Teen Librarian

Under limited supervision performs professional library work of moderate difficulty in the management of the Teen Services division; performs related work as required or assigned. This position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Manages the Teen Services/Spanish Outreach division including planning and implementation of teen programs; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff; participates in interviewing and selecting new employees and volunteers; determines work schedules; submits budget requests and administers operational supplies for the division; assists with the preparation and submission of grant proposals and monitors the expenditure of the grant funds received; directs special projects; responsible for report writing and division statistics; may be the person in charge on weekends at Main Library; participates in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations; organizes and supervises Teen/Spanish Outreach programs such as internet tutorials, special interest speakers, and various annual events and festivals; may works with the County’s Communication department regarding the monthly recording for the Library Updates for the County line; plans and implements workshops for public and staff; provides customer service and reference service at the Teen Information Desk; responsible for collection development and book selection; compiles bibliographies; plans and conducts tours, speeches to groups, and special programs for public and private schools; serves as a liaison for the Teen/Spanish outreach services to the Library District’s branch libraries; regular and reliable attendance is required; performs other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a library environment; AND one (1) year of supervisory experience; OR any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Special requirements: Requires successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern librarianship; youth or teen psychology relating to public library services; library information tools including print resources and computer databases; children’s and young adult authors, materials, and selection tools; children and young adult reader interest levels; principles and practices of supervision.

 

Skill in: Computer operations and automated systems; providing effective customer-oriented service; providing instruction in the use of computer and print information resources; conducting research using computerized databases and the internet; supervising the work of others; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

 

Ability to: Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; use modern office equipment and computers; supervise, organize, direct and evaluate staff;

communicate effectively verbally and written; planning and organizing work; lift up to 40 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.  

 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, and/or kneeling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing.  Working at a computer monitor for extended periods required. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under extreme likelihood of verbal abuse from hostile and frustrated customers.