Summary:

The Branch Youth Services Librarian is responsible for all aspects of special and recurring children’s programs, outreach, assisting patrons, providing reader’s advisory, and collection development.

Qualifications

Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited university (or progress towards a degree) is required. This position requires you to be outgoing, energetic, creative, self-motivated, and committed to providing quality teen’s programming in a public library setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Candidate should be computer literate and willing to learn new technologies
• General knowledge of popular reading materials, movies, and music; expert level knowledge in children’s materials
• Knowledge of professional library principles, practices and trends
• Expertise in library’s resources, services, classification system, policies and procedure
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays
• Position requires walking and standing for long periods. Requires light lifting and carrying of up to 40 pounds.
• Must like working with people of all ages.
• Maintains professional relationships with co-workers and supervisor while utilizing excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities 

• Plans and executes special and recurring programs for teens including promotion, supply ordering, setup, execution, and cleaning
• Plans and conducts outreach visits to schools, daycares, and other community organizations
• Familiarizes self with library policies and adheres to them
• Maintains a neat, fun, and inviting, and safe teen zone by creating displays, hanging decorations, implementing new design ideas, and straightening carts.
• Assists with adult and children’s programming and visiting groups as needed
• Assists in cleaning of the shared storage spaces, and unpacks carts and materials when finished
• Collaborates with Benton YS staff to ensure consistency and implement special programming.
• Serves as Person in Charge on Saturday rotation.
• Provides assistance to circulation desk as needed.
• Monitors youth services help desk, assists patrons in locating materials, and enforces library code of conduct while maintaining a good relationship with youth visitors and their caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

To apply, visit this link: https://www.salinecountylibrary.org/branch-youth-services-librarian-teens-bryant-branch/