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Youth Services Director, Centerville Public Library, Barnstable, MA

Posted March 21, 2019

General Summary

Responsible for the management of the Youth Services Department, including collection development, design and implementation of programs and services to children, young adults, parents, and caregivers, as well as outreach to schools and youth programs. Oversees Youth Services assistants and volunteers. Works as a team player with other members of the library staff. Reports to the Library Director.  

 

Essential Job Functions

  • Provides a welcoming positive atmosphere to library patrons and visitors. 
  • Plans, coordinates, and implements programs for children, young adults, and their families throughout the year. 
  • Evaluates the children’s and young adult collections.
  • Reviews and purchases books, non-print, and electronic materials for children and young adults.
  • Answers reference questions and assists with research and homework assignments.
  • Acts as reader’s advisor for children, young adults, and their parents.
  • Instructs young patrons in the use of the library’s computer resources, including the Internet.
  • Designs displays and exhibits, promotional materials, flyers, booklists, etc., of interest to children, young adults, and their families.
  • Acts as liaison with schools in promoting library services and programs, and works with teachers to coordinate homework and research assignments and summer reading requirements.
  • Works with Library Director on developing website content, and promotional material for Youth Services Department.
  • Participates in town, local, regional and state programs and workshops.
  • Assists with opening & closing procedures, circulation and desk duties as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Library Director.

This list may not be inclusive of total scope of job functions to be performed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or modified at any time.

 

Education/Experience/Skills Required

  • BA preferred plus experience working with children in a library or similar setting.
  • Creativity, enthusiasm, and a passion for reading and working with children are essential.
  • Strong computer skills required & a knowledge of automated library systems preferred.
  • Enthusiastic interaction with energetic children is required.

 

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week; some evening and/or weekend hours, and working during school vacations. 

 

This is a benefited position. Salary commensurate with experience. Position available in May.

 

Please send letter, resume, and names & contact information of 3 references by April 5 to: [email protected]

                                                           

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