Youth Services Librarian - Collection Management Services (Internal Library applicants only)

Location and hours: 
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr, Minnetonka, MN 55305, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.



In this position, you will:      

• Collaborate with Library and Hennepin County partners to select gift materials in support of outreach and programming.
• Work with other CTS staff and Library vendors to evaluate stock availability, identify high-quality titles that meet specific criteria, and place orders.
• Communicate with stakeholders about project requirements and expectations, including establishing timelines.
• Work with Handling staff to monitor and track gift materials orders, including communicating with Library vendors as needed.
• Stay up-to-date on titles, authors, series, and trends in youth literature.
• Manage reporting and budget requirements for individual projects.
• Evaluate and select materials for system-wide summer youth gift books.
• Collect and collate branch selections of summer youth gift books annually with Library and CTS staff, and place orders with Library vendors, including working with PowerApps, Qualtrics, and similar data tools.
• Serve on the Library Summer Learning Team, including presenting information to Library staff, answering questions, and collecting and implementing feedback annually
• Document procedures and best practices for gift materials selection and ordering.
• Work with Handling and Facilities staff to arrange materials distribution to Library and Hennepin County locations.
• Sort and pack materials for distribution.
• Assist with other collection development and management projects as needed.

Need to have:
ALA (American Library Association) accredited Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science.
 
Nice to have:    

• Experience: 
  • Working with youth services in a library setting.
  • Using MS Office suite.
  • With project management, include managing budgets.
  • Ordering materials and working with vendors.
  • Working with youth literature collections.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of current trends in youth literature.
• An understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion work.

About the department:
Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities. We believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. 
 
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Employee).
 
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
 
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
 
If you have any questions, please contact: 
Majestanina Vang
Majestanina.Vang@Hennepin.us

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Salary : $56,674 - $85,012