Classified Ad Title:
New Opening for a Youth Librarian
Post Date
11/19/2021
Expiration Date
2/17/2022
Details:
YOUTH LIBRARIAN
LEPPER LIBRARY
LISBON, OHIO
Lepper Library seeks a highly motivated individual to join our team as Youth Librarian. The successful candidate will manage the department while working closely with the library’s director. Providing creative and innovative approaches to library services for children and families in the community is the goal. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Plan, coordinate, order and maintain collections of materials for children & teens
Plan and execute children’s and teen programming based on sound child development principles, current educational practices, emerging technologies,
and popular youth trends
Promotes use of the collection by students, adults and teachers, including library visits by school classes and preschools, conferences with teachers,
outreach programs and teen groups
Provide reader’s advisory, reference and library instructional training
Plan and administer the children’s and teen’s budgets including funds for materials, and programs
Identifies outside sources of funding and writes minor grant applications related to children and teen materials and services
Demonstrates a positive attitude and supports library goals and objectives
This position requires an MLS or MLIS Degree or equivalent experience as a youth librarian in a library. The candidate must have solid knowledge of computer skills, social media, emerging technologies, digital formats and the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. A strong customer service philosophy is important including a personality that connects well with children and teens. Having self-motivation and the ability to prioritize varied tasks is necessary. Also, being able to effectively network and represent the library to children, parents, educators, and businesses.
This position is full-time, 32 hours per week and includes some evening and Saturday work. The starting salary is $17.00 per hour with a 25¢ increase after the six month probationary period and a favorable evaluation. The position also includes holiday pay, vacation and sick leave.
The position is open until a suitable candidate is found. A full job description is available on request.
Please send your resume and three references to:
Lepper Library
Attn: Marcy Kaiser
303 E. Lincoln Way
Lisbon, OH 44432
Phone 330-424-3117
Fax 330-424-7343
Email Marcy@LepperLibrary.org
Contact:
Marcy Kaiser
Home Phone:
330-424-3117
Work Phone:
330-424-3117
Email:
marcy@lepperlibrary.org
Website:
LEPPER LIBRARY, 303 E. LINCOLN WAY