Librarian- Children's Department (Part Time)

Mt. Lebanon, PA•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a part-time staff member who enjoys working with children and teenagers alike to help our amazing Youth Services Library staff provide for all patrons an inclusive, welcoming environment of intellectual enrichment, creativity and enjoyment, and a forum to exchange ideas by providing top-tier programs, materials, services, and community support. The successful candidate will be a team player who is able to adapt to change and work in a busy environment.

Requirements

Must have completed a Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
A minimum of one year experience working with children under age 12.
Some evening and weekend hours are required of all Children’s Library staff members.
A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle to visit outreach sites.
New hires are subject to fingerprinting and a background check upon acceptance of an offer of employment; evaluation at 12 weeks and 12 months.
may be frequently required to move and/or lift materials up to 25 pounds and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 300 pounds; regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crawl, reach, climb, balance, and sit; operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical office equipment, including computer hardware; regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Vision and hearing at or correctable to "normal ranges.”
CHILD CLEARANCES, and mandated reporter training certificate, be obtained prior to the first day of work.

Responsibilities

Provide Reference and Readers’ Advisory Services to families as well as children and teens after school; assist the teen librarian and engage with middle school students.
Develop and implement library storytimes and programs, and provide services for children, teens, and families.
Coordinate and provide in-house and outreach library services to preschools, daycares, elementary schools and after school programs.
Represent the library and connect with the public at community events.
Assist in the development and promotion of the Children’s Library materials collection.