Youth Services Librarian: Lead Kids & Teens Programs

Kansas Library Association; Chanute (KS); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chanute Public Library seeks a Children’s Services Librarian to lead the Children’s Department, planning and directing programs and services for children and teens. This role works under the Library Director and collaborates with the Children’s Librarian Assistant to serve patrons from birth through young adult.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree; MLS preferred, with at least 3 years’ related experience and supervisory exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MLS preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with children's library services, children's literature and reference resources, and online searching preferred.
• Some supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct activities of the Children’s Department.
• Coordinate with the Children’s Librarian Assistant to serve patrons from birth through young adult.

Skills

Experience with children

Supervisory experience

Online searching

Children's literature knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's in Library Science

Job description

The Chanute Public Library seeks a Children’s Services Librarian to lead the Children’s Department, planning and directing programs and services for children and teens. This role works under the Library Director and collaborates with the Children’s Librarian Assistant to serve patrons from birth through young adult.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree; MLS preferred, with at least 3 years’ related experience and supervisory exposure.