Youth Services Librarian

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Youth Services Librarian
Department: Library

Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL PURPOSE

A highly responsible position involved in the total operation and maintenance functions of the Library.

The person in this position assists the Library Director in supervising a staff of skilled and semi-skilled workers performing a diversity of duties. The Youth Services Librarian is expected to assist in making decisions concerning general planning, budgeting, and overall operations of the Library, particularly as it relates to youth services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the broad supervision of the Library Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises supervision over Library Assistant II and Library Pages, temporary, part-time personnel and volunteers as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for supervision and operation of the library in the absence of the Library Director.

Support and effectively implement Administration and Library Board policy.

May assist the Library Director in conferring with City officials, agencies, vendors, and manufacturers on plans, equipment, and materials related to the overall operation of the library.

Administer youth services area of library operations to achieve goals within available resources; plan and organize workloads; train assigned staff, review progress, and recommend changes as needed.

Evaluate library services, particularly youth services, and make recommendations for improvement and suggestions for new services as needed.

Present information about library services and programs to individuals and groups.

Maintain a working knowledge of the material collections, services available and trends in library services to people of all ages, especially children and/or young adults.

Responsible for children’s and young adult collection development; review and recommend materials for purchase; may directly purchase within budgetary guidelines; determine appropriate classification for cataloguer.

Review collection for outdated materials and recommend replacement.

Plan, prepare, and implement year-round programming for the toddler through high school levels of youth in the community, including Story times, Project S.M.I.L.E, L.E.A.P, Summer Reading Programs, Reading Groups, and other programs as developed; acquire supplies for all such activities.

Organize and supervise a volunteer corps for youth programs.

Plan and create appropriate promotional materials for all programs.

Plan activities for such special celebrations as Children’s Book Week and National Library Week.

Supervise the planning and creation of displays; plans and monitors the general appearance of the children’s library, with the assistance of the Library Director.

Prepare and present programs within schools; give tours of the library and provides instructions on use of the library.

Coordinate with school faculty and administration to supplement library resources available within the schools.

Promote the library by making presentations to various organizations as needed.

Oversees the preparation and delivery of public service announcements (PSA’s) and news releases related to youth services; coordinate efforts with the Public Services Librarian.

Assist customers with reference work using a variety of media, including the Internet, while providing guidance in the use of the library.

Attend professional meetings and professional development classes to improve knowledge and skills; assists in presenting staff development activities as needed.

Serve on various committees within the community and state as a representative of the library.

Assist other staff as needed.

Perform other duties as requested by the Library Director.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in library science, liberal arts, public administration, management, or a related field and

(B) One year experience in library operations.

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(A) Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library systems and programs; broad knowledge of library classification and selection tools and techniques; thorough knowledge of current youth services trends.

(B) Knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization, and supervision.

(C) Skill in the operation of such equipment as copier, fax, telephone, etc.

(D) Ability to communicate orally and in writing with employees at all levels, appointed boards, elected officials, and a diverse public.

(E) Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, customers, and the general public.

(F) Ability to do research through a variety of media, including books, CD-Rom, and the Internet.

(G) Ability to make decisions and cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.

(H) Ability to work with children of all ages.

(I) Knowledge of best practices for early childhood literacy learning such as those promoted by the Public Library Association (PLA) and the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC) and modeled by the Every Child Ready to Read® @ your library® curriculum.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Library computer system, personal computer including word processing and data base management software, calculator; copy and fax machine; phone, automobile.

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 frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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 noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.56 - $25.02 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gering, NE 69341: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Library Operations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location