Youth Services Librarian Multiple Locations

JOB SUMMARY

Provides reference and readers advisory services to library customers. Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion. Tracks materials budget. Plans coordinates and provides library programs and outreach services. Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or in Library and Information Science. Other accredited Masters degrees will be accepted when combined with one (1) year of professional Librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center.

Preference will be given to candidates with MLS/MLIS degrees.

Due to the nature of this position the successful applicant must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides reference and readers advisory services and information about library policies materials services and community resources in person on the phone or through electronic communications.
Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of dealing with customers in the library including children and/or young adults.
Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in the assigned area. Monitors assigned allocation of library materials budget.
Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
Develops maintains and participates in outreach activities to promote the use of library materials and services.
Creates coordinates and provides programs activities and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults.
Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.
Develops monitors and maintains the Librarys web pages and verifies links on the Librarys home page.
Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis handling emergency situations as well as customer complaints.
Participates in training workshops committees task forces and other professional development activities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public librarianship
Collection development principles and practices
Reference/readers advisory techniques and resources
Programming and outreach methods
Basic budgeting principles and recordkeeping
Marketing and merchandising techniques
Telephone etiquette

Skills and Abilities to:

Operate personal computer automated library system and other standard library equipment
Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
Plan organize and prioritize work assignments
Develop age-level appropriate programs
Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
Work independently and also in a team environment
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Problem solve and make sound decisions
Work effectively with people from diverse social economic and ethnic backgrounds
Organize data and track expenditures
Handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts

A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.

What its like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy work-life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Our community is more than a place; its our heart and service that brings us together.

We encourage work-life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with us includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you the flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10% employee contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% County-paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a County contribution of up to $1200 per year or a Flexible Spending Account
• 100% County-paid Long-Term Disability and employee-paid Short-Term Disability options
• Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance auto insurance and home insurance and discounts at County facilities

Check out our benefits page for more information.