Teen Center Librarian
About The Position
Richland Library is seeking to hire a Full-Time Teen Center Librarian at their Main location. This position will assist customers with finding and using library materials and spaces effectively, provide readers’ advisory, and maintain in-depth knowledge of Teen Center collections. The role involves assisting in the maintenance of teen spaces, working with finance software for ordering supplies, and contributing to the development of teen collections. The librarian will collaborate with other departments and outside agencies, deliver high-quality customer service, ensure appropriate use of age-restricted spaces, and arrange and deliver presentations, visits, and outreach efforts. Additionally, the position may involve supervising staff and spaces in the absence of higher-level supervisors and assisting with the development and delivery of staff training materials. The library is a vibrant, contemporary organization offering state-of-the-art technology, a great variety of literary and cultural programs, and 12 facilities throughout the county. Richland Library is an award-winning, forward-thinking public library system due to its exceptional, diverse staff passionate about serving the community. The library's mission is to help customers learn, create, and share, guided by the Vision: “to enhance the quality of life for our entire community.”
Requirements
- American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)
Nice To Haves
- MLIS degree supplemented by related experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers with finding and using library materials and spaces effectively
- Provide readers’ advisory and maintain in-depth knowledge of Teen Center collections
- Assist in the maintenance of teen spaces
- Work with finance software to order and ensure correct delivery of supplies
- Assist with maintenance and development of teen collections
- Collaborate with other departments and outside agencies
- Deliver high-quality customer service to customers of all ages
- Ensure appropriate use of age-restricted spaces within the library
- Arrange and deliver presentations, visits, and outreach efforts
- Contribute to ongoing evaluation of teen space in light of teen needs and customer feedback
- Develop and implement programming for teens, students, and families
- Supervise staff and spaces in absence of higher-level supervisors
- Assist with development and delivery of staff training materials
Benefits
- excellent benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
