Youth Librarian - Reading Branch

Youth Librarian - Reading Branch

Date Posted: 8/15/23

POSITION SUMMARY: This position creates, implements, and presents agency and community programs for youth as well as youth-related programs for parents, caregivers, and teachers. The Youth Librarian also maintains the youth collection, provides technology assistance, reader’s advisory services, interprets the Library’s policies and procedures, and regularly serves as the designated staff-in-charge.

DUTI ES:

• Participates in the location responsibilities including, but not limited to, desk set up, shelf reading, banking, and filling interagency requests.
• Plans and conducts programs for youth to encourage engagement with Library resources in order to create lifelong learners.
• Supervises the operation of the location in the absence of the Manager and may direct the work of staff when designated.
• Meets requirements for punctual, reliable attendance.
• Performs reference and reader’s advisory services in person, by telephone, and by e-mail, using materials in a variety of formats.
• Interprets the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer friendly manner.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of customers, peers, and branch/department.
• Assists customers with resumes, job searches, internet use, and basic word processing.
• Assists customers with various technologies such as phones, computers, and tablets.
• Maintains youth collection.
• Maintains awareness of current Library trends through professional reading, conference attendance, and organization participation.
• Uses the Library’s automated system to circulate materials to customers, including, checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering customers, and collecting fees.
• Performs duties that require proficiency with a variety of hardware and software and compiles statistics when needed.
• Serves the community and schools through programming, teacher collections, and other Library services.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understands and supports the Library’s mission, vision, culture, and structure, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the Library’s policies and procedures.
• Handles and responds to concerns, complaints and difficult situations.
• Communicates effectively in person, on-line, or by telephone while consistently providing excellent, proactive service to internal and external customers.
• Regularly solves problems and makes independent decisions.
• Seeks out new methods and principles as appropriate and incorporates them into existing practices.
• Demonstrates creativity through a variety of programs and storytelling techniques.  Demonstrated ability to train, direct, and supervise staff.
• Demonstrates strong technology skills, with the ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly.
• Strong knowledge of youth literature, interests, and behaviors.
• Flexible, friendly and able to establish rapport with customers and staff.
• Interacts with members of diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities, children, staff, and management in a respectful manner that reflects the Library’s values.
• Seeks, accepts, and incorporates feedback and direction.

Job Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Position Type

Full Time

Education

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the Library’s insurance provider.
• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school
• 1–2 years’ experience working with youth is preferred.

Hours

40 hours per week, schedule may include evenings and weekends

Salary

Grade 7: $46,030.40 - $66,747.20 annual

Deadline

Open until filled