Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking experienced, innovative, team-oriented people to work as a Librarian II Youth in Neighborhood Libraries. Under the direction of the location manager, the Librarian II will provide leadership for the location in programming and outreach for youth 0-18 and their caregivers.
The Librarian II Youth Manager duties will include:
- Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations especially for youth and their families and caregivers.
- Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
- Overseeing creative and innovative youth programs and library services including storytimes, after school programs, and other youth programs; May also advise on programming for other ages.
- Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations to provide library services.
- Training youth staff on best practices for storytime and other programs and outreach.
- Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
- Performing collection maintenance and provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers.
- May serve as the person in charge in the absence of the manager.
- Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations
HPL serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 37 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one year of library experience.
OR
Requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 18 hours toward a Masters of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and one year of professional library experience. A Master’s of Library Science degree must be completed within two years from being hired into this classification.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.
PREFERENCES
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
- Strong knowledge of youth programs and collections and familiarity with Family Place libraries.
- Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision.
- Ability to plan and organize work and collaborate with others.
- Experience training other staff.
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States, is a dynamic, growing city, rich in culture and diversity.
External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/4794088/librarian-ii-youth
Website
www.houstonlibrary.org
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