FT Youth Librarian - 1 South

Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Youth Librarian to engage and inspire young minds through innovative programs and services. This role involves creating community programs, maintaining a vibrant youth collection, and providing essential technology assistance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's Degree in Library Science and a strong understanding of youth literature. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and creativity, where your contributions will foster lifelong learning and community engagement. If you are enthusiastic about empowering youth and enhancing library services, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master's in Library Science required; 1-2 years of youth experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of youth literature and technology skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Create and present programs for youth and maintain the youth collection.
• Assist customers with technology and provide reader's advisory services.

Skills

Technology Skills

Youth Literature Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Creativity

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Tools

Library Automated System

Computers

Tablets

Phones

Job description

FT Youth Librarian - 1 South/Main Library Branch

Date Posted: 4/16/25

POSITION SUMMARY: This position creates, implements, and presents agency and community programs for youth as well as youth-related programs for parents, caregivers, and teachers. The Youth Librarian also maintains the youth collection, provides technology assistance, reader’s advisory services, interprets the Library’s policies and procedures, and regularly serves as the designated staff-in-charge.

DUTIES:

• Supervises the operation of the location in the absence of the Manager and may direct the work of staff when designated.
• Plans and conducts programs for youth to encourage engagement with Library resources in order to create lifelong learners.
• Serves the community and schools through programming, teacher collections, and other Library services.
• Performs reference and reader’s advisory services in person, by telephone, and by e-mail, using materials in a variety of formats.
• Performs duties that require proficiency with a variety of hardware and software and compiles statistics when needed.
• Assists customers with various technologies such as phones, computers, and tablets.
• Assists customers with resumes, job searches, internet use, and basic word processing.
• Maintains youth collection.
• Interprets the Library’s policies and procedures to the public in a customer friendly manner.
• Uses the Library’s automated system to circulate materials to customers, including checking materials in and out, processing holds, registering customers, and collecting fees.
• Maintains awareness of current Library trends through professional reading, conference attendance, and organization participation.
• Participates in the location responsibilities including, but not limited to, desk set up, shelf reading, banking, and filling interagency requests.
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of customers, peers, and branch/department.
• Meets requirements for punctual, reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understands and supports the Library’s mission, vision, culture, and structure, and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the Library’s policies and procedures.
• Interacts with members of diverse ethnic and socio-economic communities, children, staff, and management in a respectful manner that reflects the Library’s values.
• Handles and responds to concerns, complaints and difficult situations.
• Demonstrates strong technology skills, with the ability and willingness to learn new skills quickly.
• Strong knowledge of youth literature, interests, and behaviors.
• Demonstrates creativity through a variety of programs and storytelling techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to train, direct, and supervise staff.
• Flexible, friendly and able to establish rapport with customers and staff.
• Communicates effectively in person, online, or by telephone while consistently providing excellent, proactive service to internal and external customers.
• Regularly solves problems and makes independent decisions.
• Seeks out new methods and principles as appropriate and incorporates them into existing practices.
• Seeks, accepts, and incorporates feedback and direction.

Position Type: Full Time

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record that is acceptable to the Library’s insurance provider.
• 1–2 years’ experience working with youth is preferred.

Hours: 40 hours per week, schedule may include evenings and weekends.

Salary: Grade 7: $46,945.60 - $68,078.40 annually, based on experience level.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and dynamic workforce who is responsive to the needs of our community.

We recruit and hire the most qualified applicant without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, military status, creed or any other legally protected status.

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library