Librarian I - Children's Librarian (Library) - (Unclassified Position)

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The Librarian oversees the daily operations of a branch library or Central library unit and provides assistance to technical staff and the public in maximizing the use of the library, its programs, and resources. May serve in a specialized library activity such as youth services, cataloging, archives, acquisitions, or other subject-matter expertise.

Serve as youth services subject matter expert and team lead in assigned location.

Assess the programming needs for children and teens

Develop and implement programs for children and families 

Participate in planning and coordinating systemwide youth services programs and initiatives, including serving on work teams. 

Ensure that the designated children’s area is well-maintained and arranged to optimize use by children and their families 

Train coworkers in best practices for library services to children 

Provide readers advisory for children and their parents  

Facilitate the summer reading and learning program 

Coordinate and plan outreach to schools, early learning centers and other children’s organizations 

• Knowledge of library science principles and practices, public library programs and services, library terminology and technology.
• Knowledge of customer service.
• Knowledge of library catalog software, reference materials, research techniques, and library classification.
• Knowledge of collection curation and management
• Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to perform moderately complex reference and request work.
• Ability to analyze library collection, conduct basic research, and recommend collection additions and deletions.
• Ability to perform professional library tasks and customer service.
• Ability to communicate library services, programs, and materials.
• Ability to train library staff.
• Ability to troubleshoot library software and systems.
• Ability to develop presentations.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience

Two (2) years of experience working in a library with program management, customer service, and collection development experience.

Education

Master of Library Sciences Degree, or a Master's degree expected to be completed within 9 months.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.