Professional MLS/Librarian - Youth Services

YOUTH SERVICES PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANCategory/Classification: Full-time – Non-ExemptReports to: Associate Director of Youth ServicesGeneral SummaryThe Youth Services Librarian supports and assists the Associate Director of Youth Services. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for providing assistance with children and young adult library programs in addition to providing reference assistance to children, young adults, parents, teachers, and other patrons. Assists in planning, organizing, and performing scheduled programs and events. Participates in the youth services collection development and weeding of the collection.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesUnder the Direction of the Associate Director of Youth Services:Assists in directing and supervising the operations of the Youth Services department.Assists in the planning, preparation, and presentation of story times, summer reading activities, special events and programs for children and teens that meet their specific needsSupervises program presentations by youth service assistantsCoordinates children and teen service operations with other library services and functionsProvides reference and reader's advisory service to children, teens, parents/guardians and teachers using materials in a variety of formats (i.e. books, electronic reference databases, periodicals, newspapers)Evaluates materials and services; assists in the selection of materials for library acquisition and weeding the collectionAssists in promoting library use, especially programs and services for children and teens Monitors the conditions of the teen service area and the security of the young adult collectionMaintains working knowledge of materials collections, services available and trends in library services to youth, primarily teensMaintains awareness of developments and trends in librarianship by attending workshops and conferences pre-approved by the Director and reading professional literaturePrepares monthly reports to be submitted to the Associate Director of Youth Services as requiredPresents a positive view of library, staff and administration, and services to communityInterprets ECPL policy and procedures to public in a customer-responsive mannerIs flexible and able to work evenings and weekendsPerforms other job related duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of principles and practices of current librarianshipSkill in leadership, motivation, and coordination of the workflowEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to delegate work effectivelyAbility to set priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, government officials and the general publicAbility and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information technologyKnowledge of children's and young adult materials both current and classicAnalytical ability to understand and solve reference questionsKnowledge of and ability to explain available library servicesAbility to work independentlyDesire and ability to serve the public with friendliness, tact, and diplomacyKnowledge of library information systemsSkill at accurately and efficiently sorting and shelving materials in alphanumeric orderPhysical capacity to place materials on shelves at all shelving heightsAbility to work in a team setting. Willingness to assist and support coworkers, contribute ideas, maintain flexibility, and be able to adapt to a rapidly changing environmentRequirementsPhysical and Mental RequirementsSufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectivelySufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of technical and training materials, written correspondence, reports, and related materials in both electronic and hard copy formSufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate a keyboardSufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to monitor and supervise library operations at Main and RAP locations on a regular basisMust have some agility to stoop, stretch, and climb to retrieve materials and conduct programsStands for extended periods of time, lifts and carries books and other library materialsMust have reliable transportation for travel to agencies within the system and outEducation, Experience, and TrainingMaster's degree in Library (and Information) Science from an ALA-accredited university with a concentration in children's and young adult servicesLicense and Certification RequirementsLibrary Certification 5 or higher; to qualify for recertification, one must complete a minimum of 50 Library Educational Units every 5 years, as specified by the Indiana State LibraryPossession of a valid Indiana driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobilityThe requirements given above are not intended as exclusive standards for this position. Additionally, the duties and responsibilities listed are meant to be illustrative of the nature of the position and do not include all tasks that may be necessary to this job function. Further, individuals may be required to work in other areas and at different functions than those described in accordance with the changing needs of the library.#J-18808-Ljbffr