Job Description

PLEASE APPLY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS HERE:

https://www.ramarapubliclibrary.org/client/en_US/Ramara/?rm=EMPLOYMENT+OPP.1%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7C1%7C%7C%7Ctrue

or by going to ramarapubliclibrary.org --> "Administration" --> "Employment Opportunities"

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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-weeks notice will be given of any changes.

Position Overview:

Ramara Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and creative eServices & Child/Youth 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months

Pay: $25.28-$29.57 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-20
Expected start date: 2025-08-18