Head of Children’s, Lenski Children’s Center, Clark County Public Library, Springfield OH

Posted January 2, 2014

Job Title: Head of Children’s / Grade 25 / Full-time / FLSA status – Exempt 

 Location: Lenski Children’s Center, Clark County Public Library, 201 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 

 

Application deadline:  Responses received by January 10, 2014, given first consideration.  Open until filled. 

 

Under general direction of the Library Director, the Head of Children’s oversees the Lenski Children’s Center, maintains the children and young adult’s collection and supervises employees in the department.  

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from an ALA-accredited college 

• Three years professional library experience in children’s services with increasing levels of responsibility 

and supervision 

• Public library experience preferred 

   or 

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience and the required knowledge, skills and 

abilities at the discretion of the Director and/or the Board of Trustees 

 

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish and maintain relationships with local schools, agencies, and organizations for the purpose of promoting library programs and encouraging community partnerships   

• Prepare and present formal communications and public presentations; consistently present Clark County Public Library in a positive manner  

• Plan, promote, implement, recommend, and present youth services programs, activities, exhibits, and displays from infants to teens  

• Develop and maintain collections; read reviews, bibliographies and other sources; maintain an awareness of current library trends and a willingness to acquire new skills 

• Maintain strong public service focus; provide prompt assistance for patrons in utilizing library resources and services; provide reference and technology assistance, readers’ advisory and complaint resolution 

• Function as part of the administrative staff to develop, implement, and evaluate youth services policies and procedures and participate in decision making; compile statistics and generate department reports 

 • Supervise Children’s Center’s employees, evaluate work performance, and ensure compliance with CCPL policies and procedures; provide orientation; identify hiring and training needs  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: 

• Experience with youth programming, including Summer Reading Program events, and youth collection development 

• Thorough knowledge of children’s and young adult’s literature   

• Knowledge of MARC and OCLC formats, Dewey classification, and standard cataloging tools 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, written and verbal communication skills for formal communications and public presentations  

• Knowledge of Supervisory methods; management and leadership abilities 

• Ability to identify qualified candidates through screening and interviewing methods and recommend hiring to the Director 

• Ability to work independently and with others, interact and respond professionally and appropriately to patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and courteous manner 

• Knowledge of research techniques, Microsoft Windows, and other electronic resources  

• Knowledge of library automation systems (prefer knowledge of Polaris automation systems)  

• Knowledge of budget administration to assist with long-range planning for the library 

• Ability to make analytical decisions with attention to accuracy 

 

OTHER:  

• Ability to operate tools and controls, reach, stand, walk, sit, see at close range and distances, talk and hear, occasionally lift lightweight objects (up to 25 pounds) and push book carts (up to 50 pounds), bend, reach, and stoop in order to provide general assistance  

• Valid Ohio driver’s license needed to attend meetings and presentations  

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions or for the interview process 

• Department operates 7 days a week; must be willing to work flexible schedule as needed  

 

Salary and Benefits:  

Starting salary is $20.63 per hour (may be negotiable for highly qualified candidate). 40 hour week. Section 125 health insurance offering (Medical, Dental), employer-paid life insurance, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System membership, four (4) wks. vacation accrual, ten (10) holidays, and sick leave allowance in accordance with CCPL Personnel guidelines. Ohio Deferred Compensation (457) Plan membership available. Direct Deposit to a financial institution required, pursuant to O.R.C. 125.151(B) 

 

APPLICANT PACKAGE:  

 Applicant must submit ALL of the following to be considered: 

 

1.  Cover letter 

2.  Clark County Public Library Application Form (available as Electronic or blank 

Printable options) 

3.  Résumé 

4.  Responses to Experience Questionnaire 

5.  Letters from three professional references 

6. Official library school transcript 

 

Initial screening is based on examination of submitted materials. 

Continuing applicants will be interviewed by phone. 

Finalists will proceed to interviews/meetings with staff at the library. 

 

  

Information packet: Application materials are available at: Head of Children’s Packet