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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Wayne County Public Library<br style="">
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">POSITION OPENING</span></u></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Title</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">:<span style="">
</span><b style="">Children’s Services Manager—Wooster Library</b><span style="">
</span><span style=""> </span><b style=""><i style="">Date Posted</i></b>:<span style="">
</span>July 6, 2018</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Due to an upcoming retirement, the Wayne County Public Library is seeking candidates for Children’s Services Manager at the Main Library located
in Wooster, Ohio.</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Title:</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">Children’s Services Manager</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Position Type:</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">Salary, Exempt</span></span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Full Time/Part Time:</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">Full-Time</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt">
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Supervises:</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">Children’s Services Department </span></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">QUALIFICATIONS</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">:<span style="">
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">MLS/MLIS degree from an accredited institution with at least two of the following: 1) coursework in youth services, 2) three years of experience working with children
in a professional setting, 3) three years of experience working in a public library, or 4) three years of experience managing people;
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Acceptable results on a criminal and educational background check and must comply with drug-free workplace policies; A valid Ohio driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormalCxSpLast"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></i></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">Solid knowledge of children’s literature, library materials, programs, services, and current trends in library services for children, tweens and adults who work with children and tweens.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Excellent knowledge of social media and emerging technologies, including digital formats.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and verbal.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">High level of comfort with computers including Microsoft Office and related applications.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to coach, train, and mentor staff.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Experience in the successful management and leadership of a team.</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Ability to plan and conduct programs for library patrons.<b style=""></b></span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Broad cultural literacy and knowledge of current events and issues within the community.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to present Wayne County Public Library in a positive manner at all times.
</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to work efficiently, independently and make sound decisions.
</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Polite, attentive, flexible, team oriented, and exuberant customer service to other departments and the public.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to maintain confidentiality. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.</span></li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span></i></b><b style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">:</span></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The Children’s Services Manager works closely with the Library’s Administrative Team in providing creative and innovative approaches to library services to children
and families. Duties include but are not limited to the following:</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Administration:</span></b></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Oversees the main library’s Children’s Department; serves as a resource for branch children’s services operations.</span>
</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Interviews, selects, schedules, trains, mentors, and evaluates staff; delegates responsibilities appropriately.</span>
</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Plans and administers the Children’s Department budget; Identifies outside sources of funding and writes effective grant applications related to children’s materials
and services.</span> </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Represents the Library and services to children in the community; Develops cooperative relationships, forges partnerships, and actively networks in the community.</span>
</li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Manages and evaluates services, recommends policies, establishes departmental goals, plans improvements, and delegates duties based upon the Library’s strategic
plan, current resources, and community needs.</span> </li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Provides input to the Library’s management team regarding youth services and advocates for a child’s right to access library materials and services.
</span></li></ul>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Collection Development and Programming:</span></b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">Maintains a working knowledge of the Children’s Department collection; coordinates the Children’s Department collection development efforts; collects data and compiles reports, as needed; coordinates creative displays to merchandise
the children’s collections and resources.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Plans and directs children’s programming, on and off site, in conjunction with administrative goals and objectives, sound child development principles, current educational practices, emerging technologies, and popular youth
trends.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Establishes programs and services for parents, individuals, agencies, and other professionals who work with children in the community.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Coordinates the publicity of programs and services.
</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Evaluates programs and submits reports, as needed.</span></li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormalCxSpMiddle"><b style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Other Duties:</span></b></p>
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<li class="x_MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">Provides reference and reader’s advisory services to the public.</span><span style="font-size:11pt"> </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Acts as a “Person In Charge” of the Main Library and provides assistance and direction to staff and patrons as required.</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">Addresses safety and security concerns for staff and library patrons.</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Participates in and assists with staff development activities including workshops, committees, meetings and continuing education classes.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Participates in activities of professional and related organizations.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">May work in other units within the department or library as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Performs additional duties as assigned.</span> </li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">NOTE:<span style="">
</span>This position description states the nature and level of assignments normally given in this position; this list of tasks is not exhaustive.</span></i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">WORKING CONDITIONS – Duties May Require:</span></i></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:11pt">The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job’s essential duties and responsibilities.</span><span style="font-size:11pt">
</span><span style="font-size:11pt">These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to
be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job’s essential duties because of an ADA disability.</span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:11pt">Moderate manual dexterity for basic computer work.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Moderate visual strain involved in the use of printed materials, computer screens, and reports.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time throughout the workday.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt">Verbal communications with others in person and by telephone.</span></li></ul>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">HIRING RANGE:<span style="">
</span></span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style=""> </span>$40,000 - $50,000</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">APPLICATION PROCEDURE</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">: Applications may be obtained at any of
our locations or online at www.wcpl.info.<span style=""> </span>Completed library application forms, cover letters and resumes may be emailed to: jobs@wcpl.info or mailed to:</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Wayne County Public Library</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">P.O. Box 1349</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Wooster, OH 44691</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Attn: Human Resources
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">DEADLINE:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="">
</span>Preference will be given to applications received by July 20<sup>th</sup>.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><i style=""><span style="font-size:9.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, the Wayne County Public Library considers qualified
applicants for positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or ancestry<span style=""></span></span></i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">ABOUT WAYNE COUNTY:</span></i></b></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">The Wayne County Public Library serves its patrons with a Main Library, 6 branches, 2 bookmobiles, and an Operations Center.<span style="">
</span>The Main Library is located in Wooster, Ohio which was named one of Ohio Magazine’s Best Hometowns in 2006 and 2017 and “One of the Best Places to Live” by Time Magazine in 2017.<span style="">
</span>Located midway between Cleveland and Columbus, Wayne County is home to The College of Wooster and two subsidiaries of The Ohio State University: the Agricultural Technical Institute and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.<span style="">
</span>The City has a vibrant downtown, including restaurants and boutique shops, and a robust schedule of events throughout the year.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">For more information about what makes Wooster a great place to live and work, check out what Money Magazine had to say:</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">http://time.com/money/collection/best-places-to-live-by-region-2017/4929079/wooster-ohio/
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