Youth Services Librarian

Location Name: Citrus County Library System

County: Citrus

Region: Central Florida

ALA accredited Masters required: No

This position is professional library work responsible for the youth services at a branch library.

Must be available to work some evening and Saturdays and at various branch locations when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

·         Regularly prepares and teaches children and teen classes with an emphasis on literacy and learning.

·         Builds displays and actively manages the youth areas of the library.

·         Actively participates in the maintenance of a thriving youth collection including print and digital materials.

·         Prepares the curriculum for classes, seminars, and events for adults related to children’s education.

·         Delivers research assistance to the public and assists customers with circulation and reader’s advisory needs.

·         Participates in system-wide committees and workgroups.

·         Develops and maintains partnerships with local schools and other youth serving organizations to further the mission of the library.

·         Coordinates and participates in special events in the community.

·         Responsible for being a designated person in charge of the branch including the work of paraprofessionals and other library team members.

·         Performs related duties as required.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Education/Qualifications:

1.       Education, Training, and Experience

·         Four-year degree from an accredited college or university is required. Masters in Library Science or related coursework preferred.

·         Professional public library work experience with considerable knowledge of children's literature.

·         Must be able to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines and demonstrate an ability to analyze and solve problems.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

2.       Certificates, Licenses, Registration, Skills

·         Requires valid Florida Driver License.

·         Maintain effective, collaborative working relationships and provide extraordinary customer service.

·         Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

o    IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and

o    IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Adam Chang

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 352-513-5960

How to Apply / Instructions:

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/citrusfl/jobs/4769881/youth-services-librarian?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs