Youth Services Coordinator//Librarian I

Livingston Parish Library; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Livingston Parish Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian at the Watson Branch in Watson, LA. The role focuses on developing and delivering youth programming, managing the children's and teens’ areas, and assisting patrons with information and library resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years of youth-focused library experience; preferred candidates hold a related degree or MLIS candidacy and will contribute to parish-wide youth initiatives and outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2–3 years of library experience required.
• Preferred: degree in youth fields (Early Childhood Education, Education) or related library experience.
• Librarian certification or MLIS candidacy may be considered.
• Ability to conduct reference interviews and assist youth programming.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in using the catalog and locating materials.
• Develop knowledge of branch collections and coordinate with other locations.
• Assist patrons with public computers and databases.
• Maintain order and safety in the library.
• Support Parish-wide programs and youth initiatives.
• Plan and conduct branch-level youth services events for ages 0–18.
• Plan weekly story times and outreach to daycares, schools, and community groups.
• Compile and submit program statistics.

Skills

Children's materials knowledge

Young adult materials knowledge

Independent work

Initiative

Public interaction

Computers & databases

Flexibility & creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree (any field) with 2-3 years library experience

Bachelor's degree in youth-related field

Library Support Staff Certification

MLIS candidate (in library field)

Job description

Location: Watson Branch (Watson, LA)

Schedule:

Weekly: Monday 9a-5p, Tuesday 9a-5p, Wednesday 9a-5p, Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday 9a-5p , Saturday OFF.

Monthly Weekend Rotation: Monday 9a-5p, Tuesday 9a-5p, Wednesday 9a-5p, Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 8:30a-4:30p

*Evening shifts may change dependent on library programs.*

General Statement of Duties

• Performs varied library duties and assists patrons in using library services related to Youth Services
• Provides assistance to library users in securing information and using library resources to meet specific needs related to Youth Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in using the computerized catalog to locate materials
• Develops knowledge of the branch collection as well as collections at other locations to efficiently and effectively provide accurate information to fill the patron's needs
• Assists patrons in use of public computers including word processing, internet searching, and use of online databases
• Maintains order and safety in the library
• Follows established policies and procedures in performing all functions
• Assists the Head of Community Engagement in parish-wide programs and initiatives
• Fully conducts reference interviews with patrons seeking information.
• Provides backup support at the branch for circulation and adult reference duties when short-staffed.
• Creates an environment in the children's and teen's area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources
• Maintains current lists of shelf reading assignments in Youth and/or Teen areas.
• Ensures that the youth area and information desks are kept clean and orderly.
• Creates attractive and current displays and decorations for youth service area.
• Plan and conduct branch-level youth services events for parish youth aged 0 to 18 under the direction and supervision of the Head of Community Engagement and Branch Manager.
• Works with other youth librarians and coordinates to plan shared events that may be held at multiple library locations.
• Plans and conducts a weekly story time following set guidelines.
• Provides outreach services to area daycares, preschools, schools, after-school events, camps, and other community groups as needed.
• Compiles program statistics and submits them according to library procedure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of children's and young adult books and related materials
• Familiarity with the developmental needs of children and teens.
• Ability to work independently and within the direction of Branch Manager and Head of Community Engagement
• Initiative to determine and complete needed tasks
• Ability to meet and relate to public and staff members in a positive and constructive manner
• Knowledge of computers and automated search methods. Ability to effectively use the various information access methods available in the library.
• Flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience, and tact.

Special Requirements:

Valid Louisiana driver's license.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in any field with 2-3 years of library experience with job duties and responsibilities related to working with youth and youth programs.

PREFERRED:

• Bachelor's degree in a field relating to youth, such as Early Childhood Education, Education with 1-2 years of related library experience.

OR

• Library Support Staff Certification with 1 2 years of related library experience working in a public library with job duties and responsibilities requiring a level of independent work and thinking.

OR

• Master's of Library and Information Science candidate (currently enrolled) with 1 year of related library experience working in a public library

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hand and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Some agility is needed to conduct story time using action rhymes.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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