Children’s Programs Lead & Storytime Coordinator

City Of Page; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Page is seeking a Children’s Library Assistant to manage year-round programs and provide reference services to children and teachers. The role includes cataloging, circulation desk duties, and coordinating story hours, tours, and reader advisory help.

The position involves preparing bibliographies and publicity materials, training staff, and collaborating with community partners to promote library services for young readers.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree; and
• Two (2) years of previous experience in working with children in a school or library setting;
• Or any experience working with bibliographies of children’s literature.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to ensure the highest quality of service as established by the City of Page.
• Develops and conducts programs for children, caregivers, and parents which encourage reading, viewing and listening skills, and the use of library facilities and materials.
• Plans and organizes work according to season of year, special events, and regular library schedule.
• Administers annual summer reading program for children.
• Prepares and delivers a regular series of story hours for: pre-school age children: infants and their parents/caregivers.
• Organizes and gives tours of the library and its services to all students and groups of young library users.
• Serves as primary children’s services reference librarian: provides assistance to the public with reader’s advisory services and assists patrons in using the online catalog and other electronic tools and resources; assists and instructs patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.
• Selects materials for acquisition and withdrawal from the children\'s print and non-print collections; supervises the organization, maintenance, preservation, withdrawal, and disposal of materials.
• Reads standard professional reviewing media to identify items that are age appropriate, e.g. Publisher’s Weekly, Book List, Library Journal, etc.
• Catalogs and processes children’s books and items.
• Partners with other community agencies and non-profits to promote the library, e.g. Attend community meetings; set up booths promoting children’s services at different community activities.
• Creates bibliographies, user guides, promotional materials, and publicity spotlighting Children\'s Department collections, services, and programs.
• Provides reference service to children and teachers.
• Creates displays to enhance the library collection, attracts young readers and promotes reading.
• Prepares reading lists for school and community distribution.
• Trains and supervises staff and volunteers assigned to the Children\'s Department; makes job assignments and verifies that assignments are carried out properly.
• Attends workshops, seminars, and other educational & professional meetings to acquire new skills.
• Contributes to the library’s long and short range plans concerning the use of new trends and technologies and making recommendations as applicable.
• Assists in monitoring the behavior and conduct of library patrons. Communicates and interprets Page Public Library’s policies and procedures to staff and the public.
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
• Answers the phone as needed; works at the circulation desk when assigned.
• Checks in/out library materials and shelves materials.
• Keeps work area and children’s department neat and clean. Cleans up room after program is finished.
• Prepares regular narrative and statistical reports for the Library Manager.
• Performs duties in other library areas and participates in library special projects as needed.
• Be flexible and adaptable to new situations .
• Assumes responsibility for all staff, public, and library building in the absence of the Library Manager and Reference Librarian.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Child development

Customer service

Communication

Technology literacy

Typing 45 wpm

Public library programs

Education

Associate’s Degree

Two years experience with children

Experience with children's bibliographies

Tools

Solutions Library Circulation System

PAC's

Job description

City Of Page is seeking a Children’s Library Assistant to manage year-round programs and provide reference services to children and teachers. The role includes cataloging, circulation desk duties, and coordinating story hours, tours, and reader advisory help.

The position involves preparing bibliographies and publicity materials, training staff, and collaborating with community partners to promote library services for young readers.