Librarian II (Children's Services)

City of San Antonio•Tx 78205, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Librarian II performs a wide range of duties supporting the library needs of the general public, with particular emphasis on children. The position plans, presents, and evaluates developmentally appropriate library programming; advises and assists children in using and evaluating library materials and information sources; conducts outreach in community venues, including schools and child care settings; promotes children's use of the library and its resources; and advocates for children within the library organization. Work follows general library policies and accepted professional practices. The role involves more complex assignments and greater independence than the Librarian I class. Work is primarily in an office environment at one of 28 branch library locations, with the specific location determined by department needs. The Librarian II may directly supervise assigned staff and may assume responsibility for a branch or unit head in that person's absence.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science, Library and Information Studies/Science, or Information Studies/Science from an American Library Association-accredited university; no substitution for education is allowed.
One year of experience as a professional librarian or three years of professional experience relevant to the appropriate age-based group.
Successful completion of a background check with results satisfactory to the City of San Antonio.
Successful completion of the City of San Antonio's Cash-Handling Certification Training.
Knowledge of library principles, methods, materials, and practices.
Knowledge of cataloging principles and techniques.
Knowledge of reference tools and services.
Knowledge of professional library publications and the literature of librarianship.
Skill operating a personal computer, PC applications, and electronic resources used in libraries.
Ability to analyze training needs and make presentations.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Ability to handle the physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Passion for and desire to work with children ages 0 to 12 in a public library setting.
Experience supervising daily operations of a facility and/or directly supervising assigned staff.
Experience advising and instructing parents and children in using and evaluating library materials and information sources.
Experience providing reference and reader's advisory instruction and assistance.
Experience fostering and facilitating parent and child participation in developing and implementing children's library programming.
Experience conducting outreach to children in community venues, including schools, and advocating for children in the library organization and community.
Proficiency in a language other than English.

Responsibilities

Provide positive customer service to all library patrons.
Assist the general public in using library materials and equipment.
Provide direct reference and reader's advisory services to the public.
Plan, present, and evaluate developmentally appropriate children's library programming responsive to service-area demographics and community demand.
Work with community partners to provide outreach to children who may not otherwise have access to library resources.
Design, implement, and evaluate promotion of children's services in the library and community.
Maintain the circulating children's collection by weeding materials and recommending new and replacement materials.
Assume responsibilities for a branch or unit head in their absence.
Coach branch or unit staff, as needed, in delivering library services to children.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behavior, critical thinking, and a positive, creative approach to problem solving.
Perform related duties and fulfill responsibilities as required.