Children's Librarian II: Community Programs & Storytelling

City of Boston; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Boston Public Library is seeking a children’s services librarian to lead programs for toddlers through school-age children, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and engage with local schools and community groups. The role includes program planning, staff training, and possible branch operations in the supervisor’s absence.

Responsibilities include developing the children’s collection, budgeting for materials, and presenting reports on activities to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus MLS/MSLS; children’s literature coursework desirable.
• Two years of professional library experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop interactive community relationships.
• Strong oral and written communication; independent work ability.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and implements children's programs via consultations and outreach.
• Develops relationships with neighborhoods, schools, and agencies.
• Plans story hours, book talks, crafts, puppetry, and summer reading.
• Provides readers’ advisory and reference services to the public.
• Teaches patrons to use books and electronic databases.
• Manages funds for children’s services and develops the collection.
• Compiles bibliographies and participates in system-wide committees.
• Trains staff and may run branch operations in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Outreach

Storytelling

Youth programming

Reference skills

Teamwork

Education

MLS/MSLS

Bachelor's degree

Children's literature courses

Tools

ILS systems

Online resources

Job description

City of Boston Public Library is seeking a children’s services librarian to lead programs for toddlers through school-age children, provide reference and readers’ advisory services, and engage with local schools and community groups. The role includes program planning, staff training, and possible branch operations in the supervisor’s absence.

Responsibilities include developing the children’s collection, budgeting for materials, and presenting reports on activities to leadership.