Youth Services Associate

Euclid Public Library•Euclid, OH

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Euclid Public Library is committed to its mission of Excellence, Professionalism and Learning, and its vision of being the gem of the community, while supporting its values of literacy, creativity, innovation, customer service, respect, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility. The Youth Services Associate assists in accomplishing that mission by providing reference services and conducting programs for children, young adults, parents, and teachers. The successful candidate will be energetic and sociable, be able to provide excellent customer service, and have experience working with children or teens. Primary responsibilities include answering reference questions in-person and by phone, recommending books to youth of all ages, assisting families to discover the love of reading, helping patrons find resources for school assignments, and assisting patrons with the use of library equipment. The incumbent will also need to consistently enforce rules with the public. Additional responsibilities include conducting storytimes for preschoolers, programs for children birth to 12th grade, and representing the library by conducting classroom visits with students in Euclid.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Valid Ohio driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to arrange items in alphanumeric and/or subject order
Ability to develop a rapport with children, young adults, parents and teachers
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to maintain accurate records
Ability to prepare and conduct programs for children, young adults, parents and teachers
Ability to prioritize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with and work with patrons and staff in a personable and professional manner.
Ability to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds for the purpose of providing professional service
Ability to work cooperatively with schools and community organizations
Ability to work effectively with current and emerging technologies
Ability to work within budgetary restraints
Knowledge of a wide range of children’s and young adult books and authors
Knowledge of children’s and young adult interests and popular culture
Knowledge of CLEVNET system, bibliographic databases, Dewey Decimal Classification System
Knowledge of the American Library Association Library Bill of Rights
Knowledge of Core Competencies required for position
Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge of library services, policies and procedures
Knowledge of materials processing
Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
Proficient with print and online resources; including searching skills. e-mail, websites, databases and online operating systems
Understanding of patron confidentiality requirements and ethics responsibilities under Ohio law
Work requires light physical effort including very frequent standing, walking and lifting of materials.
Requires the ability to operate business office and library equipment; the ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set up and maintain work files; lift, retrieve and provide materials to patrons in a timely manner.
Daily use of a computer.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of children’s interests and pop culture useful
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications a plus
Library experience helpful
Experience working directly with children is preferred
The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn about books and resources for youth.

Responsibilities

Answers reference questions and locates library materials for patrons
Arranges interlibrary loans and reserves
Assists patrons in using library equipment
Promotes services and organizes displays of materials
Recommends materials to patrons
Supervises Youth Services Department in absence of Manager or Youth Services Librarian
Will be required to work public services points as assigned
Conducts school and community visits
Creates program materials for youth services programs
Maintains files of stories and songs for programs
Prepares and conducts programs for children and young adults, parents and teachers
Selects age appropriate materials and activities for programs
Alerts supervisor to problems encountered in work routines
Assists with maintaining assigned areas of the collection as directed by a librarian
Attends meetings and serves on internal committees
Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training sessions
Participates in the Strategic Planning process
Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested