Youth Services Librarian

City of Farmington

Public Library

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$42,000.00 to $46,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Farmington, NM

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Preferred

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

  • Works under the guidance and direction of the Youth Services Coordinator.
  • Exercises supervision and training over Youth Services Technician(s) and non-professional staff as assigned.
  • Performs various professional level library services to meet the education, recreation, and informational needs of the community, with particular emphasis on youth services and early childhood development.
  • Works with area teachers and educators, providing instruction and scheduling through online registration school group visits and tours.
  • Knowledge of online registration electronic databases and current technologies for the purpose of statistics reports, library procedures and promoting library resources and programs for children.
  • Uses a variety of print and online resources to maintain knowledge of children’s literature and current trends for selecting and ordering materials for a juvenile collection and program resources for a diverse environment.
  • Knowledge of reading materials that meets the needs a diverse multi-lingual populations, including special needs and online resources.
  • Ability to supervise, train, and direct Technicians and Clerks to organize tours and visits, statistic reports and presentations of library practices, procedures and materials for various age groups, including at teacher orientation, both in the library and in the community.
  • Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of programs, make last minute changes to content and/or program material with small and large groups, and make decisions under pressure.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Provides general and in-depth reference assistance, training and orientation to patrons of all ages using a variety of automated systems to promote library resources and programs for children.
  • Attends professional meetings and conferences and follow-up by presenting and training staff new ideas.
  • Maintains memberships in professional and regional library associations and provides training to staff concerning continued library development.
  • Assists in hiring and provide instruction and training in library methods and techniques, and assists in evaluating the work performance of non-professional employees.
  • Interprets goals, objectives and policies of the library to library patrons.
  • May perform basic duties in other areas of the library or outreach locations as needed.
  • Attendance at work is an essential function of this position with a variable schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • May serve as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
  • May act as a member of the Library’s core interview group.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Additional Info & Requirements

  • Must have ability to work with a diverse population and various age groups.
  • Must have ability to guide, direct, and supervise library staff.
  • Must be able to work on a team and provide mature leadership.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
  • Extensive experience, training, or study in the field of children’s literature and/or early childhood education.
  • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library systems and programs.
  • Prefer candidates that have one year of supervisory experience; prefer candidates that have experience working with children in a library setting.
  • Thorough knowledge of library collection classification and selection tools and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization, and supervision skills.
  • Must have the ability to interact effectively with all age levels and cultural backgrounds.
  • Bilingual skills (Spanish, Navajo) helpful but not required.

The Community

The City of Farmington is nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, an area commonly referred to as the nation’s “Four Corners” region. It is here where the San Juan, Animas, and La Plata rivers converge. The city occupies 27 square miles of high Colorado Plateau Desert and is considered the “Hub” of San Juan County. With a population of more than 45,000, Farmington is the largest city in the Four Corners and also the regional commercial center for the surrounding area, which includes a trade radius of 150 miles.

HR Info

Please direct questions to Tim Conyers at (505) 599-1139 or tconyers@fmtn.org

Please submit applications online at www.cofjobs.com

Posted Oct 2, 2016