Teen Services Librarian

Description/Duties And Responsibilities

The Public Library division is currently recruiting for two Teen Services Librarians. Under the general direction of the Senior Librarian, the Librarian is responsible for high‑level reference and subject matter assistance to patrons of the library. This position is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day activities of a designated service area and leading library staff and volunteers. Library staff, including Librarians, may rotate program areas and/or library locations from time‑to‑time based on organizational need.

This position requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.

• Provides general reference assistance, reader’s advisory, and user instruction to patrons; assists patrons with reference questions and selection of materials, periodicals and other print and non‑print materials verbally and in writing; informs patrons of library procedures, practices, services, and materials
• Assists patrons at service desks; checks materials in and out; registers patrons and issues library cards; creates and maintains patron records; processes overdue library materials; receives and prepares receipts for money received; answers questions and provides information to patrons; assists patron access to public computers; observes patron confidentiality of library records
• Participates in collection development; analyzes, determines needs, selects, and deselects library collections in assigned specific subject area
• Develops or assists in the development of programs for a variety of age groups that require verbal instructions, a presentation, and/or a demonstration.; plans, schedules, and conducts programming with established goals and outcomes; assists in developing marketing strategies and creating content to promote the library and library collections, including capturing photographs and statistical data
• Creates, plans, researches, develops, and executes library displays
• Provides technical support to employees and patrons in the operations of computer equipment; troubleshoots and resolves basic workstation hardware and software problems; provides user training; operates audiovisual equipment
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and innovations in the field of library science and information technology; reviews professional literature; attends and participates in meetings, conferences, and workshops of professional peers and associations; participates in professional development activities
• Serves as the Person in Charge (PIC) of the library staff and building in the absence of the Library Administrator; resolves patron conflicts; guides and supports staff; rectifies maintenance issues; evaluates and provides feedback on staff performance
• Evaluates community needs and patron requests to ensure the public reference services meet needs and interests; recommends changes and improvements to service delivery as needed; ensures service desk binders are current
• Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside vendors, community members, and patrons; represents the library and City at various meetings and events
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Master’s Degree in Library and/or Information Science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association
• Two years of progressively responsible professional public library experience
• Supervisory or lead experience is desirable
• Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary will be considered
• A valid Class C California driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation to carry out job‑related functions

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public librarianship and the ability to analyze and determine collection needs
• Strong knowledge of current trends in the field of library science
• Knowledge of current classification and cataloging systems and practices
• Strong knowledge of automated library systems and Dewey Decimal Classification; ability to learn and use computer applications and online databases
• Strong leadership ability with the skills to guide, motivate,…