Directly contributes to the accomplishment of the Library’s mission through inspirational, proactive leadership of the Youth Services Department. Applies advanced collection development skills to develop appealing, diverse & current Juvenile/Young Adult collections. Applies knowledge of the community and awareness of programming resources to develop fun, interesting & educational programs for juveniles and young adults. Acts as public services manager in the absence of the Managing Librarian.
Essential Functions:
· Using both print and online resources, provide Reference and Reader’s Advisory Services in support of total library needs of children and young adults and in support of adults using the children’s or young adult collections. Also provide Reference and Reader’s Advisory Services in support of the adult collection as well
· Provides bibliographic instruction for both print and online resources
· Oversees the development of juvenile and young adult collections (selection, maintenance and weeding)
· Oversees the development of juvenile and young adult programming (planning and implementation)
· Oversees the development of promotional materials/displays for the Youth Services Department
· Coordinates activities of Youth Services Assistants and other staff in support of youth services (in consultation with Branch Manager)
· Acts as a liaison between local schools and the Library
· Responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of Pages.
· Serves on the management team to further system goals
· Assist patrons in computer software use
· Circulation duties as needed
· Acts as supervisor of staff and manager of building in the absence of the Branch Manager
· Development of bibliographies for children and young adult collections
· Develop and maintain a yearly program schedule for all children’s and YA programs
· Develop and maintain programs with the community (market in the park, preschool visits, school visits, etc)
· Serves on special committees and posts on social media
Must work well with others, have excellent customer service skills, provide reference and circulation service, and must have flexibility to perform a variety of duties.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, 2 years experience working with children, and must attain Indiana Librarian Certification 4 (LC4) within one year
Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
35 hours per week
Requires evening and Saturday hours
Apply in person at any Jasper County Public Library or obtain an application on our website – myjcpl.org and MAIL A COMPLETED APPLICATION to:
Deborah Kristoff, Branch Manager, DeMotte Public Library, PO Box 16, DeMotte, Indiana 46310
Position open until filled.
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