Youth Services Librarian

• Plan and present programs for children, young adults, and families to encourage reading and the use of library facilities and materials to create lifelong library users.
• Provide reference and readers advisory services to patrons of children and teens while maintaining a comprehensive knowledge of children's and young adult literature.
• Provide instruction to youth, parents, and teachers in the use of library resources, answer reference and reader’s advisory questions.
• Collaborates with Outreach and Adult Services Librarian to coordinate youth and teen outreach programs to community.
• Supervise program presentations by partners/volunteers.

• May partner with schools and community organizations to provide library services for youth and teens.

• Creates attractive and educational displays, informational finding tools, and handouts to enhance the library and its offerings.
• Maintain internal and external youth program calendar.
• Coordinate publicity and updates for youth services to the library web page.
• Monitor expenditures of youth program funds.
• Provide excellent customer service, assist patrons with library resources, and enforce library policies. 
• Maintain and submit program statistics.

• May select, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate personnel and volunteers.
• May facilitate staff meetings.
• Assist in developing and maintaining juvenile and young adult print and multimedia collections: evaluating existing resources, suggesting new materials for purchase based on collection development policy and community needs, and weeding the collection.
• Keeps informed of current trends, technology, and developments affecting librarians through professional reading, continuing education opportunities, and participation in professional organizations. Attend workshops, conferences, and training as needed.

• Handles patron complaints tactfully and resolves issues.
• Follow all library policies and procedures.
• Daily supervisory operations are also a key part of this role, including opening and closing the library, processing reports, working at the circulation desk, and managing electronic correspondence through various channels.

• Assist at the circulation desk, such as: checking library materials in and out; processing library card applications; handling accounts questions; collecting funds and handling cash; receiving and responding to phone and onsite queries; explaining and applying library policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Prepared to work any day of the week between 8:00am – 9:00pm. Occasionally earlier and/or later hours may be required. The work schedule may vary weekly, daily, or even hourly to accommodate the library operating hours and events. Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May train, coach, or mentor others 

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science is required. 
• A minimum of three years (3) of full-time experience in youth and teen librarianship in a public library. 
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record

• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanis

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, procedures, and practices of public library services.
• Knowledge of integrated library systems and equipment. 
• Knowledge of books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographies and reference materials.
• Knowledge of technologies and practices used within a public library.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to plan and provide youth-oriented library programs and outreach.
• Ability to create or curate professional resources.
• Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the public.

• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with the public and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Ability to respect the privacy of individual users.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy and flexibility. 
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds, and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.