Children’s Department Manager

The Wagnalls Memorial Library, Lithopolis, Ohio      www.wagnalls.org

• Job Description: Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates a variety of programs for children of all ages, based on their developmental needs and interests, and the goals of the library. Supervises and works together with the children’s staff members.
• Empower and motivate young people;
• Promote and nurture the habit of reading;
• Shelve, read, and maintain books and materials;
• Develop and maintain the creative play space;
• Build programs to link the library to community groups;
• Choose resources to enhance the library collection;
• Provide parenting education and family literacy programs;
• Design and provide engaging activities that help young people develop their creativity, interests, and talents.

Education and /or Experience

Prefer a degree in library related field, or a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

Related Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature, audiovisual materials, websites and other electronic media, and other materials that contribute to a current, and relevant children’s collection.
• Possesses up-to-date computer and technology skills necessary for effective communications and presentations.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of cataloging, classification, indexing procedures, and practices to support access to children’s materials.
• Listens and interacts actively when speaking individually with children, families, other patrons, and staff members.
• Keeps up to date with trends and new materials related to children.
• Maintains regular communication with other agencies, institutions, and organizations serving children in the community.
• Participates in all aspects of the library’s planning process to represent and support service to children.
• Suggests materials to be added to the children’s collection.
• Helps to maintain a friendly, inviting appearance in the children’s library.

Hours:  30-32 per week.  Two nights per week (Wednesday and Thursdays), and Two Saturdays per month.  

Please send resumes by October 4^th  to: Tami Morehart, Library Director   tmore@wagnalls.org               

For more information about The Wagnalls Memorial Library, please call us at (614) 837-4765.