Children's Services Librarian – Programs & Outreach

UNAVAILABLE; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown library position is seeking a professional to provide reference and reader's advisory services, evaluate materials for purchase, and coordinate outreach programs. The role includes assisting patrons with computers and digital resources, maintaining web pages, and potentially serving as librarian-in-charge on a rotation.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS preferred) and be able to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science; other accredited Master’s degree accepted with 1 year of professional Librarian experience in public or school library/media center.
• MLS/MLIS degrees preferred.
• Must pass a required pre-employment background check and subsequent mandatory background checks per County HR policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides reference and reader's advisory services in person, on the phone, or via electronic communications.
• Provides information to staff on dealing with customers in the library, including children and/or young adults.
• Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion; monitors assigned library materials budget.
• Input on branch collection development plan and strategic goals.
• Develops, maintains, and participates in outreach activities to promote use of library materials and services.
• Creates, coordinates, and provides programs for the library, some targeted for outreach to children and young adults.
• Assists customers in the use of personal computers and electronic resources.
• Develops and maintains the Library's web pages and verifies links on the Library’s home page.
• Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on rotation; handles emergencies and customer complaints.
• Participates in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.

Skills

Reference services

Public communications

Teamwork

Problem solving

Outreach methods

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science

MLS/MLIS preferred

Job description

Unknown library position is seeking a professional to provide reference and reader's advisory services, evaluate materials for purchase, and coordinate outreach programs. The role includes assisting patrons with computers and digital resources, maintaining web pages, and potentially serving as librarian-in-charge on a rotation.

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS preferred) and be able to pass background checks.