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p 07_,L,93 11' r 1 C5570-2/93 CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs difficult professional work in planning and implementing children's library services; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. TYPICAL TASKS: Develops children's collection for the library; Selects appropriate materials and processes orders; Develops an overall plan for children's services and makes provisions for special projects; Writes grant proposals, spends allocated money, and submits reports on expenditures; Recommends annual budget for children's division; Develops programming for children including storytime, book club, and cultural programs; Advises parents and children on appropriate materials;. Works with schools child care centers, and other child oriented agencies to plan programs; Produces publicity materials for children's services; Markets programs to appeal to parents and children; distributes press releases; Works general circulation desk assisting patrons, checking books in and out, and answering questions; Participates in professional organizations; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Comprehensive knowledge of general library operations; comprehensive knowledge of children's subjects and authors; comprehensive knowledge of book classification; comprehensive knowledge of reference materials; ability to work effectively with children and parents; ability to maintain control of groups of children; ability to communicate programs to the public; ability to plan effective programs; ability to develop an effective collection of children's materials. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters degree in library science and at least two years professional library experience in children's programs.