Young People’s Librarian
Comstock Township Library
General Description:
This is a full-time administrative and technical librarian position involving the supervision of Young People's library service. Individual must be committed to excellence in customer service.
This position is responsible for supervising the Young People's service staff, coordinating with other library services and initiating and executing Young People's library programs. Duties include selecting materials for the Young People's collection, community outreach, monitoring behavior of children, maintaining collection, and training staff. The work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library field, particularly as it relates to Young People's library services. The individual must be flexible with scheduling.
Supervision Received:
Works under the direction of the Director.
Examples of Duties:
- Provides amiable and professional services to the public and library staff.
- Directs and supervises the operations of Young People's library service; makes assignments to staff; trains and evaluates staff.
- Develops and executes programs and services to meet specific needs of young people ages 0-18.
- Provides reference service to young people and teachers and provides reader's advisory service.
- Is responsible for the evaluation and selection of services and materials for young people.
- Assists in promoting library use, especially programs and services of the Young People's Department.
- Develops and coordinates all Young People's outreach programs to local nursery schools, day care centers, as well as elementary and secondary schools.
- Prepares and presents innovative library programs and supervises program presentation by subordinate staff.
- Monitors the conditions of the Young People's service area.
- Meets with members of the library and others in order to coordinate activities and exchange information.
- Assists in reviewing and updating Young People's library service policy, as assigned.
- Represents the library on Young People's services committees and serves as the authority for service to young people within the library.
- As part of the management team, rotates with other department heads to act as Librarian-in- Charge for the Director in the Director's absence. Performs related work as required.
- Collaborates with and facilitates adult or combined departmental programming when appropriate.
- Catalogs materials as needed according to RDA standards.
- Works with the Public Services Librarian and Information Services Librarian as part of the Library's management team, and covers adult reference when required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and practices of public library functions.
- Comprehension of the needs and abilities of young people and the available library materials and services.
- Excellent written and oral communications.
- Windows-Based computer experience.
- Proficiency with basic troubleshooting for PCs.
- Ability to administer the activities of Young People's library service and supervise the work of others.
- Capability of making short and long-term development and operations plans. Ability to develop and execute programs for Young People's library service.
- Good-decision making skills in an environment of limited resources and competing claims.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, associates,
officials of other agencies and the general public.
- Ability to work in an environment subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
- Adapts well under stress from deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
- Must be flexible with scheduling; includes weekends and evenings.
- Familiarity with current technological trends and social media.
Minimum Requirements
- ALA accredited M.L.S. or M.L.I.S. course work or continuing education in service to Young People. Progressively responsible library administration experience including 2-3 years experience working with youth.
- Experience in planning and executing programs for 0-18 age group.
This position is salary, nonexempt. Benefit package. Salary begins at 39k.
Open from 1/4/17 to 1/27/17
Send resume and cover letter to:
Comstock Township Library
ATTN: Myla Stuart, Director
P.O. Box 25
Comstock, MI 49041
Note: The description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.