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Youth Services Librarian/Graduate Librarian 2, Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA

Posted April 8, 2015

Salary: $43,976.10 – $63,991.80 annually; $21.07 – $30.66 hourly

A beginning professional position under the immediate supervision of the Youth Services Manager and under the overall direction of the Youth Services Coordinator with the responsibility for connecting children and teen library customers with the information they seek and developing and implementing engaging library programs, collections and services.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provides exemplary reference and reader’s advisory service for young adults, children, parents, teachers, and other adults; looks for opportunities to help library customers feel welcome.
  • Teaches use of basic and specialized reference tools, computer, equipment, etc.
  • Builds, manages and promotes an extraordinary young adult collection.
  • Seeks new ways to utilize the best technological developments.
  • Plans and implements programs for children and teens, including story times, tours, library instruction and outreach services.
  • Conducts bibliographic searches/inquiries using every possible resource.
  • Makes connections, reaches out and represents the library in the community.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of programming for parents, teachers, students and other adults who work with children and teens.
  • Collaborates with a team of professional and paraprofessional staff and with other city agencies and organizations.
  • Takes pride in our library, creating and maintaining beautiful displays, bibliographies, finding aids, and spaces.
  • Stays informed of professional and community developments affecting the library and librarianship.
  • Trains, supervises and evaluates pages and volunteers for the children and teen areas of the library.
  • Interprets and applies general library policies and procedures to the public in a customer friendly manner.
  • Performs other tasks, as assigned, consistent with the functions of the work unit and level of responsibility.

Minimum Job Qualification Standards for Performing Essential Job Functions:

  • Understand library customers and excel when connecting youth, parents, students and adults who work with children with library resources by demonstrating knowledge of search skills using paper and electronic resources.
  • Commitment to outstanding public service for children.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in current and emerging technologies and their applications.
  • Engage others who are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
  • Ability to organize and self-direct work responsibly.
  • Collaborate and foster positive working relationships while working as part of a team.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with all staff at every level.
  • Embrace opportunities to learn in a changing environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with professional and paraprofessional staff about concepts, ideas, and requirements.
  • Ability to push carts and bins loaded with library materials up to 50lbs.
  • Ability to reach and retrieve library materials at high and low shelf heights.
  • Ability to stand and or sit for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to perform bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and twisting.
  • Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm motions for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to move or lift 50 lbs. or less.
  • Knowledge of the principles and correct usage of the English language including grammar, punctuation and spelling.
  • High level of professionalism and commitment to the organization.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of patron information.

Preferred Qualification:

Ability to communicate in more than one language

Minimum Requirements:

Education: MLS/MLIS, including graduate credit in youth services, from a library school accredited by the American Library Association or approved by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

Experience: Relevant experience in libraries, bookstores, schools and/or with children is preferable

Schedule: Includes evening and weekend assignments and working at other locations License: Ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner. Must have a valid driver’s license

CORI: Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt. This position will remain open until filled.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter, to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. EOE/AA employer. Preference given to Worcester residents.

The information in this summary indicates the general nature and level of work performed within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship” http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/careers/corecomp/corecompetences/index.cfm as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity.

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