Children's Librarian I

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

5d•$51,285 - $61,994•Onsite

About The Position

The Enoch Pratt Free Library has an immediate opening for a Children's Librarian. Individuals who are passionate and eager to deliver services and programs to children and youth in the Neighborhood Library Services Division are encouraged to apply. All Pratt Library branches are within the Neighborhood Library Services (NLS) division. This position reports to the branch manager. This position will work on-site and a flexible work schedule including evenings and Saturdays, and may require work at other branches.

Requirements

Masters in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university.
Public Librarian Certificate, or requirements necessary to apply for a Maryland Public Librarian Certificate, within 90 days of starting employment.
Experience with Children’s literature and subjects.
Experience with automated systems, electronic databases, and World Wide Web resources.
Experience with MS Office suite, particularly MS Word.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, or other foreign languages besides English.
Experience with Sirsi, Dynix Symphony, OCLC, or similar library management systems.
Multicultural experience.
Experience in a public library.

Responsibilities

Answer reference and information questions for all customers, with an emphasis on children and youth.
Plan and implement book-talks, storytelling, and school programs for specific age-level customers.
Perform reference and reader's advisory services.
Assist all customers with catalog, databases and other computer programs.
Recommend material for purchase.
Prepare special reports on age-level activities.
Attend professional meetings, serve on committees and read professional literature.
Maintain ongoing knowledge of age-level literature and developments in the field.