Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Children's librarians oversee the daily operations of the children's department of public and private libraries and school libraries. They purchase books, periodicals, music and films, and other informational material, and prepare them for circulation. Children's librarians also serve as instructors and mentors to students. In addition, they conduct activities to introduce children to different types of literature. These activities include story time, reading challenges, book discussions, and outreach projects. Children’s librarians may also be called children’s services managers and youth services librarians. Approximately 141,200 librarians (including children's librarians) are employed in the United States. Thirty-five percent of librarians work in elementary and secondary schools.
Minimum Education Level
Master's DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Helpful
Organized
Outgoing
Career Ladder
Children’s Library Director
Children’s Librarian
Assistant Children’s Librarian
Library Assistant or Technician
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