Youth Librarian

(Illustrative Only) Manages Youth Services division including planning and implementation of children's 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 nights and/or weekends at the Main Library; participates in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations; organizes and supervises Youth programs such as story times, puppet shows, craft programs, special interest speakers, and large annual events and festivals; plans and implements workshops for public and staff; develops and creates flyers, informational brochures, and internal slides to promote programs; provides customer services and reference service at the Youth 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 Library District's branch libraries; utilizes social media to promote the Library; creates displays to promote library use; 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 three (3) years of experience in youth services in a library environment; and two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Special requirements: Successful completion of a background check may be required; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern librarianship; youth 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 at least 5 -10 lbs; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment: 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.