Youth Services Librarian

Job posted until filled.

Entry salary is $43,645.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to initiate and manage services and programs for the Youth Library Services Department in accordance with the County’s Library System policies. Train, support, and provide advice to interns and volunteers working with youth. Provide reader’s advisory, reference, and other assistance to patrons. The Manager makes professional technical decisions, and must possess extensive knowledge and skills in relation to children's and youth library services.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

1. Plan, coordinate, and present services, activities, special children's and youth events and programs for all OCPL branches. Produce and distribute publicity for these activities.

2. Direct and supervise the operations of the children's library service; make assignments to staff; train, and evaluate staff. Recruit, train, and use volunteer assistants.

3. Establish liaison and perform outreach activities with organizations, agencies, daycares, and schools in the community to promote library services.

4. Participate in the grant writing process to help supplement the library funds. Manage grant projects as assigned.

6. Provide instruction and training in library methods and technology to staff.

7. Represent the library on children's services committees and serves as the authority on children's service. Perform related work as required.

8. Prepare and present library programs and supervise program presentations by subordinate staff.

9. Receive and respond to inquiries and concerns regarding children's and youth programs, services, and materials.

10. Manage and provide appropriate information for the library's youth services website page.

11. Maintains records and statistical data pertinent to Youth Services.

12. Meet with members of the library and others to coordinate activities and exchange information. Communicate regularly with the Library Director and, as required, to the Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees.

13. Provide reference service to children and teachers and provide reader's advisory service.

14. Evaluate materials and services and assist in the selection of materials for library acquisition. Responsible for inventory and disposal of materials in children’s areas. Assist with collection maintenance through weeding and inventory processes.

15. Assist in promoting library use, especially programs and services of the children's service.

16. Assist in drafting children's library service policy, as assigned.

17. Assist in proper use and maintenance of library equipment and property.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include:

Perform routine circulation and reference desk duties such as registering patrons for library cards, charging, discharging, routing, changing status, and placing requests against materials. Assist patrons with use of library audio/visual equipment, public copy machines, and computers. Assist patrons by answering directional and procedural inquiries. Advise patrons regarding the library's services and resources. Serve as a member of various employee committees. Required to work nights and weekends. Attend relevant continuing education classes and workshops, prepare monthly reports of activities for the Library Director, and attend monthly staff meetings. May act as a member of the Library’s core interview group, and may perform basic duties in other areas of the library or outreach locations as needed. Maintain memberships in professional and regional library associations and assist in providing training to staff for the continued developments affecting libraries.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions;
Considerable knowledge of the needs and abilities of children and young adults and the available library materials and services;
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration as applied to a major library service;
Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
Good managerial and supervisory skills;
Job Title: Youth Services Librarian

Considerable skills in making decisions and developing programs;
Good interpersonal and customer service skills;
Knowledge in the use of computers and software programs;
Ability to retain a valid S.C. driver’s license;
Extensive skills in operating library essential tools and equipment;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The educational requirement for this position is: Completion of Master's degree in Library Science.
Education may be substituted for experience.
Related-experience required: 3 years.
Experience may not be substituted for education.