Job Description
The Whatcom County Library System seeks an energetic, innovative and dynamic Children’s Librarian to promote a welcoming, informative, and educational environment for children at the Lynden Library and deliver specialized professional library service to children and their families. We are looking for a self-motivated, problem solving, creative individual who can facilitate a team, establish community relationships, organize and develop planning, and connect with children and their families. Requires Master’s Degree and three years relevant experience; Master in Library Science and Librarian certification preferred. Experience working with children, and passion for children’s literature required; Spanish language fluency a plus. Full-time position. Beginning compensation of $4,197 per month, plus excellent benefits. Apply by Wednesday, March 15. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and get details on how to apply at: http://www.wcls.org/work-with-us/.
Additional Info & Requirements
You have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, especially children, and work harmoniously with the public and other staff members. You have the ability to engage and delight children during tours of the library and in story times with dynamic readings and participatory activities. You have a talent for imaginative, inventive, and exciting programming and know how to merchandise and design powerful book displays. You value customer service for all patrons as well as fellow co-workers. You are spontaneous and unafraid to take risks and learn something new. You believe that anyone can become a reader at any age. Requires the ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System’s policies and procedures; ability to uphold intellectual freedom standards. Attention to detail, computer knowledge, and keyboarding skills required. Must have the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely; Spanish language fluency a plus.
The Community
Located at the Lynden Library in Whatcom County, Washington, with outreach to the surrounding region. Perennially recognized by the national media as one of the best places to live in America, Whatcom County is a place that truly has something for everyone. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, arts and theatre, and charming communities, Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington State. Located 90 minutes from Seattle and within an hour of Vancouver, British Columbia, the County's northern border with Canada gives it a unique flavor geared to cross-border shopping and recreation. Learn more about the Lynden area: http://lynden.org/.
HR Info
Thom Barthelmess, Youth Services Manager
Whatcom County Library System
5205 Northwest Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 305-3605
Email: childrenslibrarian@wcls.org
http://www.wcls.org/work-with-us/