Children's Librarian & Outreach Programs Lead

St. Tammany Parish Library; Slidell (LA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

St. Tammany Parish Library seeks a Children\'s Librarian to plan, develop, and conduct engaging programs for children ages 0-12 under the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator.

The role includes reader\'s advisory, reference services, and promoting library resources while maintaining a welcoming children\'s area. This position also develops outreach with community partners to support early literacy, learning, and child development; may supervise staff and serve as emergency manager as

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science (ALA-accredited) required.
• Experience in public libraries and program development is preferred.
• Knowledge of children's literature and early literacy practices.

Responsabilités

• Plan and conduct programs for children 0–12 reflecting developmental needs.
• Provide reader's advisory and reference services to children and caregivers.
• Lead outreach to daycares, preschools, schools, and community groups.
• Collaborate with staff to develop programs and booklists; assist with collection development.
• Supervise staff and assume leadership in absence of branch manager.

Connaissances

Child development

Program planning

Communication

Outreach coordination

Formation

MLS/MLIS from ALA-accredited program

Description du poste

St. Tammany Parish Library seeks a Children\'s Librarian to plan, develop, and conduct engaging programs for children ages 0-12 under the supervision of the Youth Services Coordinator.

The role includes reader\'s advisory, reference services, and promoting library resources while maintaining a welcoming children\'s area. This position also develops outreach with community partners to support early literacy, learning, and child development; may supervise staff and serve as emergency manager as