Job Description
Jackson County Library Services
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN
MEDFORD, OR
40-HOUR POSITION
$26.53 TO $33.23 PER HOUR
$55,182 TO $69,118 PER YEAR
CLOSES JANUARY 30, 2023 - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: https://jcls.pshire.com/jobs/278.html
THE POSITION
Under the general supervision of the Area Manager, the Children's Librarian performs professional-level library services and works both independently and with other staff to execute small to large-scale initiatives. This position coordinates all activities of a specialty department, including managing the day-to-day workflow and the collection with a mindset toward relevancy and appropriate deselection. This position works alongside members of the Library Management Team, the Adult and/or Youth Services Coordinator, and other key stakeholders to develop policies, procedures, workflows, and innovative approaches for a variety of library programs and services. Assistance with the circulation desk will be conducted as needed.?This position will also directly supervise and assign work to Librarians, Library Specialists, Library Associates, and volunteers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and virtually
• Creates an environment in the children's/teen area that provides enjoyable and convenient use of library resources.
• Supervises day-to-day operations of the Children's/Teen Department.
• Designs, promotes, executes, and evaluates programs for children of all ages, including storytimes, reading programs, and the Teen Advisory Group.
• Leads the library's Children's/Teen Department toward the organization's standard of excellence in customer service and information services.
• Communicates often and effectively with supervisor.
• Understands early literacy strategies, current library trends and best practices and appropriately integrates these ideas into the library's Children's/Teen Department.
• Partners with community organizations and skilled individual contributors to present specialized programming for children, teens, and parents.
• Coordinates class visits to the library.
• Provides equitable and excellent customer service to all age levels.
• Competent and comfortable at all branch service points (children's, teen, circulation, and reference)
• Performs outreach activities to local schools, community agencies, and organizations, in conjunction with the Outreach Department.
• Keeps up with library and demographic trends to ensure the library is utilizing best practices.
• Oversees the work of others to achieve the library's operational goals.
• Serves on committees and, at times, may serve as the chairperson for committees.
• Understands the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library.
• Follows all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
• Actively supports and respects diversity in the workplace.
• Regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Proficiency with principles of early literacy, children, and families.
• Adept at understanding and adapting to new technology; skilled at guiding others in the use of technology.
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships and commitment to achieving shared goals.
• A commitment to a high level of customer services and patron satisfaction.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of and previous use of library databases and services, including ability to evaluate a wide variety of library databases.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Accountability.
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment with minimal guidance.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, evenings and weekends.
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited institution, OR equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
• 3 years' experience as a librarian.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Advanced overall skill level consisting of experience and success overseeing direct public service.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a number of different audiences using a variety of methods.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bilingual.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES
• Criminal background check required.
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per JCLS Board Policy.
• Must be able to travel to other locations to perform work, and/or attend work-related meetings, workshops, or conferences.