Librarian (Youth Focus)

Stark County District Library•Canton, OH

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

Stark Library is seeking a Youth Librarian for the North Branch location located in Northwest Canton. The Youth Librarian plays a vital role in advancing the Library’s mission to support early literacy, youth engagement, and community connection. This position provides leadership and oversight of all youth-focused programming, collections, and services at the branch, ensuring high-quality experiences for children, teens, and their families. By fostering community partnerships, delivering engaging programs such as storytimes and outreach, and maintaining dynamic and relevant collections, the Youth Librarian helps sustain essential services that build trust and enrich the community. Position Summary An employee serving in this position advances the mission of the Library by serving as a professional librarian, providing direct public service, programming, outreach, and collection management services and expertise. This role is primarily responsible for providing leadership in a designated area/age group per the needs of the department or location. The Librarian is also responsible for establishing and maintaining key external relationships (e.g., authors, publishers, organizations, etc.) on behalf of his/her location or department and representing the Library in various outreach capacities. The Librarian, in conjunction with the Department or Branch Manager, helps set location goals for their own work as well as that of the rest of the staff and helps lead system-wide projects.

Requirements

MLIS degree required. Within the Genealogy Department a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required and an MLIS is preferred.
3 or more years of related experience is preferred. Within the Genealogy Department, 5 years or more of related experience is preferred in the absence of an MLIS.
Ohio drivers’ license and ability to maintain a driving record that is satisfactory to the Library’s liability insurance carrier is required.
In-depth knowledge of collection materials and professional resources related to focus age group is required.
Experience working with focus age group is required.
Experience presenting and implementing programs to groups is required.
Experience with the principles and practices of customer service is required.
Experience with library circulation systems and procedures is required.
Experience in public library or public-sector organizations is required.
Ability to plan, develop, implement and promote library-related programs.
Ability to provide specialized, open-ended customer service support in one or more areas without assistance from other staff.
Ability to create Educator Units.
Advanced familiarity with library services and operations.
Ability to perform intermediate to advanced functions using the library circulation system, service platforms, and following current procedures.
Advanced knowledge of collection platforms.
Ability to learn and obtain certification in passport processing.
Demonstrates intermediate to advanced level literacy with respect to standard computer and office software.
Ability to sort and file alphabetically and numerically.
Ability to make simple arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy.
Ability to assist with the training of other staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing programs for individuals and groups is preferred.
Experience coordinating with external partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and assists patrons with all library service and collection platforms, and is an advanced user of platforms.
Provides instruction on platforms in area of specialization.
Performs advanced searches through both public and ILS interfaces. Contributes to improving access for other staff in area of specialization.
Demonstrates and assists patrons with print and online reference tools, including Reader’s Advisory resources.
Assists patrons in accessing and using document machines, library computers and library-supported software, and troubleshoots intermediate technical problems. Provides advanced assistance in area of specialization.
Provides advanced reference assistance, and helps develop access tools in area of specialization.
Performs transactional services (e.g., notary, passport)
Facilitates special support and services that include open-ended interactions requiring analysis, additional data gathering, independent judgment/decision-making and may have multiple “right” answers or possible outcomes (e.g., Book an Expert)
Performs all direct patron circulation functions.
May have responsibility for regularly implementing record maintenance tasks.
May have in-depth understanding of ILS Circulation Module, and may troubleshoot ILS issues.
May troubleshoot and resolve complex patron account issues, in consultation with Manager.
May assist in shelving as needed.
Plans merchandising and organization of designated collections area(s).
Manages assigned collection areas and works in coordination with Manager and other staff in all aspects of collection merchandising and maintenance.
Creates Educator Units as needed and may provide direction to other staff who assist with creating Educator Units.
Leads or assists other staff with internal and external group program set up.
Plans and/or presents internal and external programs.
Participates in and may lead promotional activities outside the library.
Develops content and materials for both active and passive delivery to groups. May sometimes involve other staff, as needed.
Plans and provides guidance to other staff on the general direction of services/programs for given focus area(s).
Establishes partnerships, develops content for, and implements joint services with outside agencies on behalf of his/her department, location, and the system.
Mentors and trains other staff, including Specialists and Librarians in other locations.
Leads, system-wide planning, development and training initiatives.
Provides functional guidance to other staff regarding services, programs, and collections within area(s) of expertise.
Serves on library committees as needed.
Performs other duties as required.