Youth Service Librarian - Portage District Library : Job Details

PAY SCALE: Library Associate III Wages and terms of employment are covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Portage County District Library (PCDL) and District 1199, SEIU.HOURS: Average of 37.5 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends. Hourly, non-exempt, bargaining unit.JOB PURPOSE: To provide Library services to children, young adults, their parents and other adults who work with children.QUALIFICATIONS: BA or BS degree and applicable experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of children and young adult literature. Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs. Ability to maintain young adult and children's area of the Library. Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; and computer operation and functions including data processing. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form. Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers. Ability to move library materials from one location to another.PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to reach, stoop and stand on kick-stool.ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: (The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification). 60% YOUTH SERVICES AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT DUTIES *Prepares and presents children and youth programs; *Maintains and decorates children's sections; *Reads shelves in juvenile and young adult areas. *Selects and codes materials; *Administers the collection budget for area of responsibility; *Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences; *Conducts inventory of materials, as required; *Reads reviews.20% REFERENCE DUTIES *Assists patrons in locating library materials; *Responds to patron reference questions; *Instructs patrons in library computer use.5% COMMUNITY RELATIONS DUTIES *Represents the library to community groups, and governmental units as assigned; *Develops a cooperative working relationship with area schools; *Serves on boards and committees, as requested; *Conducts programs with the community as directed.DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications received before Saturday; December 21, 2024 will receive first consideration. Position is open until filled.PCDL is an Equal Opportunity Employer