Youth Services Librarian (40 hrs.) Martin Luther King Branch
About The Position
The Youth Services Librarian provides an engaging and enriching experience for youth and caregivers through conversation and activities that promote literacy and reading. The role develops and delivers youth programming and services aligned with the library’s Young Minds Strategy, manages collections, provides customer service, and participates in community outreach with schools and organizations serving youth and families. The Young Minds Strategy focuses on kindergarten readiness for ages 0–5, early literacy development for kindergarten through third grade, and support and preparation for tweens and teens toward high school graduation. The position is based at the Martin Luther King Branch and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The schedule includes weekday shifts, a Friday/Saturday rotation with one Saturday in three, and one assigned Sunday in five. The role also supervises volunteers and/or practicum students or interns, may present at conferences, and assumes responsibility for branch operations when a manager is absent.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
- 1–3 years of experience working with youth.
- Ability to use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
- Ability to work independently with limited direction.
- Customer-focused approach, using information gained from customer interactions to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
- Ability to present effectively in varied formal settings, including one-on-one, group, peer, and direct-report settings, and to command attention and manage group process.
- Ability to operate library technology, including a personal computer, email, software such as Windows/Microsoft Office, and other job-related equipment and systems.
- Ability to use reliable transportation to report promptly to the assigned work location and other locations as required.
- Ability to occasionally lift or push up to 50 pounds and frequently lift or push up to 20 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide proactive, high-quality customer service and expert reference assistance in person, by phone, email, and chat.
- Develop, implement, and promote teen and children’s programs and informal engagements supporting the Young Minds Strategy.
- Provide readers’ advisory services in person and virtually using collection knowledge, publishing-industry knowledge, and relevant resources.
- Train and guide staff and customers in using research databases, community resources, digital resources, and reference tools.
- Evaluate the branch’s juvenile collection and lead collection management and visual merchandising based on community needs, usage, and material relevance.
- Develop and apply detailed training approaches for customers and staff on library and community resources, and model their use.
- Contribute expertise to system-level information and community resource training for staff.
- Promote the library through community outreach, relationship building, and information sharing with schools and organizations serving youth and families.
- Promote early literacy behaviors, developmentally appropriate tools and resources for youth of all ages, and reading.
- Supervise volunteers and/or practicum students or interns.
- May participate in and present at local, state, and national conferences.
- Assume responsibility for branch operations when a manager is absent.
- Perform additional assigned duties, including serving as a project lead or on task forces and committees.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package supporting physical, mental, and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Employer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs.
- Paid time off and leave options.
- Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment and savings plans.
- Voluntary and supplemental insurance plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
