Youth Services Librarian

To perform professional library functions within the youth services program of the Library; to develop the youth services collection; to provide assistance, education and information to patrons on Library use and services; and to perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This position is represented by AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees).

Typical duties of this position include:

• community outreach & engagement;
• grant writing and management;
• budget or project management;
• collection development;
• knowledge of library cataloging and classification theory;
• providing ready reference and/or reader’s advisory;
• small group instruction (15+ students);
• public speaking (40+ people);
• providing instruction and/or troubleshooting for patrons in relation to computer hardware, software, or portable devices (including Overdrive support);
• social media content creation and /or some familiarity with graphic design principles

Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university, or ability to obtain within six months of date of hire required.

Two years of experience working in a public library setting OR 2 years of paid experience working directly with children ages 0‑12 preferably in a government setting (parks department, school district, DHS, Head Start, etc).

• Bilingual in English/Spanish Language strongly preferred.
• Paid experience working with children ages 0‑12 and their families preferred.
• Paid experience as a Librarian in a public library setting preferred.

The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Incumbents work in a public library environment with exposure to computer screens. Incumbents in this position have extensive interactions with the general public.

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in a public library setting and operate office equipment; to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter and…