Youth Services Manager Librarian II
Youth Services Manager Librarian II
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$ 61257 - 102095
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Manages and supervises youth department of a regional library. Serves as personincharge as needed. Serves on branch management team. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves more complex customer issues. Performs all essential information and support duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future Youth Services Manager (Librarian II) vacancies.
Salary: The starting annual salary offer will be in the minimum to midpoint range $61257.25 to $81676.61 and will not exceed the midpoint of the advertised compensation range. Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees.
Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.
To learn more about a career with Fairfax County Public Library watch our video Library Staff Share Why They Love Working at the LibraryIllustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list. A complete list ofposition duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.
Serves on Branch Management Team;
Serves as personincharge;
May schedule staff and plan workflow to ensure adequate coverage;
Resolves nonroutine patron interactions by communicating and interpreting library policy for staff and the general public;
Addresses the more difficult and complex reference and reader advisory services;
Promotes and represents Library System before outside groups;
May develop informational finding tools;
May select train supervise and evaluate subordinate personnel;
May facilitate staff meetings;
Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;
Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;
Advises and assists customers in the selection of books periodicals media and other materials;
Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;
Maintains collection by weeding marketing and merchandising library materials;
Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;
Performs copy cataloging of library materials;
Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;
Remains current in resources services and technologies in the information field;
May supervise volunteers.
Directly supervises youth services within the branch;
Managers all activities of the youth service department at a regional library;
Oversees the management of the youth collection in the branch;
Serves as a system resource for readers advisory and programming for youth;
May partner with schools and community organizations to provide library services for youth and teens.Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an allinclusive list.
General knowledge of statistics and budget preparation;
Ability to prioritize and schedule workload of the department;
Ability to effectively select train supervise and evaluate subordinates;
Knowledge of the principles standards and practices of library science;
Knowledge of library reference sources and methods;
Ability to create or curate professional resources;
Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the librarys collection;
Ability to prioritize and manage a selfdirected workload;
Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages;
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
Ability to exercise tact good judgment and initiative;
Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
Knowledge of the Librarys operating procedures;
Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public;
Ability to promote interest in library services;
Ability to plan and provide communityoriented library programs and outreach;
Ability to adapt to workplace change;
Ability to classify and catalog material.
Ability to plan and provide youthoriented library programs and outreach;
Enhanced knowledge of youth materials and programming.Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school and one year of professional library experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:- Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three 3 months of appointment to the position.
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience assisting the public in a library setting specifically assisting in locating reading materials and information.
- Two or more years of professional library experience to include demonstrated supervisory experience training coaching providing performance evaluations planning and scheduling workloads for fulltime and/or parttime staff.
- Experience providing readers advisory services to patrons requiring childrens literature or materials.
- Experience planning developing and facilitating programs for children and young adults.
- Experience explaining library policies and procedures to patrons.
- Experience planning publicizing executing or evaluating library programs for children and young adults including storytelling book talking and summer reading programs.
Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Ability to input access and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to perform repetitive hand arm wrist and shoulder movements. Ability to stand for 2 hours at a time. Ability to shelve materials at all height levels. Ability to stoop bend reach squat and kneel. Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage attend meetings and trainings. Physical requirements are applicable to all duties. Ability to push and pull 4wheeled book bins filled at 90 capacity requiring 20 lbs. of initial (starting) force and a sustained force of 10 lbs. after initial acceleration. Ability to push and pull 4wheeled book carts filled at 70 capacity requiring 14 lbs. of initial (starting) force and a sustained force of 7 lbs. after initial acceleration. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home(Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others)and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
