Children's Librarian Job at Sttammanylibrary in Louisiana

Description

We are looking for dynamic, creative, and enthusiastic candidates to fill the Mandeville children’s librarian position. The Children’s librarian serves children ages 0-12 years as well as their parents and caregivers, families, and educators.

Note: This position requires a Master of Library Science degree. You may apply if you are in your last semester/quarter/term of graduate school and you expect to receive your MLS/MLIS degree at the end of the current semester/quarter/term.

Applications are due on Friday, October 31, 2025, 5:00PM.

Please submit a resume and cover letter with the application.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts programming for youth ages 0 to 12 at branch, at outreach sites, and virtually.
• Works with other children's and teen services staff to develop programs, booklists, and on outreach.
• Creates an environment in the children's area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources.
• Serves as specialist in children's literature and the information and technology needs of children.
• Provides outreach services to area daycares, preschools, schools, after school programs, camps and other community groups.
• Serves as a supervisor in the absence of other designated personnel.
• Assists library patrons in developing basic library skills and in the use of technology.
• Trains other professional librarians, paraprofessionals and support staff in library procedures.
• Answers reference questions.
• Perform all library branch activity.
• Works nights and weekends.
• Performs other duties and assignments as designated by Management.

Requirements

• Knowledge of library materials including books, magazines, audio/visual, and digital resources for children of all ages.
• Understanding of the literature, technology, and information needs of children at all developmental stages, including early literacy development of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Ability to plan and conduct programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests.
• Excellent communication skills including oral and written as well as ability to communicate with and identify the library needs of children.
• High level of computer skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability and interest in creating a good rapport with children, as well as all patrons.
• Ability to work independently, have good judgement, and work enthusiastically and collaboratively with other staff.
• Professional demeanor.
• Management skills.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to bend and shelve books.
• Excellent knowledge of library rules, regulations and practices.
• Capable of working in many different library environments.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in a library environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal or while standing at a counter for extended periods of time. Physical exertion may be required to replace or retrieve materials from shelves, high and low. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation are essential to permit the employee to read and sort library materials and observe and review the work of others.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to lift at least 25 pounds, push, bend, and reach as needed.

Education, Training, Experience

Master’s degree in library science issued by an ALA-accredited library school or are you in your last semester/quarter/term of graduate school and you expect to receive your MLS/MLIS degree at the end of the current semester/quarter/term.

Must have a valid Louisiana driver’s license.