The Ferguson Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to provide library services for children birth through grade 12. The successful candidate will have outstanding customer service skills, strong oral and written communication skills, knowledge of children’s literature and programming, and the ability to work collaboratively within the Youth Services Department at the Main Library and with colleagues in the branches. In addition to staffing the children's reference desk, the candidate will be expected to initiate, plan, and implement a variety of programs and activities for children, from birth through grade 12, and perform school and community outreach. The applicant should have a passion for children’s literature and experience working with children and young adults from diverse ethnic and socio-diverse backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in library science or information science and a minimum of two year’s work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, work experience and training, preferred.
- Knowledge of reference and readers advisory sources, children’s literature and best practices in collection development and maintenance.
- Up-to-date knowledge of technology and experience with electronic resources, including integrated library system.
- Knowledge of innovative and emerging STEAM resources and technologies.
- Understanding of educational equity in the implementation of collections, programs and services.
- Appreciation of and sensitivity to neurodiversity (serving children and young adults on a wide-ranging learning and socialization spectrum).
- Library experience working with children, teens, parents & caregivers.
- Tact and skill in working with the public and staff.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Availability for evening and weekend work.
- Spanish language capability an asset.
SALARY RANGE: $74,020 - $94,489
Please see the full position posting and application instructions HERE.
