Coordinator, Program​/Childrens Librarian

Full Time Siloam Springs, AR, US

Salary Range: $19.95 To $22.50 Hourly

Plans, promotes, and implements programs for the library to include all ages.

• Coordinates programming for all ages. Creates, plans, and implements programming opportunities, which mesh with the library’s goal and mission.
• Works with staff and volunteers to provide joint programming, coordinate with themes, and assist each other in outreach and programming efforts. Recruits’ volunteers for programming as needed.
• Designs, writes, edits and coordinates the development of press releases and promotional materials appropriate to program activities in conjunction with the Library Cataloguer/Marketing.
• Increases library awareness by using programming to motivate patrons to visit and utilize library services.
• Create bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays focused on the children’s library user.
• Assists in construction of bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays throughout the library, which will promote programming.
• Performs public speaking engagements regarding library services and programs.
• Gives tours of the library that may involve some programming. This would be in conjunction with groups outside of the library who want to know about the library, which may include the public school, alternative schools, preschools, etc.
• Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program and prepares related reports.
• Keeps an accounting record of donations, both monetary and material, as related to programming.
• Develops the collection in the children’s room in collaboration with the library manager through assisting the Library Manager of items to order for circulation, items to weed, and forwarding items that need to be repaired to the library clerk.
• Purchases program supplies making sure the budget is maintained.
• Collects data to prepare reports; maintains program/project records and statistical information. Evaluates outcomes.
• Communicate with those who have done programming with the use of thank you notes or other communications.
• Attends educational meetings and workshops to stay abreast of the newest materials, program ideas and trends.
• Maintains the children’s room and story hour room
• Assists patrons with reference and information needs in the children’s room.
• Assists patrons with the use of e-mail, Internet, AWE computers, and Microsoft Office in the children’s room.
• Assists in the training of work-study students and volunteers assigned to the children’s area.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Upon direction, may supervise work-study students and volunteers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master of Library or Information Science preferred.

Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system. Ability to be organized. Ability to work as a team member, or independently, as needed. Basic knowledge of reader interest levels. Ability to use current technology. Ability to perform basic accounting functions. Ability to always display sound judgment and self-control.

Experience with multi-line telephone system; copy machine; fax machine; key calculator, library automation system;…