Youth Services Librarian, Osterville Village Library, Osterville, MA

Posted December 2, 2016

Be a part of a 135 year start-up! Celebrating 135 years and looking forward to the next 100 years and what it will bring!  Come join our vibrant, forward-thinking team in a new state of the art building in a beautiful seaside community. Osterville Village Library is seeking an energetic and creative professional librarian to fill the position of Youth Services Librarian. Be a part of a library and community center that values inspiring children, young adults and families with excellent quality, age-appropriate materials, assistance and programming. 

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about working with children and teens, is a team player, and has the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. The job includes working with kids of all ages, from birth to eighteen, as well as running the Osterville Village Library’s youth programs.  The Youth Services Librarian must be tech-savvy, as the position assists patrons in the use of today’s technologies (computers, portable devices, etc.).  Additionally, the position is responsible for collection development and management of materials budget for purchase of library materials.  The Youth Services Librarian will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and other staff in the creation and promotion of library events.

Definition

Responsibilities and duties include providing high-quality reference and reader’s advisory services to children and teens, parents, caregivers and teachers.  We are looking for someone creative, friendly and energetic to grow our youth programming and services.  The job includes working with kids of all ages, from birth to eighteen, as well as running the Osterville Village Library’s youth programs.  The Youth Services Librarian must be tech-savvy, as the position assists patrons in the use of today’s technologies (computers, portable devices, etc.).  Additionally, the position is responsible for collection development and management of materials budget for purchase of library materials.  The Youth Services Librarian will work collaboratively with the Executive Director and other staff in the creation and promotion of library events. 

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in the Lillian Dixie Morton Children’s Room, where the noise level can be loud; workload is subject to season fluctuations which will require advanced planning, coordinating and publicizing of programs.  The Youth Services Librarian operates standard library equipment including computers, scanners, copiers, printers, e-readers and other equipment and technologies.  The librarian has access to confidential patron records and shall maintain the privacy of these records.  All staff monitors the appearance of the Library to ensure neatness and attractiveness for patrons.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended to be indicative 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.)

• Develops and maintains the children and teen fiction and nonfiction collections, including books, periodicals, audio, video, multimedia, on-line databases and resources based on patron demand and current reviews, while managing budget;
• Markets children’s and teen collection to patrons with book displays;
• Works with Executive Director and other staff to create and promote events and programs that support, engage and entertain the community;
• Provides reference services and reader’s advisory services to patrons;
• Provides training and assistance to patrons in the use of computer hardware and software, online databases, e-readers and print and other resources;
• Conducts community outreach to local schools to create effective partnership and bridge between school and library programs;
• Communicates regularly with library and community groups;
• Attends staff meetings and professional training sessions;
• Attends CLAMS consortium meetings;
• Represents the library on Children Services and Teen Committees;
• Serves on library planning committees and boards;
• Performs other duties, as required.

Education and Experience

Masters in Library Science/ Library and Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution is preferred, with one or more years of professional library or related experience.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Knowledge of contemporary technological issues and trends;
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical staff and patrons;
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective children’s services techniques;
• Knowledge of early development learning techniques and methods to engage learning in young patrons;
• Plan and conduct programming for children to encourage and support literary;
• Plan and conduct programming for teens to encourage and support continuous learning;
• Knowledge and understanding of basic library policies and procedures;
• Familiarity with a range of vendor-provided databases;
• Incumbent must have the ability to troubleshoot and fix minor computer malfunctions and to update and utilize computer applications;
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite,;
• Remains current on trends in library programming and collections;
• Effective time management skills and the ability to multi-task. 

Physical Requirements

Minimum physical effort is required to perform most duties.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use hands to operate equipment for extended periods of time.  Candidate must be able to lift and carry boxes weighing 35 pounds or to push a fully loaded book truck which could weigh in excess of 100 pounds.

Schedule

The current work week is 35 hours and the schedule includes some evenings and weekend hours per week. 

To apply, email resume and cover letter to [email protected].  The position will remain open until filled.