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Job Title: Children’s Services Manager, Full-time
Department: Children’s Services, Main Library
Job Grade: 328/Exempt/Salaried
Certification Level: LC2 or higher
Salary: $47,905.73
Reports to: Director
Revised: September 2021
Job Summary: Oversees all staff and operations of Children’s Services, promotion of early childhood literacy to caregivers, general reference assistance, and reader’s advisory. Collaborates with Collection Services Manager in the selection and maintenance of children’s materials system-wide. Collaborates with Program and Marketing Manager to develop and
implement programming for the Children’s Department.
Job Education and Experience:
1. Master of Library Science degree from ALA-accredited school
2. Certification from Indiana State Library
3. Three years of public library children’s services and programming work experience
4. Management/supervisory work experience
5. Children’s collection development experience
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Extensive knowledge of current and popular children’s books, authors, websites, and general interests;
extensive knowledge of children’s print and computer reference resources
2. Extensive knowledge of “Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library” model of early literacy library service and programming that promotes early literacy development
3. Proven leadership and supervisory skills
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to serve the public with friendliness, tact, and diplomacy
5. Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including public speaking and presentation skills; Spanish-speaking skills preferred
6. Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
7. Proficiency using personal computer system and email, Internet, Microsoft Office programs, Integrated Library System (ILS), and other computer applications relevant to job
8. Ability to delegate work effectively, set own work priorities, work well under pressure, and meet deadlines
9. Ability to plan and conduct programming of interest to children, caregivers, and families; ability to coordinate large events with community partners
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, vendors, and community organizations
11. Ability to perform detailed clerical work and record keeping with accuracy
12. Ability to perform job duties of Children’s Services staff
13. Valid driver’s license and safe driving record for purposes of driving library van and/or personal vehicle to programming sites
14. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
15. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
16. Satisfactory criminal history background check
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires frequent sustained physical operation of computer and office equipment, with frequent in-person and phone contact with customers and library staff. While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally (less than 1/3 of work time) required to: work near equipment with moving mechanical parts, such as paper shredders and book carts; work at heights reached by a standard step ladder; be exposed to fumes and toxic and/or caustic chemicals typically present in
insecticides and standard cleaning supplies; and be exposed to outdoor weather conditions if performing outreach activities, including driving a vehicle to service locations in potentially inclement weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Specific vision requirements necessary for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly (over 2/3 of work time) required to: sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of work time) reach with hands and arms. Occasionally (less than 1/3 of work time), the employee must: stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. While performing duties of this job, the employee must frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of work time) exert up to ten pounds of force to lift or move objects and must occasionally (less than 1/3 of work time) exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift or move objects.
Equipment Used:
1. Personal computer system with peripherals, printer, and barcode scanner
2. Laptop computer
3. Multi-line phone system
4. Copier
5. LCD projection unit
6. DVD player
7. Ellison machine
8. Lamination machine
9. Weather radio
10. Two-way radio
11. Tiered rolling book carts
12. Step ladder
13. Library vehicle
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