Librarian - Children's Services

Salt Lake County•Midvale, UT

About The Position

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library customers; evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion; tracks materials budgets; plans, coordinates, and delivers library programs and outreach services; and assists customers with personal computers and electronic resources. The role also develops and maintains Library web pages, supports collection development and branch goals, and may serve as librarian-in-charge, responding to emergencies and customer complaints.

Requirements

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or Library and Information Science.
Alternatively, another accredited master's degree combined with one year of professional librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center.
Pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
Knowledge of public librarianship, collection development, reference and reader's advisory, programming and outreach, budgeting and recordkeeping, marketing and merchandising, and telephone etiquette.
Ability to operate a personal computer, automated library system, and other standard library equipment, and to use job-related computer software.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work; develop age-appropriate programs; communicate effectively; solve problems and make sound decisions; organize data and track expenditures; and handle emergencies and resolve complaints and conflicts appropriately.
Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and coworkers, work independently and as part of a team, and work effectively with people from diverse social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide reference and reader's advisory services and information about library policies, materials, services, and community resources in person, by phone, or through electronic communications.
Provide staff with information on appropriate ways to work with library customers, including children and young adults.
Evaluate and select materials for purchase and deletion in the assigned area.
Monitor the assigned library materials budget allocation.
Provide input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
Develop, maintain, and participate in outreach activities promoting library materials and services.
Create, coordinate, and provide library programs, activities, and resources, including some intended for children and young adults.
Assist customers in using personal computers and electronic resources.
Develop, monitor, and maintain Library web pages and verify links on the Library home page.
Serve as librarian-in-charge when assigned or on a rotation basis, handling emergencies and customer complaints.
Participate in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.