Classified Ad Title:
Youth Services Librarian (Full-Time) Branch Library Services · Cortland, Ohio
Post Date
8/31/2021
Expiration Date
11/29/2021
Details:
The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking an energetic, creative, customer service-oriented professional with a focus on Youth Services at the Cortland Branch Library. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of Children's literature, experience developing and presenting innovative age-appropriate programs, a strong commitment to customer service and good interpersonal and communication skills. Under direction from the Branch Library Manager, this employee is responsible for providing direct library service to children (ages 0 – 12) and other library users.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, prepares and presents regular story times, summer reading activities, and special programs for children of all ages.
• Presents information about library services and programs to individuals and groups.
• Develops and prepares displays, and decorations for children’s areas.
• Provides reference and readers advisory service to adult and juvenile customers.
• Participates in outreach activities as assigned.
• Assists in the preparation of bibliographies, fliers, and various library-finding aids.
• Purchases a variety of children’s materials, including books, magazines, audiovisual materials, and toys/games.
• Assists with collection maintenance through inventory, evaluation, and weeding.
• Participates in routine public service by circulating materials to customers, which includes checking materials in and out, placing holds, registering borrowers, collecting fines and fees.
• Maintains a working knowledge of materials collections and trends in children's literature and youth services and the profession through in-service workshops, meetings, conferences, professional literature and organizational memberships.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
A Masters of Library and Information Science degree issued by an ALA-accredited school of library and information science is required. One-year experience working with children and preparing/presenting programs is required. Public library experience helpful. Knowledge and experience in using computers and various software programs to include the Internet. Valid driver’s license.
Please refer to the Core Competencies for Library Staff on the library’s website, www.wtcpl.org. This position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours/week. The starting hourly pay rate is $18.16 - $19.29, DOQ.
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online directly through the Library’s careers website, https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/jobs/.
Position open until filled.
Website:
https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/jobs/