Children's Librarian

Salary: $19.00-$27.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Hours: 15-27.5 hours per week

Benefits: Accrue sick hours at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

• Initiates, plans, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by children and teens
• Provide quick and accurate reference services for patrons of all ages & abilities
• Assisting the School Outreach Coordinator, help with off-site and on-site school programming for all ages.
• Responsible for development of assigned collections
• Promotion of collections through creation of displays
• Must be available to work afternoon, evening, and some weekend shifts
• Perform other library duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science or significant completion thereof
• Professional and enthusiastic attitude towards providing public library service to patrons of all ages
• Experience working with children ages 5-18
• A desire to serve the public in a positive manner
• Familiarity with popular reading materials and genre collections
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Familiarity with electronic databases and MeL resources
• Ability to lift, push and/or pull at least 20 pounds
• Flexibility to work varied hours

Reports to: Head of Youth and Teen Services

Final date to receive applications: September 8, 2026