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<strong>JOB TITLE:</strong> Program Services Coordinator/Children’s
Librarian<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Location</span>: Grand Valley
Public Library aka The Orwell Library Association<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">JOB STATUS</span>: Hourly,
Part-Time Position, Non-exempt<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Wages</span>: Wage commensurate
with qualification & experience.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">HOURS:</span> Hours (set and
schedule by Director and recommendation by Board) per week; must be
available to work at least 1 evening per week and rotating Saturday
hours<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">SUPERVISION RECEIVED</span>: Works
under the general supervision of the Director within general
procedural and policy guidelines.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">SUPERVISION EXERCISED</span>:
Oversees volunteers.<br>
<br style="font-weight: bold;">
<span style="font-weight: bold;">GENERAL STATEMENT OF
RESPONSIBILITIES:</span> <br>
The Program Services Coordinator/Children’s Librarian is responsible
for all facets of children’s/teen/adult services for the Grand
Valley Public Library, including development and management of the
youth collection, youth related community outreach/programs and
youth related reference responsibilities. Provides direct customer
service, including reader’s advisory, circulation and reference
services. Program Services Coordinator/Children’s Librarian
acknowledges and accepts the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes,
respects confidentiality and maintains the integrity of the Grand
Valley Public Library.<br>
<br style="font-weight: bold;">
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Principle Priorities:</span> Duties
may be assigned or modified by Director.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:</span><br
style="font-weight: bold;">
<br>
<ul>
<li> Conducts storytimes and other programming for all ages from
children and teens to seniors, including the Summer Reading
Program. </li>
<li> Assists in maintaining children’s and young adult collection
area's appearance, order and age of collection.</li>
<li> Assists in creating displays, bulletin boards and signage,
usually for children and teens but occasionally for the library
in general.</li>
<li> Maintains log of programs provided and attendance.</li>
<li> Develops and maintains communication with area schools and
organizations that serve children and teens.</li>
<li> Provides direct customer service to all library users
including circulation, reader’s advisory and reference. Assists
customers in the use of copier, fax, computers, and other
equipment.</li>
<li> Participates in workshops, meetings and conferences to
enhance children’s and youth services.</li>
<li> May provide outreach services to children and teens
throughout the community.</li>
<li> Performs other general library duties and participates in
library special projects as needed. </li>
<li> Provides educational support to school age children, (home
school, public and private classrooms), and educational
organizations.</li>
<li> Provides library tours, special story times and book talks. </li>
<li> Provides instruction on library skills, research skills and
usage as needed.</li>
<li> Maintains a neat, clean, functional and inviting youth area.
Provides a welcoming and safe atmosphere.</li>
<li> Provides research and assistance for homework assignments and
individual pursuits, via the physical collection, Internet
sources and Interlibrary Loan.</li>
<li> Provides off-site school programs, such as storytelling and
book talks, assemblies and classroom and teacher visits.
Coordinates program planning with school librarians to ensure
complementary services to students, approved by Director and the
Board.</li>
<li> Plans, prepares, promotes and implements a summer reading
program.</li>
<li> Designs, develops, implements, and budgets other youth
outreach programs for the library. Creates a planning template
for each program.</li>
<li> Actively participates in pursuing alternative funding sources
to help fund the youth outreach programs and purchases materials
needed.</li>
<li> Promotes the library and programs through personal
communication and coordinates press releases and print
communication needs.</li>
<li> Coordinates youth outreach programs with agencies being
served.</li>
<li> Collaborates with Director about the direction and scope of
the youth outreach program.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">Working conditions and physical
demands:</span><br>
<br>
Performs work most often in a climate-controlled environment; may be
required to participate in outdoor events occasionally. Routinely
works with computers. Must be able to lift light to medium weights,
e.g. lifting books and audiovisual equipment and pushing book carts.
Position entails bending, stooping, reaching and standing on a daily
basis. Some degree of stress in public contact. Must be able to deal
with frequent interruptions. Must have the ability to communicate
effectively; having the ability to talk with clarity, and be able to
listen accurately. Typing ability and computer skills are essential.
Required to drive for training opportunities, school visits, etc.
Position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including
evenings and weekends, and requires periodic participation and
attendance at library events and meetings.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</span><br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:</span>
High School Graduate. One year’s experience working in a library
with children and teens preferred, but not necessary. Preferred
training and experience with the Ohio Ready to Read program, but not
necessary.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span><br>
<br>
Essential Skills/Abilities: demonstrates knowledge of child
development and the reading acquisition process; knowledge and
appreciation of children’s and young adult literature, audiovisual
materials, computer resources, and other materials that constitute a
balanced, relevant youth collection; knowledge of reference
materials and other library resources which may serve the needs of
children and their care givers; demonstrates good interpersonal
skills in meeting with children, parents, staff, and community;
demonstrates good active listening skills. Must be an effective and
capable public speaker. Must possess considerable initiative in
devising new and original youth programs. Must be able to conduct
multiple age story times or programs with sensitivity to the various
needs of the audience and with age appropriate materials and
activities. Must be knowledgeable in the use of the computer and
willing to learn new programs. Clear criminal record. Must be
capable of reading and writing English. Must be able to follow
directions and perform work duties with limited supervision. A
working knowledge of office procedures is desirable.<br>
<br>
<span style="font-weight: bold;">PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:</span> Ability
to provide services to the public in a courteous manner and maintain
composure in handling complaints; must enjoy working with children
and teens; maintain neat personal appearance. The position requires
a commitment to service excellence; the ability to see the big
picture of the library; the ability to work well with others in a
team; the ability to provide leadership and plan, prioritize and
focus on what is critical; commitment to lifelong learning;
recognition of the value of professional networking; and the ability
to remain flexible and positive in a time of continuing change.<br>
<br>
The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list
of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are
they intended to be such a listing of skills and abilities required
to do the job. Rather they are intended only to describe the general
nature of the job. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of
the Director.<br>
<br>
Position is available due to retirement. Application accepted until
position is filled.<br>
<br>
Contact:<br>
<br>
Andrew C Davis, Director<br>
PO Box 188<br>
1 North School Street<br>
Orwell, Oh 44076<br>
Phone : 440-437-6545<br>
Fax:<span style="white-space:pre"> 440-437-1017<br>
<br>
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:davisan@grandvalley.lib.oh.us">davisan@grandvalley.lib.oh.us</a><br>
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