routine facility cleaning and upkeep.
• Participates in staff meetings, training and professional development and performs other related duties as assigned.

Hours

• 29 Hours per week; alternating weekly schedule.
  • Mon. 10:30-5:30 / OFF
  • Tues. 10:00-5:30 / 10:00-5:30
  • Wed. 10:00-5:30 / 10:00-5:30 (Meeting Weeks 10:30-6:00)
  • Thurs. 10:30-5:30 / 10:30-5:30
  • Fri. OFF
  • Sat. OFF / 9:15-4:15

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with children and families in a library, school, childcare, recreation, nonprofit or similar setting.
• Strong communication, customer-service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan and present engaging children’s programs and work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic computer and technology skills, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to work the required flexible schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public library experience and experience with children’s programming, early literacy, collection development, readers’ advisory or community outreach.
• Knowledge of children’s literature and current library-service trends.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a public-library environment and may include community outreach. The employee regularly interacts with children, families and the public and may experience periods of high activity or frequent interruption.
• The position requires the ability to move throughout the library, use computers and typical library equipment, remain seated or standing for periods of time, push loaded library carts, and occasionally lift or move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Description Notice

This description identifies the position’s primary duties and is not an exhaustive list of every task. Duties may be adjusted to meet operational needs consistent with applicable law and City policy.