eServices and Children’s Librarian

Job Summary

This position is temporary with an end date of November 11, 2025; however, it has the potential to become permanent or extended, in which case 2-week notice will be given of any changes.

Position Overview:

Ramara Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative eServices & Children’s Librarian to join our team. Reporting to the CEO, this role involves promoting library programs and services, developing, coordinating, and implementing programs for children and youth, and supporting the digital needs of the library.

The successful candidate will also assist in digital content such as social media, website content, and e-newsletters as well as conducting daily circulation duties. This position requires outreach and collaborating with community partners to enhance library services and foster a love for reading among young patrons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with diverse audiences, including children, teens, caregivers, staff, and the public through written, verbal, and digital communication. Ensure clear and accurate dissemination of information via newsletters, eNewsletters, and social media.
• Work collaboratively with internal library teams, community organizations, local schools, and other libraries to enhance children’s and youth programming and services.
• Provide informal supervision and leadership to library pages, volunteers, and staff. Offer training and foster teamwork to ensure high standards of library service and staff development.
• Design, develop, and implement in-house, virtual, and outreach programs for children and youth, ensuring that programs are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with community needs.
• Maintain a high standard of integrity by safeguarding confidential information, adhering to library policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Oversee the children and youth programs budget, managing expenditures, approving program-related purchases, and maintaining an organized system for invoicing and financial records.
• Assist with collection development for children’s and teen materials, ensuring that the collection is diverse, current, and relevant to the interests and needs of young library users.
• Assist with technological support by providing training and troubleshooting to patrons and staff on library systems, digital resources, and other technologies.
• Evaluate program effectiveness by soliciting feedback from children, teens, and families, and use this data to improve future programming and services.

Education:

• Master of Library and Information Science is an asset.
• Post-secondary education required. Library and Information Technician Diploma or Bachelor of Education preferred
• EXCEL Certification Diploma (Province of Ontario) an asset.

Experience:

• Experience working in a public library an asset.
• Minimum 2-years experience of programming for children and young adults.
• Proficient knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software applications, personal assistive devices and office equipment.
• Experience with website management or relative website maintenance.
• Experience with social media and marketing is an asset.

Certifications and Requirements:

• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check (or equivalent background screening).
• Valid driver’s license
• First Aid and CPR required.

Core Competencies:

• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and create compelling reports, materials, and promotional content.
• Collaboration: Demonstrates an aptitude for collective problem-solving and working collaboratively in teams or groups. Works with internal and external stakeholders, including community groups, local schools, and literacy organizations to enhance library services.
•  Customer Service: Provides warm, respectful assistance to library users, especially children and teens, and handles inquiries through phone, email, and in-person interactions.

• Program Development & Implementation: Designs and implements engaging programs for children, teens, and their caregivers, including evaluating feedback and improving future offerings.
• Outreach Services: Identifies underserved groups and designs inclusive programs to meet their needs, while fostering partnerships with community organizations.
• Leadership: Demonstrates leadership by supervising staff and volunteers, and provides ongoing training on customer
  service, library systems, and program delivery.
• Collection Management:  Maintains a diverse and current collection for children and teens, evaluating materials and promoting library resources through displays and digital tools.
• Technology Proficiency & Digital Literacy: Provides technical support, updates website content, and trains staff on library technologies, including social media and library marketing tools. This role also assists patrons with navigating digital resources and promotes digital literacy through age-appropriate tools and training.

Compensation:  $25.28-29.57

How To Apply

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter by July 20, 2025 via email to the CEO. Priority will be given to internal applicants first.

Ramara Township Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. In its ongoing efforts to prevent, identify, and remove barriers for people with disabilities, the library will provide work-related accommodations for employees with disabilities, upon request.

For more information or to request a full job description, please contact the CEO, Elise Schofield, at: schofielde@ramarapubliclibrary.org