YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN
Department: Children’s
Library Services
Schedule: Full
time (40 hours per week); minimum of one evening per week and one Saturday or
Sunday per month required
Salary: Set
at beginning of fiscal year
GENERAL STATEMENT OF
DUTIES
Responsible for planning, implementing
and evaluating programs, workshops and other activities for Young Adults in
grades 6, 7, and 8.
Acts as Assistant to the Children’s Services Librarian,
performing other professional duties
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the direct supervision of
the Children’s Services Librarian. Departure from established rules and
procedures is reviewed with the Children’s Services Librarian in advance of
action.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervises Children’s Services Associates in absence of Children’s
Services Librarian
MAJOR DUTIES
Plans and executes programs for young adults (grades 6 –
8)
Responsible for publicizing YA (grades
6 – 8) programs.
Visits
all sixth grade classrooms a minimum of once per year
Serves as liaison to middle school library media center
Develops cooperative projects with other agencies that
provide young adult services for children (grades 6 – 8).
Develops and maintains the YA collection (6 – 8 grades)
Assists patrons with reference inquiries, use of the
on-line catalog, Internet, electronic and print resources
Plans and executes preschool and school-aged programming
In
conjunction with the Children’s Services Librarian, develops departmental goals
and objectives including planning for technology
Provides
customer service with a goal of excellence
MINOR DUTIES
Assists Children’s Services Librarian with the selection
of children's materials
Assists Children’s Services Librarian with the
development and implementation of children’s programming
Assists with the development and implementation of
outreach programs for children
In the absence of the Library Director is responsible for
the operation of the library as provided for in the Table of Organization
Performs other duties as required
Maintains an up-to-date manual of procedures
REQUIREMENTS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Ability: Knowledge of
Windows and other graphical interface applications
Knowledge of integrated
library systems
Knowledge of national
standards for children's literature
Knowledge
of library resources for both children and young adults (grades 6 – 8)
Respect
for children and young adults and their needs
Ability
to deal with the public, especially parents and teachers
Ability
to work with a minimum of supervision
Excellent
organizational and communication skills
Ability to carry materials up to 20 pounds and arrange
furniture and equipment necessary for a variety of programs
Ability to sit at a desk or on low seating or the floor or
stand and work continuously for extended periods of time while performing job
functions
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to reach 6 feet high to obtain books, materials
Experience: Minimum
of one year providing services to children and/or young adults in a public
library
Education:
Approved by
Library Board of Trustees: 3/21/2007