[OPLINLIST] Job Opening

[Jeff Yahraus]

*Youth Services Manager*

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*The Williams County Public Library located in Bryan, Ohio has five 
Branches throughout the county as well as a Main Library and Local 
History Center.Serving a population of 38,000, the library has an annual 
budget of 2.3 million and a staff of 58.Bryan is the county seat of 
Williams County, and its greatest asset is its ability to combine the 
friendliness and charm of a small town with the convenience of a large 
city.A first class library system, award winning hospital, along with a 
strong school system, booming downtown shopping district, and extensive 
park system, combine to make life in Bryan very appealing.Bryan was 
listed multiple times as one of the best small towns in America.*

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*JOB PURPOSE:*

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*As a full-time (40 hour/week) member of the library’s management team, 
this position is responsible for the supervision of all Youth Services 
functions of the library in conformance with Library policies and 
procedures and professional standards. Supervises Main department’s 
staff for children’s services and young adult services, including 
Librarians, Library Assistants, and Department Coordinators and Managers.*

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*CORE FUNCTIONS:*

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*·**Hires, trains, evaluates, supervises and manages Youth Services 
staff, covering children’s and young adult services.*

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*·**Meets or exceeds professional standards and best practices in 
reader’s advisory and reference work for children, their parents or 
guardians.*

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*·**Meets or exceeds standards and best practices in collection 
development, program development and outreach activities for children, 
toddler through 8th grade, and young adults, 9th grade through age 19.*

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*·**Compiles departmental reports and statistics.*

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*JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:*

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*·**As Library Management Team Member:Willingly and actively assists the 
Library Director in the development of departmental goals and objectives 
and serves on various internal library committees.Manages grant writing/ 
fund raising for exhibits, collections, programs and other outreach 
activities, at Director’s discretion.Takes on special projects and 
performs other work as determined in conjunction with Director.*

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*·**As Department Manager:Organizes, plans activities, schedules work 
assignments, guides, evaluates and otherwise supervises the Youth 
Services staff.Assists in the development of departmental budget and 
oversees appropriate expenditure of funds.Oversees and assists with 
collection development, selection and weeding of materials.Oversees the 
planning, implementation and review of all Youth programs and 
activities, working with other Departments and Managers as 
necessary.Works with Marketing Coordinator to organize effective 
marketing of Library programs and services through the Library’s 
newsletters and website, Face Book and other electronic media, newspaper 
notices and articles, among others.*

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*·**As Youth Services Manager:Provides reference, reader’s advisory and 
other library service to children, their parents and young adult patrons 
as needed.Represents Williams County Public Library appropriately at 
workshops and educational meetings relating to Youth Services.Performs 
other work as assigned.*

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*NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:*

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*This is an active position requiring a sighted individual for reading 
and computer usage. The position also requires an individual with normal 
hearing and excellent English skills for frequent direct and telephone 
interaction with the public and other employees. The Youth Services 
Manager is required to move frequently and quickly around the library, 
to reach and bend for materials, to lift and carry books and equipment 
as needed. A valid driver's license is required for travel to 
professional development and outreach opportunities.*

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*QUALIFICATIONS:*

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*Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent required.*

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*Minimum of 2 years Youth Services experience, preferably in a public 
library, preferred.*

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*Supervisory experience preferred.*

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*Must be willing and able to work weekends and evenings.*

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*Must have access to transportation for performing job responsibilities 
required.*

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*Salary commensurate with experience.The library offers a complete 
benefits package.*

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*Position open until filled.*

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*Interested applicants should send resume with references either via 
mail or email (no phone calls, please) to:*

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Jeffrey A. Yahraus, Director
Williams County Public Library*

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*107 E High Street
Bryan OH 43506*

jeff at mywcpl.org <mailto:jeff at mywcpl.org>

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Jeffrey A. Yahraus,
Director
Williams County Public Library
107 East High Street
Bryan, OH 43506
419-636-6734 (Voice)
419-630-0408 (Fax)
_www.mywcpl.org <http://www.mywcpl.org>_

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thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it./

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