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#000000"><font style="font-size: 13pt" size="3"><b>JOB TITLE:
Program Services Coordinator/Children’s Librarian</b></font>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">Location: Grand Valley
Public Library<br>
aka The Orwell Library Association</span></b></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">JOB STATUS:</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff"> Salary, Full-Time Position,
</span></font></font></font> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">Benefits:</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff"> Paid Holidays, Vacation,
Acquire Sick Time, </span></font></font></font> </p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">Wages:</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff"> Salary: $20,800 </span><font
face="arial"><font size="2"><span style="background:
#ffffff">starting annual, depending on
qualifications and experience</span></font></font><span
style="background: #ffffff"> </span></font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">HOURS: </span></b><span
style="font-weight: normal"><span style="background:
#ffffff">40 H</span></span><span style="background:
#ffffff">ours (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 </span></font></font></font> </p>
<p style="margin-left: 2in; text-indent: -2in; margin-top: 0.19in;
margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height: 150%"> <font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">SUPERVISION RECEIVED</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff">: Works under the general
supervision of the Director within general procedural
and policy guidelines.</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 2in; text-indent: -2in; margin-top: 0.19in;
margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height: 150%"> <font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">SUPERVISION EXERCISED:</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff"> Oversees volunteers. </span></font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-left: 1.5in; text-indent: -1.5in; margin-top:
0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height: 150%"> <font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">GENERAL STATEMENT OF
RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></b><span style="background:
#ffffff"> The </span><b><span style="background:
#ffffff">Program Services Coordinator/Children’s
Librarian</span></b><span style="background: #ffffff">
is responsible for all facets of children’s/teen/adult
services for the Grand Valley Public Library, including
</span><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">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. </span></font></font><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">Program Services
Coordinator/Children’s Librarian </span></b></font></font><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">acknowledges and accepts
the Ohio Ethics Law and related statutes, respects
confidentiality and maintains the integrity of the
Grand Valley Public Library. </span></font></font></font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-left: 1.5in; text-indent: -1.5in; margin-top:
0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height: 150%"> <font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><font face="Arial,
sans-serif"><font size="2"><b><span style="background:
#ffffff">Principle Priorities</span></b></font></font><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">: Duties may be
assigned or modified by Director.</span></b></font></font></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES:</span></b><span
style="background: #ffffff"> </span></font></font></font>
</p>
<ul>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Conducts
storytimes and other programming for all ages from
children and teens to seniors, including the Summer
Reading Program. </span></font></font> </p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Assists in
maintaining children’s and young adult collection
area's appearance, order and age of collection.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Assists in
creating displays, bulletin boards and signage,
usually for children and teens but occasionally for
the library in general.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Maintains log
of programs provided and attendance.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Develops and
maintains communication with area schools and
organizations that serve children and teens.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">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.</span></font></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Participates
in workshops, meetings and conferences to enhance
children’s and youth services.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">May provide
outreach services to children and teens throughout the
community.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">Performs other general
library duties and participates in library special
projects as needed. </span></font></font> </p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">Provides educational
support to school age children, (home school, public
and private classrooms), and educational
organizations.</span></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><span style="background: #ffffff"> </span><font
face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 9pt"
size="2"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><span
style="background: #ffffff">Provides library
tours, special story times and book talks. </span></font></font></font></font></font>
</p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Provides
instruction on library skills, research skills and
usage as needed.</span></font></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Maintains a neat,
clean, functional and inviting youth area. Provides a
welcoming and safe atmosphere.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Provides
research and assistance for homework assignments and
individual pursuits, via the physical collection,
Internet sources and Interlibrary Loan.</span></font></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">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.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Plans, prepares,
promotes and implements a summer reading program.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Designs, develops,
implements, and budgets other youth outreach programs
for the library. Creates a planning template for each
program.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Actively
participates in pursuing alternative funding sources to
help fund the youth outreach programs and purchases
materials needed.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2">Promotes the
library and programs through personal communication and
coordinates press releases and print communication
needs.</font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Coordinates
youth outreach programs with agencies being served.</span></font></font></font></p>
</li>
<li>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">Collaborates
with Director about the direction and scope of the
youth outreach program.</span></font></font></font></p>
</li>
</ul>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><br>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">Working conditions and
physical demands: </span></b></font></font></font> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><span style="background: #ffffff">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.</span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><br>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%"><font
color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, sans-serif"><font
style="font-size: 9pt" size="2"><b><span
style="background: #ffffff">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</span></b></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-left: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><b><span style="background: #ffffff">EXPERIENCE
AND TRAINING: </span></b><span style="font-weight:
normal"><span style="background: #ffffff">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.</span></span></font></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-top: 0.19in; margin-bottom: 0.19in; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><b>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <br>
</b>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. <span style="background:
#ffffff">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. </span>A working
knowledge of office procedures is desirable. </font></font></font>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal; line-height:
150%"> <font color="#000000"><font face="Arial, sans-serif"><font
size="2"><b><span style="background: #ffffff">PERSONAL
ATTRIBUTES:</span></b><span style="background:
#ffffff"> 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. </span></font></font></font> </p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; font-weight: normal; line-height:
150%"> <br>
</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%;" align="CENTER"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt;"
size="1"><i>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>
</i></font></font></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: 150%;" align="CENTER"><font
face="Arial, sans-serif"><font style="font-size: 8pt;"
size="1"><i><br>
</i></font></font></p>
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style="font-size: 8pt;" size="1"><big><big><i><big>Please
email your resume, cover letter, completed
application, and the names/contact info. of 3
professional references to Andrew Davis at
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:davisan@grandvalley.lib.oh.us">davisan@grandvalley.lib.oh.us</a> .</big></i></big></big></font></font></b></big></big><br>
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