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Librarian II - Childrens

Val Verde County
10 days ago
On-site
Val Verde County, Texas, United States

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the immediate supervision of the County Librarian, the Children’s Librarian is responsible for all services and programming for children (infant – 5th grade) in the library; maintains the Children’s Area and Children’s collection. Additional responsibilities include: coordinating library services with schools and other children’s service organizations, and supervising summer part time employee and volunteers particularly in the Children’s Area.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBLIITES:

  1. Plan, coordinate, and promote children’s services and programs, including summer reading program and other instructional/learning programs.
  2. Plan, prepare, and promote children’s services and events to schools, daycares, Parent – Teacher associations and other community organizations; present tours and other special programs as needed.
  3. Develop and implement children's programs by planning activities, determining required supplies, calculating costs, tracking attendance, and evaluating outcomes.
  4. Develops assigned collections: analyzes, selects, and maintains children's collections, withdraws outdated materials, and interprets and applies usage reports and statistics.
  5. Ensures efficient operational functions through the preparation and distribution of statistical records and reports.
  6. The sole selector of all children’s books/media; places all children’s orders and oversees children’s book budget; responsible for arrangement, shelving, and use of the Children’s Area.
  7. Interviews, provides training, supervises, creates and maintains scheduling for summer part-time employee.
  8. Intakes, evaluates, provides training, and deploys student volunteers for various programs and events in the children’s area.
  9. Implements knowledge of current library trends in services and programs. Attends workshops and seminars whenever possible.
  10. Instructs and advises children and their caregivers in the use of the library to answer their information and leisure reading needs.
  11. Serves library patrons by searching the library catalog and print and online resources to locate information; offers recommendations based on reading and interest levels; provides information from electronic databases and Internet sources; assists patrons with the use of the catalog, Internet, digital materials and other computer-based resources; and provides referrals to other resources as needed.
  12. Encourages reading and literacy through the development and maintenance of displays and reading lists. Designs and produce printed and online brochures, flyers, calendars, and social media content.
  13. Works at Circulation Desk as needed. Performs related work as required. (Position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties, which may be performed or supervised.)

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Able to follow oral and written instructions; reads, writes, and speaks English (bilingual language skills preferred); can be trained to use library computer system to track library patrons and library materials; working knowledge of computer, typewriter, fax machine copier, printer, coding, progressive technological equipment etc. required; is personable and works well with the public. Experience working with children helpful.

Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, financial reports, and/or legal documents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in diverse environment. Ability to work well with public and staff members.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED required. College coursework preferred. Education, training or experience which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMETS:

Lifting:  lift or carry up to 40 lbs.

Travel:  Some traveling involved for workshops and conferences.

Work:   Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

Other:   Subject to sitting, standing, walking, reaching and handling to perform the essential functions for long periods of time. Able to bend, stretch, climb on a step stool. Able to push loaded book carts.

Miscellaneous Information

The following is a listing of a current job opening which is currently available with Val Verde County. If you are interested in applying for a position, please reach out to the Texas Workforce Commission at (830) 774-4741 or in person at 1601 Veterans Blvd. in order to obtain a referral for this position.