Librarian II/Emerging Adult Services Specialist

An employee in this position assists the Youth Services Division Manager in system-wide teen and new adult planning and programming; assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Youth Services Division Manager under the guidance of other Division Managers. Develops and implements dynamic system-wide services; coordinates and develops system-wide activities such as the annual Librari-Con, Teen Summer Reading Program, and STEAM programming; develops innovative programs and ensures their replication at various locations; assists with coordination and purchasing of craft kits; encourages the development of programs by other Youth Services staff and facilitates the sharing of programming resources.

• Coordinates the system-wide Misdemeanor Diversion Program. 

• Leads a team approach by collaborating with staff and community partners to provide engaging and effective workforce development programs for ages 13 to 23; works closely with the library workforce development team leader to achieve this goal; including vocational job fairs. 

• Assists the Youth Services Division Manager in setting agendas for Youth Services Council meetings. 

• Participates in system-wide councils and task forces. 

• Assists in the promotion of teen and new adult services and resources. 

• Prepares and develops bibliographic tools to encourage use of the library's collection and resources. 

• Promotes Youth Services by speaking to teachers and other faculty groups as well as community groups serving, or interested in teens and new adults. 

• Coordinates outreach visits to middle and high schools with other Youth Services staff. 

• Coordinates the sharing of assignment information with library staff to ensure optimum reference assistance for students. In addition, plans and implements outside programming for the emerging adult population. 

• Performs reference assistance to all customers as scheduled. 

• Provides training for Youth Services staff and other staff related to serving youth, ages 13-23; develops resources for on-going training and education related to youth, ages 13-23. 

• Identifies and writes grants for the enhancement of Youth Services. 

• Under the direction of the Youth Services Division Manager, maintains budgets and expenditures as assigned; compiles, prepares, and maintains reports, records, and statistics. 

• Orders teen materials for the library system. 

• Performs other related duties as required or assigned. 

• Pursues professional development by attending workshops, seminars and webinars and by reading professional journals.