<div dir="ltr"><div><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><span style="font-size:16px"><strong>Librarian – Youth Services</strong></span></p><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Pay Range:  $22.67 to $25.23 per hour</strong></p><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><b>Location: 220 N. Fifth St, Zanesville, OH 43701</b></p><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Closing Date: January 25, 2025</strong></p><div style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"> </div><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Summary:</strong><br>Are you passionate about fostering a love of reading, exploration, and creativity in children and teens? Join our team as a Librarian in the Youth Services Department! Under general supervision, you will provide direct services, assistance, and support to library customers seeking children’s and teen library resources. </p><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol start="1" style="padding:0px 0px 0px 40px;margin:0px;list-style-position:initial;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li style="line-height:20px"><p><strong>Customer Assistance</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style:disc"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Assist customers in locating materials for youth and answering reference questions using print and electronic resources.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Provide reader’s advisory services and guidance for school assignments.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Offer support in navigating library equipment and digital resources, including eReaders, tablets, and the online catalog.</p></li></ul></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p><strong>Program Development and Delivery</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style:disc"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Plan, develop, and conduct engaging youth programs using age-appropriate books, crafts, activities, and songs.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Lead the summer reading program, including theme selection, scheduling performers, school visits, and progress monitoring.</p></li></ul></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p><strong>Outreach and Community Engagement</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style:disc"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Represent the library at schools, daycare centers, and community groups by delivering programs and promoting youth library services.</p></li></ul></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p><strong>Collection Development</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style:disc"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Select and maintain youth print and electronic materials, ensuring a robust and relevant collection.</p></li></ul></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p><strong>Creative Displays</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style:disc"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Design and implement informative and entertaining displays in the youth services area.</p></li></ul></li></ol><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Physical Demands and Working Conditions:</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style-position:initial;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Good working conditions with occasional exposure to inclement environments during outreach activities.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Frequent sitting with occasional standing, walking, and digital dexterity for computer tasks.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Close vision required for detailed computer work.</p></li></ul><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style-position:initial;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences from an American Library Association-accredited institution.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Broad reading background in youth literature.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.</p></li></ul><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>Experience, Skills, and Attributes:</strong></p><ul style="padding:0px 40px;margin:1em 0px;list-style-position:initial;color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Knowledge of youth literature and a passion for promoting literacy and learning.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging youth programs and events.</p></li><li style="line-height:20px"><p>Collaborative mindset to support the library’s mission of providing free and equal access to resources and services.</p></li></ul><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px"><strong>About Us:</strong><br>The library sparks curious minds, fosters a love of reading, and inspires creativity by connecting people with information, ideas, and each other. We provide opportunities for success and fulfillment for every individual in our community.</p><p style="color:rgba(0,0,0,0.87);font-family:Arimo,"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12px">Join us and make a difference in the lives of young readers and learners!</p></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Visit our <a href="https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883d08afcf3b0018b6904b95728db" target="_blank">Career Page</a> to apply! </p><font color="#888888" style="font-size:small"><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div></div></div></font></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Samantha Maxwell</span></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">HR Director</span><br></div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Muskingum County Library System</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">220 N 5th Street</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">Zanesville OH 43701</div><div style="font-size:12.8px">740.453.0391, ext. 133</div></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://muskingumlibrary.org" target="_blank">muskingumlibrary.org</a></div><div style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://muskingumlibrary.org/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204);font-size:12.8px" target="_blank"><img src="http://muskingumlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/MuskingumCountyLibrary-Logo-email-v2.jpg"></a></div></div></div></div></div>