Library Youth Services Supervisor, Yarmouth Town Libraries, South Yarmouth, MA
Posted July 21, 2022
Description:
Job Title: Supervisor, Youth Services, Yarmouth Town Libraries
Department/ Division: Library Division of Community Services Department
Union Affiliation: Non-Union
Status: Full-time
Pay Grade: 11
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Pay Rate: Starting rate is $30.52 per hour -$34.08 based upon experience, plus benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR to join our LIBRARY team!
Working under the direct supervision of the LIBRARY DIRECTOR, the YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR performs professional, supervisory, administrative, technical, and direct service work. Responsible for services to children from birth to age 18 and their families. Independently performs varied complex and responsible tasks requiring knowledge of youth development, families, reading and learning, customer service and library programming, communication, budgeting, and general administrative work.
Develops services for children system-wide; plans and implements programs and activities for children both in the libraries and in the community to stimulate the desire to learn and grow. Responsible for planning, tracking and managing the Youth Services budget for materials acquisition, equipment and supplies, as well as program funding. Integrates computers as learning and information tools in Youth Services. Works with Director to research, apply, and manage grants.
Recommends, enforces and interprets library policies pertaining to the circulation of materials and use of equipment in the cooperative network environment of the Cape Libraries Automated Materials Sharing (CLAMS). Receives and responds to complaints and/or special requests from patrons and community groups, providing response or conflict resolution. Manages confidential information for both the public and staff. Information could include privileged health, financial, and other personal information.
Responsible for selection, purchasing and maintenance of children, teen, and parenting collections in all formats; evaluates the collection for balance and comprehensiveness, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion; coordinates removal of library materials. Directs and executes publicity, including public relations, displays, calendar of activities, press releases, and social media for the promotion of Youth Services library activities and services.
Performs reference and reader’s advisory services in Youth Services; assists patrons with requests for information or materials; teaches patrons how to use the library computer catalog and other technical equipment. Organizes and implements all school and community outreach.
Participates in promotional efforts; represents the library in the community; develops new avenues for community outreach, and may participate on municipal task forces and committees. Represents library at local and regional meetings, conferences and workshops. Performs a variety of professional library activities necessitated by staff absences or vacancies.
Determines appropriate technology for Youth Services: computer hardware and software, online databases, peripherals, and other equipment. Helps to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair library computers and other electronic devices, and audiovisual equipment. Trains staff and assists public in proper handling, care and use of computers, applications, and equipment.
Oversees the physical condition and appearance of the Youth Services areas, including Children’s and Teen Rooms, to provide an appealing, functional and safe environment for children of all ages, adults, parents and care givers. Is trained in safety and evacuation techniques.
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree is required. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited school is preferred. Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a public library, including supervisory experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Driver’s License; must be able to successfully pass a CORI & SORI background check.
Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing. Ability to operate a keyboard at an efficient speed. Frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift, and/or move materials weighing up to 30 pounds of bins, books, book carts, and materials. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents and use a computer with vision and hearing correctable to normal ranges.
Position requires at least one evening per week, and rotating week-end hours, year-round.
How to Apply:
Please complete an employment application form. Submit completed employment application form, resume and cover letter to [email protected] with “Youth Services Supervisor” in the subject line and include your full name, address, phone number and email address on the cover letter and resume. Applications received prior to August 15, 2022, will receive preference.