Job Description
Are some of your favorite people spending their days in middle school or high school? Do your interests include gaming, tech toys, and young adult fiction? Would you describe yourself as creative, highly energetic, and an excellent communicator? We're looking for you!
Under the general direction of the Public Services Manager, you will provide timely reference services; excellent reader's advisory and library instruction; innovative and creative programs; effective collection development; and performs limited circulation duties for teens, their families and others using teen resources, both inside the library as well as in schools and the community. Perform other work as required. Schedule is Monday - Thursday from 11:30 am - 8:00 pm and rotating weekend hours.
Hiring Range: $45,281 - $52,083 DOQ.
Must apply online to be considered for this position.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Organize, coordinate and present events, program, and instruction to teens and their parents/guardians, including STEM and maker programs; lead computer coding workshops; facilitate gaming, including board games, role-playing games and online gaming; coordinate literature-based discussion and writing groups; mentor teens in City and Library teen advisory groups.
- Provide individual assistance in the usage of library-supported technologies and resources, including individual and group instruction in using new and emerging devices and digital resources. Create tutorial videos for teens and their care-givers to use for remote instruction. Assist teens and their families to locate the information and resources that meet their needs.
- Promote library services and programs for teens in area schools and community organizations.
- Review and recommend general reading and reference resources in a variety of formats, including print, audiovisual and electronic, in both the teen and adult library collections.
- Manage and monitor collections to ensure they are current, accurate, and relevant. Manage appropriate portions of the acquisitions budget.
- Create engaging visual displays for Teen Services Division.
- Assume responsibility for department when working alone. Assist at Children's Services and Adult Services desks as needed.
- Assist with development of grant proposals.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: ALA-accredited Master's Degree in Library Science or Information Science.
Preferred: One year's experience as a professional librarian in a municipal, public, or school library, with strong teen service expertise. Experience with STEM programs and applications a huge plus!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
- Approaches work with teens and their guardians with energy, creativity and enthusiasm
- Demonstrates dedication to principles and practices of public library service
- Possesses strong working knowledge of collection development principles
- Exhibits proficiency with technology, including basic code writing and robotics
- Demonstrates expert searching in library databases, catalog and the Internet
- Embraces change in work environment
- Exhibits ability to learn from and adapt to changing situations
- Demonstrates excellent collaboration with others serving teens within the community
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Assists patrons in locating information and materials
- Respects privacy of individual users
- Plans and presents library programs and classes effectively
- Exercises considerable initiative and judgment
- Special License: Must have valid Colorado Driver's License with good driving record for last 3 years.
Additional Info & Requirements
Experience working with Teens.
The Community
www.louisvilleco.gov
The City of Louisville has often been recognized for its livability. Most recently,Money Magazine named Louisville #1 in 2009, and then in an unprecedented action again named Louisville #1 in its 2011 “Best Place to Live” issue. Many things contribute to this exemplary quality of life and positive economic condition including 1,700 acres of open space, dozens of great eateries, a thriving arts scene, great schools, wonderful neighborhoods and a diverse mix of employment opportunities. As the Money article noted, “Add in dry, clear weather, little crime, good health care, low taxes, and Louisville is pretty tough to beat.”
HR Info
paulak@louisvilleco.gov
To apply please go to: www.louisvilleco.gov - Look for Jobs at top of page, Current Employment Opportunites Page, then scroll to very bottom with inside scroll bar. Click on Librarian I-Teen Services.