[OPLINLIST] Muskingum County Library System- Youth Services Librarian

[Samantha Maxwell]

*Librarian – Youth Services*

*Pay Range:  $22.67 to $25.23 per hour*

*Location: 220 N. Fifth St, Zanesville, OH 43701*

*Closing Date: January 25, 2025*


*Summary:*
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.

*Key Responsibilities:*

   1.

   *Customer Assistance*
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      Assist customers in locating materials for youth and answering
      reference questions using print and electronic resources.
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      Provide reader’s advisory services and guidance for school
      assignments.
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      Offer support in navigating library equipment and digital resources,
      including eReaders, tablets, and the online catalog.
      2.

   *Program Development and Delivery*
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      Plan, develop, and conduct engaging youth programs using
      age-appropriate books, crafts, activities, and songs.
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      Lead the summer reading program, including theme selection,
      scheduling performers, school visits, and progress monitoring.
      3.

   *Outreach and Community Engagement*
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      Represent the library at schools, daycare centers, and community
      groups by delivering programs and promoting youth library services.
      4.

   *Collection Development*
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      Select and maintain youth print and electronic materials, ensuring a
      robust and relevant collection.
      5.

   *Creative Displays*
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      Design and implement informative and entertaining displays in the
      youth services area.

*Physical Demands and Working Conditions:*

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   Good working conditions with occasional exposure to inclement
   environments during outreach activities.
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   Frequent sitting with occasional standing, walking, and digital
   dexterity for computer tasks.
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   Close vision required for detailed computer work.

*Qualifications:*

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   Master’s degree in Library & Information Sciences from an American
   Library Association-accredited institution.
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   Broad reading background in youth literature.
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   Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License.

*Experience, Skills, and Attributes:*

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   Knowledge of youth literature and a passion for promoting literacy and
   learning.
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   Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
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   Creativity and enthusiasm for planning engaging youth programs and
   events.
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   Collaborative mindset to support the library’s mission of providing free
   and equal access to resources and services.

*About Us:*
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.

Join us and make a difference in the lives of young readers and learners!

Visit our Career Page
<https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/CareerHome.action?clientId=8a7883d08afcf3b0018b6904b95728db>
to
apply!

Samantha Maxwell
HR Director
Muskingum County Library System
220 N 5th Street
Zanesville OH 43701
740.453.0391, ext. 133
muskingumlibrary.org
<http://muskingumlibrary.org/>
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