Children’s Librarian

Fort Collins Regional Library District

Southeast Branch

Application Deadline

Apply By Oct 24th, 2008

Wages

$3,711.00 to $5,178.00 per Month   Calculate

Location

Limon, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Children’s Librarian (Branch Library) Requisition #: 8135 Classified, Full-time Position Open to the public Department: Fort Collins Regional Library District Salary Range: $3,711 – $5,178 monthly. Salaries are paid biweekly. Closing Date: October 24, 2008 Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be interviewed. Postoffer background check and drug test required. SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Branch Lead Librarian, oversees the coordination of collections, programs and services for children at the new library branch in Southeast Fort Collins. Performs a wide variety of professional level services in support of library programs and activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position, and are not intended to be all inclusive. • Coordinates with Main Library Children’s staff to offer dynamic, creative, and responsive programs for children of all ages and their parents and caregivers. • Acts as liaison between Main and Harmony Library Children’s staff and branch staff. • Mentors branch staff in serving children and their caregivers. • Facilitates early literacy programs and services at the branch. • Implements summer reading programs at the branch in coordination with Main Library Children’s staff. • Implements special projects involving library promotion for children. • Creates and presents original in-house and outreach programs as needed in coordination with Main Library Children’s staff. • Serves as liaison with community groups and schools in branch area. • Oversees and trains branch staff in the use of audiovisual equipment for children’s programming. • Provides reference and readers advisory services in the library for all ages (adults and children). • Required to work some evenings and weekends and be flexible for program schedules. • Prepares reports and compiles statistics as assigned. • Contributes to and supports problem solving and policy and procedure development for Children’s Services. • Responds to customer complaints as needed. • Trains staff and volunteers as directed. • Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules, and services. • Explains and assists in use of reference sources such on-line computer catalogs, Internet, CD-ROM work stations, microfilms, or book or databases to locate information. Creates reference tools as needed. • Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Librarian-Children’s Services, Req #8135 Page 2 of 2 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent programming and performance skills. • Knowledge of child development. • Strong organizational skills. • High level of initiative. • Demonstrated knowledge of public library youth services including children’s literature. • Demonstrated knowledge of early literacy. • Ability to interact effectively with staff and the general public. • Ability to use standard PC software, such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. • Ability to effectively search on-line databases and the Internet. • Ability to work with all age groups in a variety of formats. • Willingness to travel to program locations throughout the district. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited university; two years related work experience in children’s library service and in youth programming. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluency in Spanish desirable. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard library work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. TO APPLY: Only on-line applications accepted for this position. This position is with the Fort Collins Regional Library District. Salaries and benefits are provided by the Library District. The City of Fort Collins provides administrative services to the Library District.

Additional Info & Requirements

The new SE branch will be a family-oriented facility and will emphasize the most popular materials and services the library district offers. It will be located on the second floor of the new Front Range Village shopping center with open hours similar to the retail stores around it. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Excellent programming and performance skills. • Knowledge of child development. • Strong organizational skills. • High level of initiative. • Demonstrated knowledge of public library youth services including children’s literature. • Demonstrated knowledge of early literacy. • Ability to interact effectively with staff and the general public. • Ability to use standard PC software, such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel. • Ability to effectively search on-line databases and the Internet. • Ability to work with all age groups in a variety of formats. • Willingness to travel to program locations throughout the district.

The Community

In November 2006, voters overwhelmingly approved the creation and funding of the Fort Collins Regional Library District. The new library district is funded by a 3-mill property tax dedicated to library services. The existing Fort Collins Public Library, with the Main Library downtown, the Harmony branch at Front Range Community College, and the southeast branch under construction at Front Range Village forms the foundation of the new district. The District boundaries cover a large regional area in northern Larimer County, and are essentially the same as the Poudre School District. With the stable and increased funding a district provides, the library has begun restoring and enhancing services and collections and will open a new branch library in the southeast part of Fort Collins in March of 2009. Fort Collins has been listed as one of the most desirable places to live in several publications over the last five years. Nestled along side the Cache La Poudre River at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is home to over 140,000 residents. Colorado State University is the city’s largest employer and is Colorado’s second largest public university, enrolling 22,000 students each academic year.

HR Info

Valid driver’s license.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Fluency in Spanish desirable. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Posted Sep 30, 2008