<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Manger of Children’s
Department-Opening due to the retirement of<span style>
</span>Sharon Burnley on</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">12/31/12.<span style> </span>Probationary pay $15.50 an hour; $16.00 an
hour thereafter.<span style> </span>Position open until
filled.</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">POSITION:<span style> </span><span style> </span>HEAD
OF CHILDREN’S (Department Head/Management; full time, salary position at 40
hours per week)</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Anticipated
schedule:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Regular operating hours of the library are
9am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday, 10am-5pm, Friday and Saturday.<span style> </span><span style> </span>Closed
Sunday.<span style> </span>This position requires a shift
of 8am to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, and 11am-8pm,
Thursday.<span style> </span>Includes a rotation of
alternating Fridays and Saturdays.<span style> </span><span style> </span>Hours are subject to change by the
Director.<span style> </span>Sunday hours are a possibility
in the future.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span><span style> </span>Manages
a busy department and supervises 1 full time and 2 part time staff members.<span style> </span>Responsible for all decisions regarding
programming events, scheduling, community relations, school partnerships, and
collection development.<span style> </span>Oversees all
juvenile circulation desk duties, reference, internet computers, and readers’
advisory as needed.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Required<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">MLS from an ALA-Accredited
library school</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Education
&</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>One to three years of
children’s librarian experience required</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Previous supervisory experience required</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Experience working with
personal computers and electronic resources</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Excellent communication skills</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to self-manage and maintain a professional image</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Must be able to work evenings & weekends</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge, Skills<span style> </span><span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Broad knowledge of library
operations</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">& Abilities <span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Demonstrates a clear understanding of management
responsibilities/practices</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Required:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Knowledge of children’s
materials and tools of research</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Knowledge
of a variety of books/authors and of reader interest levels</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Ability
to independently exercise sound judgment within established guidelines</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Ability
to learn and enforce library policies and procedures</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to analyze administrative library problems, and to make<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>recommendations for their
solution</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work on a variety
of team levels</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to plan, direct, and
coordinate the work of subordinate staff members </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Typing and computer skills
are necessary</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to maintain fiscal
and administrative records and to prepare reports</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to maintain composure
in stressful work situation</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to deal tactfully
and courteously with the public; and to establish and<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-indent:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintains effective working relationships
with the general public as well as co-<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="text-indent:14.25pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Workers</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Physical ability to stand
and walk.<span style> </span>Physical agility and strength
to bend, reach,<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>lift, and carry up to 30 pounds less than
20% of the time; and extensive use of </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>a computer terminal</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to evaluate library
services/programs and to make recommendations for </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>improvement and suggestions for new
services as needed</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to develop displays
and public relations materials</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to work
independently</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Maintains knowledge of
circulation system</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyTextIndent"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to meet deadlines</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to follow written and oral instructions</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Ability to maintain confidentiality of patron
records/reference interviews</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Valid driver’s license</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Basic Duties:<span style> </span>Supervisory:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Supervises 1 full time and 2 part time staff members
in the Children’s Department. .<span style> </span>This
person is responsible for training, supervising, and communicating the
library’s policies, procedures, and mission to all staff members.<span style> </span>Works closely with staff to assure quality of
work.<span style> </span>Communicates problems, staff
issues, and patron issues to the Director.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span><span style> </span><b style>Scheduling:<span style> </span></b>Responsible for
scheduling to best meet the needs of the department.<span style> </span>Responsible for posting schedule and managing
time cards of staff members.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Children’s Circulation Desk:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> Trains and schedules all
staff members for the children’s desk including circulation duties, reference
duties, and phone services.<b><span style> </span></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Reader’s Advisory:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style>
</span>Assists patrons on the selection of materials by having an excellent
knowledge of the library’s collection and resources.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Library Website:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style>
</span>Responsible for the regular informational maintenance of the library’s
website in regards to services for children.<span style>
</span>Promotes library news, events, activities, and various links.<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Collection
Development:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for maintaining
the entire collection of materials for the children’s department.<span style> </span>These duties include evaluating, weeding, and
selecting materials within the assigned yearly budget.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Juvenile materials include books, magazines, all
media, computer games, and databases.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Computer-Related Duties:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Offers basic instruction to patrons and staff
members on the use of public computers, Internet, databases, online card
catalog and trains staff to do the same.<span style>
</span>Participates in public computer classes by working as a team with staff
to develop, schedule, promote and teach computer classes for the public.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Continuing Education:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Shows initiative by attending workshops and
special interest groups to keep apprised of new technology, methods, etc.</span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Committee Work:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style>
</span>Serves on various library-related committees through the year at the
Director’s request.<span style> </span>Participates in
community events such as the Annual Old Canal Days Festival, Clinton Applefest,
and Christmas on the Canal as a library representative.<span style> </span>Assists in the Strategic Planning process and
the implementation of designated goals.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Specific Duties:<span style> </span>Programming:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>Responsible for and oversees staff in the
planning, promotion, and implementation of all children’s programs.<span style> </span>This includes in-house and outreach.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Local School
Connection:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Acts as a liaison to the
local elementary schools, meets on a regular basis with school officials,
conducts monthly classroom visits, collaborates with the schools regarding
special programs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Teacher
Loans:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Promotes, coordinates, and
prepares automatic teacher loans for local schools.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Summer Reading
Program:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for preparing,
promoting and launching the Summer Reading Program.<span style> </span>These duties include collaborating with the national
theme, ordering materials, and booking programs for the duration of the
program.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Bookworm Club:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Responsible for organizing and presenting a monthly
book discussion <span style> </span>for school-age children.<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.5in"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">After School
Skills Series:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Prepares, promotes, and
launches an After School Series for school age children twice/year.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Other:<span style> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt"><span style> </span>This job
analysis describes the nature & level of assignments normally given in<span style> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">this position.<span style> </span>It is not an exhaustive list of duties;
additional related duties may be </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:.5in"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">assigned by the Director.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style><span style="font-size:10.0pt">10/12</span></b></p>
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<br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div>Marsha Wagner <br>Library Director M. L. S. 1981<br>Canal Fulton Public Library <br>154 Market St. NE <br>Canal Fulton, OH 44614 <br>330 854-4148; fax 330 854-9520 </div><br><p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0" align="center">
<b>
<font color="#000080" face="Arial" size="1">Books are the treasured wealth of
the world and the fit inheritance of
generations and nations.
</font></b></p>
<p style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0" align="center">
<font face="Arial" size="1">Henry David Thoreau
</font>
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