Under the supervision of the
Library Director, the Youth Services Librarian is responsible for the
development of library programs and services to children and young adults
including reference, reader’s advisory, programming, and collection
development; works with Director and staff to monitor and evaluate services to
youth; promotes and publicizes the youth services program in the schools and
the community.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted primarily in an
office/library setting. It includes pressure generated by frequent telephone
and on-site customer service requests, computer assistance, on-site and
off-site programs, interruptions, deadlines, maintaining decorum in a
diplomatic manner, effectively dealing with program enrollment and time limits,
and resolution of disputed charges. Conditions include regular reference desk
hours, regular evening and weekend duties, and responsibility for the library
during a shift.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work may include prolonged
sitting, as well as moderate lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, pulling and
pushing activities, manual dexterity, clear speech and visual hearing acuity.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification specializes
in youth services and will be responsible for the planning, development,
implementation and evaluation of youth services programs and activities, and
the day-to-day operation of the library’s youth services area. . Maintains
regular communications with schools, caregivers, social agencies, child care
agencies, parents, and other interested community groups. This classification
also provides reference, reader’s advisory services, collection management and
programming for children and their parents/caregivers, as well providing
general reference service to adults as required.
This classification works closely
with the Library Director and appropriate staff members
to plan, develop, implement, and
evaluate services for youth.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Advise the Library Director in
development of policies relating to youth services
Direct the work and training of
support personnel assigned to youth services
Monitor and evaluate collections
and select and withdraw materials for Youth
Services collections utilizing
appropriate library selection and collection development policies
Participate and interact with
local, regional, and statewide youth services agencies (regional system, state
library, and professional organizations).
Establish a good working relationship
between the Library and local schools to complement and supplement their
programs and to promote and encourage the use of the public library
Work with organizations serving
non-English speaking residents to promote literacy training and use of the
Library
Develop ideas and assist in the
preparation of proposals for grant funds; support grant-funded programs
Arrange and present library tours
and programs for children, parents/caregivers, teachers, and other child care
providers.
Develop and deliver story hours,
activities, and themed seasonal reading program activities for children and
care givers.
Prepare and collect statistics,
surveys, and reports which measure and evaluate usage of the Library’s youth
collections, programs, and goals attainment
Assist the Library Director in
assessment of budgetary, personnel, and equipment needs of library’s youth
services areas
Attend local and professional
meetings and seminars related to youth services
Work at library reference desk to
provide reference services to all library patrons as required
Work at library circulation desk
as required, and perform all duties associated with the circulation of
materials, payment of fines/fees, handling of reserves, and registration of
borrowers.
Responsibility for operation of
the library on assigned evenings and weekends.
Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
·
Broad
knowledge of books, literature, and audiovisual materials for youth including
knowledge of reader interest levels
·
Ability to
create programs and services for youth to meet the changing needs of the
service area
·
Knowledge of
modern theories of child development
·
Knowledge of
effective employee relations and team leadership techniques
·
Knowledge of
current education/library personnel and training techniques
·
Knowledge of
community needs assessment methods
·
Knowledge of
the kinds of community resources and types of agencies serving youth
·
Ability to
develop positive library/community relationships
·
Demonstrated
ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate quality library services and
programs for youth
·
Demonstrated
ability to conduct a variety of youth programs including story reading
sessions, storytelling, and group activities
·
Demonstrate
a high interest in and have extensive experience working with youth
·
Ability to
communicate and work effectively with all levels of library personnel to ensure
quality services
·
Ability to
communicate effectively in English
·
Ability to
set priorities, meet deadlines, and share workloads
·
Ability to
plan short-term and on-going projects and programs and to direct activities of
support personnel
·
Demonstrate
the ability at all times to work on a multi-task oriented basis
·
Ability to
work a flexible schedule that includes days, evening, weekends, and emergencies
·
Ability to
serve as acting-Library Director for limited time periods, and serve as a responsible
spokesperson for the library, when designated.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s Degree in Library
Science or equivalent degree from a graduate library program accredited by the
American Library Association is required. Professional library experience,
preferably in a children’s or young adult’s librarian role, in a public library
is required.
Knowledge and Experience
Working knowledge of services to
children and young adults in public libraries.
Working knowledge of collection
development and selection of library materials for children and young adults
Working knowledge of library
procedures and practices including basic features of an integrated library
system (on-line public access catalog, on-line data bases, interlibrary loan,
reserve, renewals, and holds).
Two years (FTE) of increasingly
responsible paid professional public library experience over the past five
years
Demonstrated knowledge of children’s
literature, storytelling, children’s programming and group activities.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Functional speaking and reading ability in
Spanish
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued
employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
1. Please describe your interest
in the position of Youth Services Librarian; detail how you qualify for this
position, and why it is a good time in your career to work for the Dixon Public
Library.
2. Library services continue to
evolve and patron expectations continue to expand.
What creative ideas have you
implemented or would you consider suggesting in meeting these challenges?
3. What are some examples of how
you have been able to maintain or enhance service levels without added expense
or were successful in saving money without diminishing service?
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4. Please describe a situation
where you have led a program for children or young adults in a library setting.
How did you handle the creation, promotion, and running of the program?
SALARY RANGE
Salary range $44,000 - $49,000
based on experience. Includes benefit package.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications will begin being
reviewed on 1/14/14; open until filled
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants should send
a current resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions, and
three professional references to
Patrick Newell
Interim Library Director
Dixon Public Library
230 North First Street
Dixon, CA 95620
Please also send an electronic
copy of your application to the following e-mail:
newellp@dixonlibrary.com.
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