Youth Services Librarian, The Hill Library, Strafford, NH

Posted September 11, 2015

Salary range $10.00-$14.00 per hour

• Shall operate under the supervision of the Library Director;
• The Youth Services Librarian position functions fall into three areas: public service, technology resources, and general maintenance of the library collection.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in providing exceptional library service to all patrons with at least three years of experience in youth services;
• Demonstrated supervisory and/or managerial experience highly desired coupled with an ability for successful planning, implementation, and coordination of innovative Children’s and Young Adult programming;
• MLS from an ALA accredited school, current MLS candidate or extensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and collection development methods;
• This position requires knowledge of children’s and young adult literature and collection development methods;
• Experience in an automated library environment is highly desirable;
• As this position involves Outreach, a valid state driver’s license is required;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft software, Internet, and other new information technologies in a networked environment, including social media capabilities is essential;  and,
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with the public on all age levels, abilities, and backgrounds using written and oral communications.

Duties

• Participates in the daily activities of the library, including circulation, reference, and technical services – front desk duties will account for 60% of time;
• Responsible for maintaining a well-balanced collection of materials, meeting the needs of the community’s youth. He or she analyzes the existing collection on a continual basis with an eye to recommending purchases for its enhancement and weeding as appropriate;
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive and breathtaking monthly schedule of programs for children of all ages involving both staff and per diem presenters;
• Responsible for assisting with the development of a budget for juvenile materials and programs and seeking outside funding for this department;
• Supervise and train any youth services library assistants and oversee the training of work/study students and volunteers;
• Assist with Inter Library Loan fulfillment and reporting responsibilities;
• Responsible for reader’s advisory and patron guidance so that patrons can make optimal use of the collection;
• Provide regularly scheduled story time for infants and children with their parents;
• Responsible for the creation and presentation of programs which promote the various aspects of the collection and draw young people into the library;
• Responsible for the creation and management of publicity and public relations for the youth services collections and programs using media such as, but not limited to, the library newsletter, website, fliers, Facebook and other social media tools;  and,
• Responsible for overseeing age appropriate digital media and computer resources in the Children’s and Young Adult sections of the Library.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a typical office environment with moderate noise;
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop and reach with hands and arms;
• Required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, including working on floor with lowest levels of bookshelves;
• Required to lift on occasion, up to 25 pounds; able to push a cart of materials up to 75 pounds;  and,  
• Extensive computer work required.

Other

• Shall demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development;  and,
• Shall perform other related duties as required.

This is a non-benefitted, 15 hour/week, part-time, permanent position consistently requiring one Saturday per month and one evening per week. Please send CV and a thoughtful letter of interest to George F. Preston, Director, PO Box 130, Strafford, NH 03884 or email to [email protected].  No phone calls please.