
Children’s Department Manager
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 4th to: Tami Morehart, Library Director tmore@wagnalls.org
For more information about The Wagnalls Memorial Library, please call us at (614) 837-4765.