ALLEGAN DISTRICT LIBRARY JOB DESCRIPTION

YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Supervised By: Library Director

Supervises: Functions as a leader for youth services

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Library Director, oversees and directs all activities associated with the teen and children’s sections of the library. Plans and implements related programs and selects and recommends appropriate reading materials. Assists in all other aspects of library operations as directed.

Essential Job Functions:

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

1. Manages and supervises activities and operations of the Children’s Room of the library, and of the teen section. Selects and acquires all materials for youth from birth to age 18, and plans and implements exhibits, activities and programs.
2. Oversees and directs the efforts of volunteers and others involved in youth services programming.
3. Assists library patrons with questions and searches. Performs circulation duties as needed.
4. Administers a story time program. Selects books, songs and visual aids and prepares corresponding craft projects. Plans and administers summer reading programs and teen programs.
5. Selects and maintains well-rounded collection of materials for children and teens including books, audio books, and movies.
6. Assists with public relations activities, records maintenance and the preparation of various reports. Maintains attendance statistics.
7. Provides reader advisory services to children and parents through personal contacts, bibliographies, booklists and displays.
8. Develops and creates displays for library showcases to promote library and community activities.
9. Performs community outreach to schools, community groups and the public. Conducts tours of library facilities and visits public schools. Makes presentations as necessary.
10. Keeps abreast of modern developments in library science, new administrative techniques and children’s materials through research, continued education and professional growth. Attends conferences, workshops, and seminars as appropriate.
11. Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• A Master’s Degree in library science.
• Some experience in youth services programming, working with either young children or teens.
• Basic knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of professional library administration including personnel administration, budgeting, grants administration, and program planning.
• Thorough knowledge of children’s literature, library collection and selection techniques.
• Knowledge of public relations techniques and events planning.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, professional contacts, other administrators, board members, and the public.
• Ability to use basic office equipment, audio-visual equipment, and various computer software programs, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and Internet.
• Ability to instruct patrons on proper use of library equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate ideas and concepts orally and in writing, and make presentations in the public forum.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to critically assess situations, problem-solve, and work effectively under stress, within deadlines and changes in work priorities

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others in person and on the telephone. The employee is frequently required to review and produce written and computerized documents. The employee is frequently required to access and retrieve books, periodicals and other materials that vary in weight, size and shape and may be located at heights ranging from floor level to over-head level. The employee is frequently required to access various locations within the Library and attend meetings in locations away from the building. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items of light to moderate weight.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting within a public library. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Salary:  Starting at $12.55 hourly

Deadline: March 30, 2010

Send resume to: 

Allegan District Library, 331 Hubbard Street, Allegan, MI 49010
or
apl@alleganlibrary.org

12/2/09 Youth Services Librarian 2