Youth Services Librarian, The Library Center, Springfield, MO
Posted July 7, 2021
Description:
This is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. Beginning July 18th , The Library Center will be open Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 9:00pm, Friday from 8:30am to 8:00pm, Saturday from 8:30 to 7:00pm and Sunday from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Some evening and weekend shifts will be scheduled. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library’s responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements developmentally appropriate youth and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, programs for school age youth, family events and tours
- Ability to relate to youth from birth to age 18 and their families and work with the general public
- Develops Library programs and services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learning
- Evaluates and documents programs and services to contribute to institutional and professional memory and adapts and improves future programs and services
- Assists patrons with reader’s advisory, information, and location of library materials
- Assists and instructs patrons in the use of Library technology and reference materials
- Performs computer data and internet searches
- Provides regular reference services to the general public
- Assists Youth Services Manager with the promotion of youth services to local schools and community organizations through outreach, including periodic public speaking
- Develops statistical methods and interprets department statistics to help guide programming, collection merchandising, and other services
- Develops and conducts special projects and trainings under the direction of the Youth Services Manager
- May assist with material selection and collection development
- Participates as a member of the Youth Services Committee and other system wide committees and work groups as assigned
- Keeps department sanitary
- Interprets and implements the Library’s General Conduct Policy.
- Timeliness: The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.
- Ability to work with others and the general public: It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.
- This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.
Skills/Job Knowledge
- Must exhibit flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience and tact
- Ability to perform essential job functions during times of high public usage
- Excellent communications skills, oral and written
- Ability to effectively listen to and respond appropriately to patron inquiries
- Working knowledge of developmental stages of youths birth through 18 years of age and the implications for Library programs, services and collections
- Working knowledge of reference resources
- Working knowledge of youth development and the implications for library services and programs
- Working knowledge and appreciation of youth literature, issues, and interests
- Proficient in use of computer systems and associated software, integrated library systems, and the internet
- Current knowledge of developments and trends in library services and technology
- Awareness of current events
Education/Experience
- MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution
- One year public service experience required
- Public library experience and experience working with youth and families preferred
How to Apply:
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