Librarian II

is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requisition# 04379 Title Librarian II Department Henrietta Hankin Library Location 215 Windgate Drive, Chester Springs, PA The Henrietta Hankin Branch, Chester Springs has an opening for a Librarian II in the Youth Services Department. This position is responsible for serving children and teens, and their families, in a high-volume, fast-paced library. The librarian assuming this position will be responsible for planning and presenting story time for preschoolers (Infants through Kindergarten), developing and leading library programs for elementary students, and assisting with other programs. Function as part of the library Person In Charge team, ensuring smooth operation of the building in the absence of the Branch Manager. The librarian will also provide reference and readers' advisory services. This position requires an MLS/MLIS, ALA-accredited preferred, with at least one year's relevant experience, knowledge of children's and young adult literature, knowledge of child development, and experience planning and presenting programs. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, organization skills and exemplify teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of work with library customers of all ages, especially children. This position may include daytime, evening, and a rotating weekend schedule. This position requires the following physical abilities: to handle, lift, move, shift library materials weighing up to 25 lbs.; to wheel book-carts weighing up to 125 lbs.; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, kneel, walk, stoop, reach repeatedly throughout the workday. Library experience and experience with children a plus. All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type:

Full time;

Exempt Salary Information:

$53,009.32

Annually Shift:

Hours vary including nights and weekends.

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. To apply go to www.chesco.org and click on Employment