Description: Provides advanced library services to customers by answering reference questions and assisting youth, parents, and caregivers with the selection of material and use of library resources. Develops and presents programs for youth, from birth through grade 12. Assists in youth collection development and system-wide initiatives.
Maintains a dynamic and customer-service-oriented youth department by assisting customers find information in a variety of formats, including in person, online or over the phone. Assists customers with digital needs, including computers, printing, and other items as needed. Creates engaging displays, brochures, and other materials to promote library services, resources, or programs. Staff service points on a regular schedule. Develops, conducts, and evaluates engaging and dynamic age-appropriate programs for youth on a variety of topics including literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Promotes the library through active community engagement and outreach activities and programs at local schools, daycares, and other community agencies and events.
Qualifications: Master of Library Science degree required. Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of the required course work towards an MLS and submit a letter from the dean of the library school that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all master’s degree requirements within twelve months. Experience in working with children and young adults preferred.
Salary: $47,331.34