Children's Services Librarian at Johnson County Public Library

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

A public university in Franklin is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Services Librarian. This role involves providing reference assistance, delivering children's programs, and advocating for library services. The ideal candidate has an ALA accredited MLS degree and experience with youth programming. Starting salary is $21.00 per hour with a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to interact with youth and adults.
• Experience presenting programs for children aged 0-12.
• Knowledge of ECRR and STEAM education initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference assistance and readers’ advisory.
• Develop and present children's programming.
• Advocate for the library and create community partnerships.

Skills

Youth engagement

Program presentation for ages 0-12

Technology use in libraries

Community partnership development

Education

ALA accredited MLS degree

Job description

An opening for an enthusiastic, energetic, and creative Children’s Services Librarian is available for an individual with demonstrated ability to interact with youth as well as adults. Responsibilities will include providing reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and the development and presentation of children’s programming. Qualifications include an ALA accredited MLS degree, experience presenting programs for ages 0-12 with a knowledge of ECRR and STEAM education initiatives, and the ability to use technology to provide services to all ages. The ideal candidate will be an advocate for the library, with strong skills in creating and maintaining community partnerships, presenting to parents, teachers, and partners on library services, and outreach programming for elementary schools, daycares, and social service facilities.

Starting salary of $21.00 per hour and an outstanding employee benefit package, including paid vacation, sick, personal leave and holidays will be provided to the selected candidate. For additional information, please visit JCPL's website.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of intent, resume and application to:

Human Resources Manager
Johnson County Public Library
49 East Monroe Street
Franklin, IN 46131
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