Youth Services Librarian – Teen Emphasis, Midtown Carnegie Branch, (Springfield, MO)

Posted December 16, 2022

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. Midtown Carnegie is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm. 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.

SALARY: $38,480.00 annually

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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

For more information and to apply, please see the following information:

Applications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job Posting. Complete application and submit transcript through our online application process.

Direct questions through e-mail to [email protected] or call 417-616-0589 Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.