Childrens Librarian

Children's Librarian, Brockton Public Library (Brockton) The Children's Librarian is responsible for planning, developing, and delivering library services for juvenile patrons and their families. Key duties include organizing story times, educational programs, and seasonal events; selecting and maintaining children's materials; providing reader's advisory; building partnerships with schools and community organizations; and fostering early literacy and a love of reading. The Children's Librarian creates a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports the developmental needs of young patrons.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Trains and supervises subordinate departmental personnel (Staff and volunteers). Assists in developing print and non-print collection for Main Library's children's room including: selecting titles, weeding, evaluating donations, and assessing mending needs. Provides reference and readers' advisory service to patrons. Prepares readers advisory materials and aids. Plans, promotes, and conducts storytelling sessions and other special events for children. Assists patrons and staff in using computer resources. Works with public and private schools. Performs community outreach activities involving children. Inputs or oversees the inputting of data into the OCLN database. Provides a wide range of circulation services: charges, renews, reserves, and shelves library materials; issues library cards; processes overdue notices and reports. Maintains displays and exhibits. Assists in the development of library policies and procedures. Serves on professional and network committees. Substitutes in any department or at any Branch Library when circumstances call for such a temporary transfer. May be required to serve as "Librarian in Charge" in the absence of the Assistant Library Director and Library Director. Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of Children's Services, Assistant Library Director or Library Director. Qualifications MLS or Master of Education in Library Media Studies candidate required, MLS or Master of Education in Library Media Studies preferred (if candidate, must receive degree within 5 years of appointment). Knowledge of children's literature and reference sources required. Experience in children's programming preferred. Technical skills searching the Internet, on-line services and CD ROM products required. Ability to train and supervise assigned employees and /or volunteers. Ability to relate to children, parents, teachers and staff with professional friendliness, patience, tact and resourcefulness. Ability to converse in Spanish, Portuguese, French, Creole or another language spoken by one of Brockton's linguistic minority communities desirable. Demonstrates commitment to working with diverse populations and furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Full/Part Time Full Time Education MLS/Masters Salary Range $46,848.00 - $62,709.00 / year Salary Notes 8 Steps Closing Date 5/1/2026