Library Specialist in Children's Room (2 positions) - Avon Free Public Library.
- POSITION #1: 25 Hours/Week, including 1 evening and Saturday Rotation
- POSITION #2: Alternate Sundays, January through March, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Definition: Performs responsible and varied
library services in the Children’s Services Department, including
assisting children and students in the use of library materials,
equipment and resources, and conducting programs for pre-school,
elementary and middle school students and young adults. Supervision
received: Works under the general supervision of the Children’s
Librarian, who assigns areas of responsibilities, outlines policy and
procedures, provides guidance as necessary, and evaluates work in terms
of accuracy and effectiveness. Works with a great deal of independence
in Children’s Services. Supervision exercised: Provides task supervision
to Library Pages and volunteers as assigned. Examples of Essential Job
Duties: Assists in the planning, development and implementation of
library programs and services for children and young adults, including
story hours, library tours, and related events to encourage reading,
viewing and listening skills. Provides reference and readers advisory
services to children, teens and adults. Assists children and students in
the use of the library's catalogue and reference materials, answers
reference questions; locates information or guides children to source
materials. Assists children and students in use of computer system to
locate books and materials, to access Internet and CD ROM reference
sources. Refers children and students to Children’s Librarian as
necessary. Plans, prepares and presents pre-school and early grade
story-time and literature related programs. Uses literature, music,
dance, and puppets, etc. to enhance presentations. May develop scripts,
posters, and audio-visual materials for programs. May involve audience,
including adults, in activities. Visits schools, childcare centers, and
community locations to present programs. Participates in the developing
Children’s Services collection of books, periodicals, and audio-visual
equipment and materials. Evaluates library materials for children based
on knowledge of community needs, review of professional journals and
children's literature, and library policy. Recommends selections to the
Children’s Librarian. Enters new materials into automated circulation
system and barcodes materials in the Technical Services Department on an
as needed basis. Performs collection maintenance tasks, including shelf
reading, weeding of damaged or obsolete materials, and noting gaps in
subject areas, etc.Performs circulation desk duties, including charging
and discharging library materials, recording and filing circulation
cards, and registering new children; answers telephone calls and
provides information to children. Reserves books and loan materials.
Maintains circulation desk area in neat and functional condition.
Provides backup assistance in other library areas as necessary. Examples
of Incidental Job Duties: Organizes programs and activities with school
librarians, teachers, parents’ groups, and community organizations.
Arranges programs using volunteers, artists, and others. Attends
professional library conferences to remain abreast of changes in library matters. Performs other duties as required. Maintains appearance
of Children’s section. Prepares displays and exhibits. Minimum
qualifications required: The skills and knowledge required would
generally be acquired with an Associate’s degree in Library Science, and
three years of experience in an educational institution or a public
library, or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Prior
experience in working in childcare, child development, pre-school or
elementary education is desirable. Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must have a working knowledge of children’s, juvenile and young adult
literature. A working knowledge of library principles and practices is
required. Must be able to apply the principles of library science to
resolve practical problems and to deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must
be able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and
diagrammatic and schedules form. Ability to acquire a working knowledge
of, and to work with, computer applications and technical equipment
applicable to library operations is required. Must be able to add,
subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure, and compute ratios,
rates and percentages. Must be able to relate to children and have the
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
library staff and adult patrons is essential. Salary: $22.1649/hr. (no
benefits associated with these positions). Closing Date: 4:45 p.m. on
Thursday,
August 29, 2013. Employment Application:
www.town.avon.ct.us
(under job opportunities). Send completed application, cover letter
and resume to: William F. Vernile, Director of Human Resources, 60 West
Main Street, Avon, CT 06001.
