Youth Services Librarian (40 hrs.) Martin Luther King Branch

Columbus Metropolitan Library; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 51 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits package

Medical/dental/vision plans

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Mental health resources

Paid time off and leave

OPERS retirement system

Insurance plans

Résumé du poste

Columbus Metropolitan Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian at the Martin Luther King Branch. The role focuses on developing programs for youth aligned with the library’s Young Minds Strategy and promoting literacy through outreach to schools and families.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science, 1-3 years of youth experience, and strong customer-service and training skills. Starting pay range is $51,064 to $68,619 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with youth.
• Ability to exercise judgment in handling information and records.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Customer-centered approach to interactions and service.
• Ability to present in varied settings and manage group processes.
• Proficiency with library technology and standard software.
• Reliable transportation to report to assignments.

Responsabilités

• Provides high-level customer service and reference help in person, by phone, email and chat.
• Develops and promotes teen and children’s programs aligned with the Young Minds strategy.
• Offers readers’ advisory using knowledge of the collection and publishing industry.
• Trains staff and customers on databases, digital resources and reference tools.
• Evaluates juvenile collection and leads related merchandising and management.
• Trains staff on library and community resources and models usage.
• Promotes library outreach with schools and youth-focused organizations.
• Supports early literacy and reading across ages.
• Supervises volunteers and practicum students/interns.
• May present at conferences and lead projects or task forces.
• Assumes location operations in the absence of the manager.

Connaissances

Youth program development

Customer service

Judgment in information handling

Independent work

Public speaking

Library technology

Transportation availability

Formation

Master’s of Library and Information Science Degree from ALA accredited institution

Description du poste

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Youth Services Librarian (40 hrs.) Martin Luther King Branch

Martin Luther King Branch Full Time Paraprofessionals Columbus, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 4065

Job Title: Youth Services Librarian - (40 hr./Exempt/Full-time)
Location:Martin Luther King Branch
Starting Pay Range:$51,064.00 - $68,619.20 annually (commensurate with experience)
Note:

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• A robust benefits package that supports your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to meet your healthcare needs.
• A qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs for your peace of mind.
• Generous paid time off and leave options to balance your work and personal life.
• Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and additional investment & savings plans.
• A variety of voluntary and supplemental insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.

The Youth Services Librarian will provide a positive and enriching experience by engaging youth and their caregivers in conversation and activities while promoting literacy and reading. This position will develop and deliver programming and services for youth aligned with the library’s Young Minds Strategy. The strategy is designed to help youth establish the foundation for a successful life, as well as collection management and general customer service. Additionally, this position plays a role in community outreach efforts with schools and organizations serving youth and families.

The Young Minds Strategy focuses on three (3) categories:

• Third Grade Reading; supports and promotes early literacy development for K-3 rd grade
• High School Graduation; support and preparation for tweens and teens

Position Schedule

• Monday - 8:30am-5:30pm
• Thursday - 11am-8pm
• Friday/Saturday rotation - 9am-6pm (1 in 3 Saturdays)
• 1 in 5 Sundays 12:45pm-5:00pm (as assigned)

What You’ll Do:

• Proactively provides a high level of customer service and assists customers through various aspects of utilizing the library, including expert level reference service in person, over the phone, by email and chat.
• Initiates the development, implementation and promotion of teen and children’s programs and informal engagements in support of CML’s Young Minds strategy.
• Provides readers’ advisory to customers (in person and virtually) using appropriate sources of information including knowledge of the collection, the publishing industry, and relevant resources.
• Provides training and guidance to staff and customers in the use of research databases, community resources, digital resources, and reference tools.
• Evaluates and provides feedback on the location’s juvenile collection and leads collection management and visual merchandizing activities based on knowledge of the community needs, usage levels, and relevance of materials.
• Constructs and applies a detailed approach to training for customers and staff on the use of library resources (print and digital) and/or community resources. Models the use of such resources.
• Adds expertise to system-level information and community resource training for staff.
• Promotes the library through community outreach, relationship building and information sharing with schools and other organizations serving youth and families.
• Promotes behaviors and activities supporting early literacy skills, developmentally appropriate tools, and resources for youth of all ages and promotes the advancement of reading.
• Supervises volunteers and/or practicum students/interns.
• May participate and present at local, state, and national conferences.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the location in the absence of a manager.
• Performs additional duties as assigned including being a project lead and/or serving on task forces, committees, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s of Library and Information Science Degree from ALA accredited institution of higher learning required.
• 1-3 years’ working with youth required.
• Ability to use appropriate judgment in handling information and records.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Acts with the customer in mind using information gained from interacting with the customers. Meets the expectations and requirements of external and internal customers.
• Ability to effectively present in a variety of formal settings - one on one, group, peers, direct reports, etc. Command attention and manage group process.
• Ability to operate library technology including personal computer, email, software programs (i.e., Windows/Microsoft Office) and other job-related equipment and systems.
• Ability to utilize reliable transportation to promptly report to job assignment and other locations, per job requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, libraries, and residences or commercial vehicles (e.g., use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, and/or working in moderate outdoor weather conditions).

Work requires occasional lifting or pushing of up to 50 lbs. and the frequent lifting or pushing of up to 20 lbs.