Librarian-Children's

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

At Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh we believe in the richness of diversity and we build community, enable learning, provide access and value people. Our vision is that through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh the people of our region will develop the literacies and connections that support individual achievement and strengthen the power of the community. CLP – Hill District’s Children’s Librarian helps create a continuum of service to inspire and facilitate lifelong learning by supporting the developmental needs of children 0-11 as well as their parents and caregivers. Our Children’s Librarian acts as a mentor and connects children and families to resources and opportunities to reflect their interests, respond to their needs and support their healthy growth and development. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated a passion for community engagement, experience working collaboratively, and a passion for serving children and families. Location: CLP-Hill District, Pittsburgh, PA Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week; days, evenings and weekends required. Compensation: $22.95 per hour Number of Vacancies : 1 Hiring Supervisor: Simon Rafferty-Library Services Manager Unit: This position is represented by the United Steelworkers union.

Requirements

MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited school
Valid PA Driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Previous experience working with children is required
Outgoing, dynamic and highly organized individual with a passion for working with children and families and building relationships in the community
Possesses strong leadership skills
ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff
Demonstrated knowledge and an innovative vision of library services to children and families, especially in regards to equity, diversity and inclusion
Understanding of child development and the ability to apply this knowledge to create developmentally appropriate library experiences
Understanding of the importance of family engagement and ability to apply best practices in family engagement
Knowledge of media mentorship practices, current technologies, electronic resources and virtual services including social media
Familiarity with collection development and ability to recognize current reading, viewing, and listening interests of children and families
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to manage assignments and responsibilities effectively in a busy urban library with a diverse public and staff
Commitment to providing high quality customer service in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy of Service
Excellent communication skills; written and oral

Nice To Haves

Previous experience planning and presenting programs for children ages birth to 11 years preferred

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Library Services Manager, Library Services Supervisor and youth-serving staff to execute the vision of Children’s Services at CLP—Hill District
Working to develop, implement, evaluate, and promote programs that reduce inequitable outcomes for children; including programs in the library, at outreach locations like local schools and non-traditional settings to meet community needs
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with individuals and agencies serving children and families
Working to develop rapport with library customers and helping to fulfill their informational and recreational needs by providing quality reference and readers advisory using print and electronic resources
Providing high quality customer service to all customers in accordance with CLP’s Philosophy and Standards of Service
Participating in system-wide initiatives, programs, committee work and project management
Implementing and facilitating the priorities identified in conjunction with the Coordinator of Children’s Services & Family Engagement and CLP—Homewood’s Library Services Manager
Communicating with, collaborating with and supporting children and family-serving staff at CLP—Hill District and Children’s Specialists at all CLP locations
Modeling best practices and empowering all location staff to connect with and serve youth to ensure a continuum of service
Continuing to cultivate a timely and dynamic children’s collection that is representative of the community’s needs in consultation with the Coordinator of Children’s Collections.
Managing the children’s space, including space upkeep and inventory, creating engaging displays
Providing meaningful experiences for volunteers
Assisting with day-to-day operations of the branch, including circulation, registration, and shelving.