Youth Services Librarian

Department:Library
Position Title:Youth Services Librarian (NonExempt)
Salary: $50000 $53000 D.O.Q.

Applications Should Be Accompanied By ACover Letter and Resume

General Summary
Under general supervision by the Assistant Library Director provides assistance in support of teen and childrens collection development programming and delivery of services.

Supervision
General supervision is provided by the Assistant Library Director.

Supervision Exercised
None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list is illustrative and is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.

Youth Services Librarian Essential Duties
While a Youth Services position should be able to assist in all ages 018 this role will mainly focus on ages 1218.

• Plans develops and implements ageappropriate programs and services
• Prepares crafts for Story Time and take and make programs
• Plans and develops and executes any special event program such as summer reading
• Responsible for collection management of childrens collection including evaluating donated items materials and resources selection ordering processing cataloging and weeding in accordance with librarys mission and prevailing practices
• Provides readers advisory and information services for children caregivers and teens
• Conducts and coordinates outreach services in the community such as schools and community groups regarding library and youth services
• Prepares monthly statistics to be included in the library board report
• Assists in pursuing grants
• Helps keep accurate counts of library program attendance
• Prepares appealing promotional materials including but not limited to slides presentations brochures fliers calendars charts and graphs articles videos and social media content
• Supports the librarys fundraising efforts
• Updates diversifies and creates brochures for reading lists
• Purchasing and budgeting for programming supplies as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Important Duties

• Assists and backs up other areas as needed and/or assigned
• May travel to attend meetings conferences and training
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience
   1. Masters Degree from a college or university is required.
   2. Knowledge and experience using an automated library system and databases preferred.
   3. Knowledge and experience using Microsoft Word Excel and Publisher preferred.
   4. Cash Handling experience.
   5. Previous Customer Service experience.

OR

1. Any combination of education and experience would provide the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
2. Ability to speak Spanish is desired but not required.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Policies and procedures of department;
• Basic principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation
• Principles and practices of mail collection and distribution
• Basic mathematical principles
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation
• Principles and procedures of filing
• Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment
• Typing and/or word processing techniques
• Current trends in library services for and with children

Skills in:

• General office procedures and in the operation of standard office equipment including but not limited to phone system fax machine copy machine computer keyboard and Microsoft Office (i.e. Word Excel Outlook);
• Excellent customer service
• Time management
• Selfmotivation
• Observation to read sort and shelve library materials and maintain catalogrecords
• Cash Handling

Ability to:

• Demonstrate mature and consistent problemsolving skills
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• Obtain 5 hours of continuing education credits per year
• Work well under pressure work independently prioritize projects be detail/deadline oriented
• Communicate both orally and in writing
• Follow instructions precisely
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with fellow employees supervisors and general public
• Able to identify and translate childrens needs and interests into effective library services and programs
• Ability to be flexible in meeting the needs of the library
• Able to speak distinctly and confidently to large groups
• Able to recognize and set priorities and to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations
• Work mornings evenings and weekends
• Work assigned schedule without assistance
• Work overtime as needed
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude
• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Lift office supplies and library materials up to 25lbs

THE CITY OF MELISSA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER