Children’s Programs & Collections Librarian

Library Jobline; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Athenæum invites applications for a Children’s Librarian to plan, organize, and manage all services, programs, and collections for the Children’s Library, serving families with children under 12. This front-facing role emphasizes welcoming spaces and excellent customer service.

This position supports patron assistance, programming, and collection development; supervises volunteers; handles evening and weekend hours; reports to the Director of Collection & Library Services as part of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Deep knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and materials.
• Experience creating, managing, and presenting children’s programs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage children’s library services, programs, and collections.
• Provide patron assistance and readers’ advisory.
• Oversee volunteers and coordinate with staff.
• Collaborate with staff and report to the Director of Collection & Library Services.

Skills

Customer service

Readers’ advisory

Programming

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Master’s in Library Science

ALA-accredited program

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

ILS systems (Sierra preferred)

Job description

Providence Athenæum invites applications for a Children’s Librarian to plan, organize, and manage all services, programs, and collections for the Children’s Library, serving families with children under 12. This front-facing role emphasizes welcoming spaces and excellent customer service.

This position supports patron assistance, programming, and collection development; supervises volunteers; handles evening and weekend hours; reports to the Director of Collection & Library Services as part of