Classified Ad Title:
Children's Services Supervisor - Burton Public Library
Post Date
1/14/2025
Expiration Date
4/14/2025
Details:
The Burton Public Library seeks a motivated, service-oriented individual to work as our Children\'s Services Supervisor.
Primary Function:
Administers library service to children and adults concerned with children. Plans, organizes, and maintains the children\'s collection. Develops and implements a broad spectrum of children\'s programs. Provides reference and reader advisory to children and others
Qualifications:
Master\'s degree from ALA accredited library school - Bachelor\'s degree in elementary education or related field may be substituted for MLS or MLIS.
One (1) to three (3) years of library experience.
Leadership ability and sound judgment
Hours:
Full Time 40 hours per week; some evenings and weekends required.
Salary:
Starts at $20.50 per hour and is negotiable based on experience
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates knowledge of library policies and procedures
Provides reader guidance and reference service
Plans, publicizes/promotes and implements programming
Maintains children\'s collection through systematic selection of new and replacement materials and updates and discards out-of-date and inaccurate materials
Demonstrates competency using computers with the public and other library automation systems
Trains and supervises Children\'s Services Assistant and other staff including page/shelvers and volunteers
Networks with schools and other organizations in the community concerned with children
Continues professional development through attending workshops, in-service programs and meetings as appropriate and maintains professional reading
Prepares reports as required
Maintains a pleasant, inviting environment, accessible to all
Conducts class visits, workshops, in-service training sessions and tours of the library, as well as bibliographic instruction as needed
Participates in long and short range planning, implementation and evaluation, cooperating as a team member with other staff to establish goals and objectives
Performs reference work as required when Reference Librarian is unavailable
Participates as a member of the library management team
Supports Behavior Policy (library code of conduct)
Assists the Library Director in carrying out the directives of the Board of Trustees
Performs other related duties as required
Physical Demands: Work requires physical effort in the repetitive handling of materials, boxes, tools or equipment of up to 30 pounds in non-strenuous work positions and/or continual standing or walking.
Benefits:
Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick leave; health insurance; life insurance; employee assistance program and Ohio Deferred Compensation; paid OLC membership; retirement through the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
This position is open until filled.
Application is available at the Library or online at burtonlibrary.org.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please submit application and resume to: Katie Ringenbach director@burton.lib.oh.us
Contact:
Katie Ringenbach
Work Phone:
(440) 834-4466
Email:
director@burton.lib.oh.us
Website:
https://www.burtonlibrary.org/