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Job Description

Duties:

Reference Services

• Provides Readers’ Advisory and reference services to all patrons, as required.
• Compiles bibliographies and instructional materials to meet the needs of young adults.
• Provides instruction to groups and individuals, both formally and informally, regarding the use of library materials and services, including use of electronic resources and the public access catalog.
• Provides technical assistance to patrons using electronic resources in the library including printing, monitoring PCs, troubleshooting, database use, mobile printing, e-books, e-audios, etc.

Communication

• Strives to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for all library users.
• Supervises young adult patrons in the library, enforces library behavior policies and encourages input and use of young adult facilities.
• Is familiar with young adult users of the library and establishes good rapport.
• Cooperates with library staff in handling young adult disciplinary procedures.

Technology

• Communicates with young adults and promotes the library and Young Adult Department on social media, including posting on the library’s Facebook, TikTok and Instagram pages.
• Cooperates with the Young Adult Librarian in planning and implementing technology related programs for young adults.

Collection

• Assists in the maintenance, selection and weeding of materials for young adults.
• Assists in the processing and promotion of Young Adult materials, periodicals and updating records.

Programming and Publicity

• Cooperates in planning tours, publicizing and presenting programs for young adults including the summer reading program
• Assists with displays and exhibits in the library relevant to young adults

Outreach

• Assists in providing visits to the public and private middle and high schools as needed.
• Acts as a community liaison to organizations serving teens and to homeschooling families.

Staff Development

• Develops and maintains professional and personal skills by keeping up with current trends in library science with a special attention to youth services.
• Attends Young Adult Round Table sessions when appropriate.
• Serves on the library’s internal committees as relevant and attends monthly staff meetings.

Essential Functions

• Exercises sufficient judgement to perform the job.
• Collaborates effectively with the Young Adult Librarian and thrives in a team-focused environment.
• Communicates easily and effectively in group and individual situations using oral and written communication skills.
• Performs the job in a reasonable time and in a manner which achieves reasonable performance and quality standards.
• Possesses excellent computer skills and the ability to learn new applications.
• Exhibits flexibility and willingness to work in a dynamic, busy and changing environment.
• Excels in time management, is punctual and is a visible presence in the Young Adult Department.
• Is available to work evenings and weekends with some variations as needed.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and the ability to travel in-state due to outreach and continuing education meetings.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Head of Youth Services.
• Works closely and communicates effectively with the Young Adult Librarian.
• Cooperates with other departments with regard to provision of services to all patrons, with special responsibility to young adults.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited program in Library Science preferred, but not required.  GSLIS students are encouraged to apply as are others with relevant skills or experience.
• Experience working with young adults preferred.

HR Info

The Newport Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.  To apply, please send a letter of interest, resume and three professional references to jobs@newportlibraryri.org.  Position will be open until filled.