We are looking for dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic candidates to fill a children’s librarian position. The Children’s librarian serves children ages 0-11 years as well as their parents and caregivers, families, and educators.

Note: This position requires a Master of Library Science degree. You may apply if you are in your last semester/quarter/term of graduate school and you expect to receive your MLS/MLIS degree at the end of the current semester/quarter/term.

 
Open until filled. Please submit a resume and cover letter with the application. 

• Plans and conducts programming for youth ages 0 to 11 at branch, at outreach sites, and virtually.

• Works with other children's and teen services staff to develop programs, booklists, and on outreach.

• Creates an environment in the children's area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources.

• Serves as specialist in children's literature and the information and technology needs of children.

• Provides outreach services to area daycares, preschools, schools, after school programs, camps and other community groups.

• Serves as a supervisor in the absence of other designated personnel.

• Assists library patrons in developing basic library skills and in the use of technology.

• Trains other professional librarians, paraprofessionals and support staff in library procedures.

• Answers reference questions.

• Performs all library branch activity.

• Works nights and weekends.

• Performs other duties and assignments as designated by Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Must have knowledge of library materials including books, magazines, audio/visual, and digital resources for children of all ages.

• Must understand the literature, technology, and information needs of children at all developmental stages, including early literacy development of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

• Must have the ability to plan and conduct programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests.

• Must possess excellent communication skills including oral and written as well as the ability to communicate with and identify the library needs of children.

• Must have high level of computer skills.

• Must have excellent customer service skills.

• Must have the ability and interest in creating a good rapport with children, as well as all patrons.

• Must be able to work independently, have good judgement, and also to work enthusiastically and collaboratively with other staff.

• Must have a professional demeanor.

• Must have management skills.

• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to bend and shelve books.

• Must have an excellent knowledge of library rules, regulations and practices.

• Must be capable of working in many different library environments.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a library environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal or while standing at a counter for extended periods of time. Physical exertion may be required to replace or retrieve materials from shelves, high and low. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read and sort library materials and observe and review the work of others.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, push, bend, and reach as needed

Education, Training, Experience

Master’s degree in library science issued by an ALA-accredited library school or are you in your last semester/quarter/term of graduate school and you expect to receive your MLS/MLIS degree at the end of the current semester/quarter/term.

Must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license.