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Job Description
Job Summary
The Outreach & Children’s Services Supervisor plans and implements community outreach and library services to children in conformity with policies and practices established by the Lake County Public Library Director and the Board of Trustees.
Principle Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervises part-time children’s librarians
- Helps establish and maintain a high standard of children's services for the Lake County community.
- Manages the selection, ordering and weeding of children's library materials consistent with the libraries mission and policies.
- Prepares children's reading lists.
- Develops and conducts a variety of library programs for children. Includes school year and summer reading programs and special programs using outside resources.
- Develops cooperative programs with local schools and other community organizations (including home schooled children). Provides opportunities for adults and children to volunteer in children's services.
- Assists and instructs children and adults in the use of library services and resources. Conducts library tours for children including school visits.
- Promotes and publicizes the services, programs and resources of the children's library. Prepares marketing materials for programs.
- Keeps informed of trends in children's literature, library services and issues affecting children. Attends professional workshops and conferences.
- Communicates with director regarding the operations in the children's department and prepares regular narrative and statistical reports.
Additional Duties
- Cooperates as a team member with library staff in performing essential library duties, including circulation, and participates in library special projects as needed or requested by the director.
Additional Info & Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of children's library services, programs and literature.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of library principles and practices.
- Considerable ability to plan, organize and coordinate work routines.
- Exhibits creativity, energy and is enthusiastic to promote positive community spirit and friendship.
HR Info
Apply by March 16, 2018 for first consideration. Please email a copy of your cover letter and resume to bsmith@co.lake.co.us
Posted Mar 1, 2018
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