Description: Performs intermediate professional work overseeing youth service areas in the public library system, and related work as apparent or assigned. The Head of Youth Services directs and supervises personnel, programming, and patron services of the Onslow County Public Library Youth Services Department. The staff member in this position plans and implements traditional and nontraditional/innovative children's programs and services along with introducing new technologies into Youth Services programs and activities. Other responsibilities of the position include collection development of children's and young adult materials to develop/maintain vibrant collections designed to meet/exceed the needs and expectations of the surrounding communities. Serving as a liaison between the Library and community groups and schools is also a responsibility of the Head of Youth Services. Some evening and weekend work will be required.
Qualifications: Thorough knowledge of modern library operation; thorough knowledge of library reference, adult, children's and other library services; thorough knowledge of library system computer applications; thorough knowledge of library reference materials and research techniques; ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Salary: $48,486.76 - $63,033.44