[OPLINLIST] Young Adult Librarian Position Available at Way Public Library, Perrysburg

[Pat Maust]

Job Title:  YOUNG ADULT LIBRARIAN - Open until filled

Department:  Youth Services

Pay Range:  $16.00 -$23.00 per hour

Full-time with some weekends and nights.

Immediate Supervisor:  Youth Services Coordinator

Positions Supervised:  Occasional Volunteers

Career Ladder Opportunity:  Youth Services Coordinator, Assistant Director,
Director

Job Responsibilities: Under general supervision of Youth Services
Coordinator.  Perform various duties related to position.  Conduct programs
geared toward young adults.  Order and maintain Young Adult collection,
perform various administrative duties without direct supervision.

 

Qualifications:  Master's degree from an ALA accredited library school or
bachelor's degree with significant library or comparable experience.  Good
knowledge of teen literature required.  Previous professional experience
preferred.  

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   Knowledge of library practices and
procedures.  An ability to communicate effectively (oral and written).
Implement various programs prescribed by Director or Youth Services
Coordinator and knowledge of current program trends for Young Adults.
Ability to foster and encourage library use for all ages and reading levels
of youth. A broad knowledge of the development of adolescents.  Can function
effectively as part of a group of individuals, sharing information and
striving towards a common goal.  Must be able to pass a criminal background
check post-job offer.

 

Illustrative Duty Modules:

 

50%    Miscellaneous and Special Assignments:

*	Selects and maintains the young adult collection based on
professional judgment, preferences of young adults and review sources.
*	 Initiates, plans and conducts young adult programming.  Programs
may include regular events (i.e. teen board), summer reading program, and
special events to encourage the use of the library by young adults between
the ages of 11 and 15. 
*	 Provides reference service and reader's advisory service to young
adults.  Collaborates with schools and other agencies which serve young
adults. 
*	 Provides professional assistance to Youth Services Coordinator as
needed. 
*	 Prepares bibliographies and booklists for service group. 
*	 Assists in grant preparation. 
*	 Promotes, publicizes and represents young adult services.

 

50%     Reference Duties:

*	Assists patrons at youth services desk in locating appropriate
library materials.
*	Instructs and assist in the use of public catalogs, databases, basic
internet operations.
*	Performs in depth reference service.
*	Assists with daily retrieval of interloan materials for SEO
libraries.
*	Maintains current knowledge of available sources of information and
public demand of reading materials.

 

Resumes should be forwarded or mailed to the following address:

 

Pat Maust

Youth Services Coordinator

Way Public Library

101 E. Indiana Ave.

Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551

419-874-3135   Ext. 112

maustpa at oplin.org

 

"The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent the policies and
procedures of Way Public Library."

 

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