Classified Ad Title:
Youth Services Librarian- Shaker Heights Public Library
Post Date
1/11/2022
Expiration Date
4/11/2022
Details:
Shaker Heights Public Library seeks an energetic and creative person to join our Youth Services team. Work with children and adults in a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere. You will help customers find information, recommend books and other media, produce programs, and help to develop the collection. Candidates must enjoy using technology and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
• Providing a variety of professional library services for customers of all ages; including reference, readers’ advisory, and technology assistance.
• Serving customers in the Children’s Room, Teen Room, Adult Services Department, and the TechHub.
• Selecting materials for the Youth Services collection and providing ongoing collection maintenance.
• Developing and implementing programs for youth based on community needs.
• Collaborating with other staff and community partners to provide innovative library services.
• Serving as the building Senior Person as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science
• General knowledge of youth developmental stages
• Knowledge of youth literature and popular reading interests
• Experience working with groups of children and teens
• Customer service experience
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. This position works a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours.
Benefits: The library offers health, dental, and life insurance, as well as generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday hours.
Pay rate: $22.77 per hour
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
We welcome, value, and seek to include people of all races, cultures, religions, socioeconomic statuses, ages, visible and invisible disabilities, political and social viewpoints, sexual orientations and gender identities.
We recognize that systemic inequities and barriers exist. We continually strive to dismantle them and provide equitable access for all members of our community and staff.
Read our complete Mission, Vision, and Values statement at https://shakerlibrary.org/about-us/mission-vision-values/
Email:
hr@shakerlibrary.org
Website:
www.shakerlibrary.org