Youth Services Librarian - 20 hours/week

Greene County Public Library • Xenia, OH

1d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Services Librarian promotes the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library by carrying out objectives and goals of the strategic plan. This role involves planning and providing services and programming for children, young adults, families, and other community members, with a focus on promoting early childhood literacy. The position requires a commitment to excellent customer service and a strong understanding of library operations.

Requirements

• Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members.
• Knowledge and appreciation for Children’s and Young Adult literature.
• Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
• Proven computer skills and ability to input information into an automated system.
• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment and handle difficult situations.
• Ability to handle routine problems under guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.
• Youth Services Librarian II: Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school required.
• Youth Services Librarian I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• 1-3 years of Library and/or Customer Service experience strongly preferred.
• Some experience demonstrating success with groups of youth, teens and strong knowledge of children’s and YA literature preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience demonstrating success with groups of youth, teens and strong knowledge of children’s and YA literature preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates library programs, including the Summer Reading Program for children, young adults, parents, and adults who work with children.
• Provides reference assistance to patrons in person and/or by telephone, answering reference and reader's advisory questions and conducting necessary research using various media, including electronic sources.
• Evaluates and maintains the juvenile and/or young adult materials collections and databases to reflect community needs.
• Consults with teachers and prepares collections for use with their classes.
• Teaches basic library skills to groups of youth during class visit orientations and conducts other training programs for youth when needed.
• Plans and/or prepares displays, bibliographies, and other informational materials.
• Provides outreach to children by visiting local child care facilities, schools, and other youth facilities to promote library services or programs.
• Works within specific GCPL budgets, such as the collection development budget, paid performers budget, and program supplies budget.
• Instructs and aids library users in the use of the library and reference tools, providing both one-to-one assistance and group presentations.
• Troubleshoots all electronic resources and equipment in the department.
• Assumes “person in charge” responsibilities in the absence of the department head.
• Assists in training employees.
• Responsible for opening/closing the library.
• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
• Participates in countywide children’s services and attends meetings of the Children’s and/or YA Council.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences and workshops, continuing education programs, professional reading, and participation in professional groups.
• Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes, and staff website, as well as attending staff meetings.
• Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.

Benefits

• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS) contribution (14% of salary paid by library, 10% paid by employee)
• Medicare contribution (percentage of employee's salary paid by library)
• Vacation (10–20 days per year depending on length of service and professional status)
• Sick leave (12 days credit per year)
• Personal leave (3 days credit per year)
• Parental leave
• Holidays (8 Standard; 2 Floating)
• Merit time off, if warranted
• Bereavement time, if needed
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members
• Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement program eligibility after one full year of employment ($3000 - $4000 per year depending on the subject)
• Dental insurance (Library pays 100% of premium for employee; additional coverage for dependents at employee expense)
• FSA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level