Children's Librarian - Multiple Locations

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Provides reference and reader's 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.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, or in Library and Information Science. Other accredited Master’s degrees will be accepted when combined with one (1) year of professional Librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center.
• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public librarianship
• Knowledge of: Collection development principles and practices
• Knowledge of: Reference/reader's advisory techniques and resources
• Knowledge of: Programming and outreach methods
• Knowledge of: Basic budgeting principles and recordkeeping
• Knowledge of: Marketing and merchandising techniques
• Knowledge of: Telephone etiquette
• Skills and Abilities to: Operate personal computer, automated library system, and other standard library equipment
• Skills and Abilities to: Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
• Skills and Abilities to: Plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments
• Skills and Abilities to: Develop age-level appropriate programs
• Skills and Abilities to: Deal tactfully and courteously with the public and co-workers
• Skills and Abilities to: Work independently and also in a team environment
• Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Skills and Abilities to: Problem solve and make sound decisions
• Skills and Abilities to: Work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds
• Skills and Abilities to: Organize data and track expenditures
• Skills and Abilities to: Handle emergencies and appropriately resolve complaints and conflicts
• 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader's 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 an assigned area. Monitors the allocation of the 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 Library's web pages and verifies links on the Library’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time