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Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of programs and services to children and their caregivers, including weekly Storytimes. The position requires knowledge or experience in child development and includes special projects at the direction of the Public Services Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plans, develops, and implements regular Storytime sessions for specific age groups as directed Plans, develops, and implements after-school, evening and/or weekend programs for children as directed Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of other library services as directed by the Public Services Manager and Library Director Assists in collection development and the selection and promotion of materials for the children's collections as directed Provides reference and readers advisory services to patrons of all ages via email, in-person, and over the phone Prepares displays on a rotating basis Prepares bibliographies, pathfinders, and other informational materials as assigned Assists in promoting library resources and services through social media and other platforms Assists patrons using the library catalog, online databases, and other resources Assists patrons with the use of public computers, printers, e-readers, and other equipment Investigates complaints Performs other duties as assigned
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Makes public appearances on behalf of the library, and maintains good community relations through participation in community events Attends professional conferences and related activities Maintains current knowledge of the public library field and child development by completing regular continuing education
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree required. Master of Library Science preferred. Experience working with children required; or An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
A positive outlook and enthusiastic commitment to excellent customer service Basic knowledge of public library operations, policies and procedures Strong knowledge of reference tools and procedures Confidence in creatively using social media and other virtual platforms to articulate library mission, resources and services Knowledge of library patrons' needs and the ability to serve those needs Ability to develop and present public information materials to promote library use Ability to communicate well orally and in writing Knowledge of current trends, standards, and emerging technologies and their application to libraries Ability to cover, develop and present library programs for a range of ages Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, volunteers, and the public Ability to work well as part of a team, generating and sharing in the enthusiasm for the valuable work of the library Ability to use Microsoft Office software, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and other software
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The library work environment is vibrant and busy and requires the ability to deal with multiple people and tasks simultaneously. The Youth Services Librarian must be able to work a flexible schedule of 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time climb using step stools to access materials on high shelves stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend talk, hear, use hands to finger/handle/feel reach to access materials on high or low shelves with hands move heavy book carts The employee is occasionally required to crawl and balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to use a computer.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Phone system, computer, photocopier, bar code scanners, and other various equipment necessary in the effective operation of the library, including Windows operating systems, and library-related software.
