Librarian I or II/ Youth Services

Application Deadline: August 21, 2023
Librarian I -BA/BS degree in appropriate field of study. The pay range is $44,836 - $66,618. Salary commensurate with experience.

Librarian II - MLIS degree. The pay range is $50,950 - $75,134. Salary commensurate with experience.

Position Summary
Under the direction of the agency manager and in cooperation with the Youth Services Coordinator, performs a full range of librarian tasks and related duties as required. Provides library services and programming for children/teens/tweens, parents, teachers, and caretakers. Focuses on engagement and collaboration with children/teens/tweens including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The incumbent will demonstrate a commitment to the TLCPL’s mission and values including being welcoming, innovative, objective, accountable and collaborative.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as a librarian for all customers and works cooperatively as a team member with coworkers in applying the full range of principles and practices of library science.

• Performs assignments in the areas of youth services and adult services as required, to meet the needs of the agency. Conducts required searches, answers reference questions and provides information and guidance to customers.

• Conducts regular community needs assessments to collect feedback and create tailored services and programs to address identified needs for children/teens/tweens.

• Designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates a variety of programs for children/teens/tweens, with consideration of developmental stages and the needs, interests, and goals of all children, their caregivers, and educators in the community.

• Actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Promotes a culture where all staff and customers belong.

• Ensures the library’s collections include relevant print and digital resources aimed at the specific interests and needs of each respective age group/audience. May be assigned specialized areas of the collection and may assist in collection maintenance.

• May assist in developing reporting systems, and compile and maintain reference and statistical data.

• Develops and maintains effective relationships with schools, community groups, agencies, and non-profits that target youth in order to plan and deliver programs and services that meet the needs and interests of local children/teens/tweens.

• Actively participates in school visits and participates in community-wide programs and functions.

• Utilizes library tools according to established policies and procedures and performs reader’s advisory for all ages.

• May be involved in training and instruction of co-workers and the public in the areas of print and non-print materials, online catalog and general use of the Library.

• Instructs children/teens/tweens and caregivers in information gathering, research skills and digital literacy skills.

• Attends and participates in youth services meetings and committees, and contributes to cooperative efforts to support system-wide youth services functions and programs.

• Keeps informed of current trends and participates in professional organizations.

** Grade 6 position does not require collection maintenance responsibilities.

Requirements
Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of library principles, methods and procedures.

• Possesses up-to-date computer and technological skills needed for customer service and programming.

• Knowledge of children’s/teen/tween and children’s literature and programming techniques.

• Ability to effectively plan and implement youth services programs.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

• Ability to relate to customers of all ages and from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.

• Ability to promote the use of library facilities and services and to speak publicly with enthusiasm and friendliness.

Training/Experience/Education/Certification

• Librarian I – BA/BS degree in appropriate field of study.

• Experience with children/teens/tween engagement including creation and implementation of children/teen/tween specific services and programming.

• Demonstrated ability to be innovative in approaches to patron service and enthusiastic in providing warm and energetic programming to youth.

• Experience working with a variety of computers and devices, as well as a working knowledge of the library’s on-line resources.

• Coursework in children’s/teen/tween literature and programming techniques. (Preferred)

• Storytelling and puppetry skills. (Preferred)

• A valid driver’s license; must be insured and meet your state’s minimum coverage requirements for auto insurance

• Must meet insurance eligibility requirements of the Library’s insurance carrier under the Library’s Motor Vehicle Use Policy.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the major responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform major functions.

Work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the major functions of this position.

BCI/FBI Criminal Background Record Clearance and MVR history required.
A drug screen/medical examination to be completed prior to start date.