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YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY:  Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Youth Services Supervisor is responsible for reference and information service for the children’s and young adults areas, materials selection for children’s and young adult areas, circulation services, community engagement and leads one of the two program teams.  The position is a member of the Management Team, leader of a staff team and will serve as a Supervisor in Charge as scheduled.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

·         Oversees a team to provide library services and program to birth – young adults, and parents. This includes:

o    Scheduling and training of library staff. 

o    Plans, coordinates, promotes and presents weekly early childhood developmental programs for young children (for example: Mother Goose on the Loose, Preschool Storytime and out of school programs) 

o    Plans, coordinates, promotes and oversee reading and learning programs for children and youth

·         Oversees a team to plan and provide general/family library programing for select months. 

·         Coordinates with library staff, city departments and/or other agencies to plan, provide and implement library programs, special events, and intergenerational and inclusive programming.

·         Seeks and promotes engagement with community agencies and organizations.

·         Oversees the circulation services and staff for the library.

·         Regularly provides direct service to patrons at the youth reference desk.

·         Works closely with the Roswell City IT Department to manage the library computers and equipment.

·         Recommend library website updates with the City’s webmaster.

·         Coordinated the creation of pathfinders, reading lists, displays, exhibits and bulletin boards with Adult Services Supervisor

·         Directly selects and weeds a majority of the materials in the children’s collection as well as overseeing library staff on selecting and weeding young adult collection (print, non-print, electronic and online collection).

·         Maintains effective public relations

·         Regularly serves as Supervisor in Charge.  

·         Recommends the employment, promotion and retention of employees with the library division.

·         Submits monthly library division reports to Library Director.

·         Participates in the preparation of the annual Roswell Public Library budget.

·         Serves as the Roswell Public Library representative on various committees and workgroups. 

·         Communicates effectively with staff and the public. 

·         Models excellent customer services practices.

·         Assists with library security; checks to assure patrons comply with policies and procedures.

·         Contributes to the Management Team by suggesting areas of improvement, innovation and training

·         Maintains harmonious, courteous and understanding relationships, while fostering a collaborative teamwork environment in the Roswell Public Library. 

·         Applies Roswell Public Library policies and procedures.

·         Applies City of Roswell policies and procedures.

·         Supports the relationship between the City of Roswell and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Ÿ  Master’s Degree in Library Service from an ALA accredited school

Ÿ  3-5 years of experience in a public library OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

Knowledge of:

·         City policies and procedures.

·         Regulations and standards governing public library operations.

·         Public library programs, policies, and procedures.

·         Child and Youth Development.

·         Current library automation trends and experience in implementation of developing technologies.

·         Reference and reading advisory, resources and practices.

·         Collection development and management.

·         Cataloging and processing procedures.

·         Dewey Decimal System.

·         Basic computer functions.

·         Basic database administration rules and procedures.

·         Safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions in public facilities. 

Skill in:

·         Delivering quality library programs and services to the community.

·         Selection and maintenance of library collections.

·         Applying library research methods and practices

·         Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

·         Operating a personal computer and specialized software and equipment (for example, printers, facsimile, telephones, mobile devices, iPad, Kindle).

·         Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and local agencies.

·         Effective verbal and written communication.

·         Ability to acquire a thorough knowledge of Library activities. 

Desirable Special Qualifications:

·         Experience with circulation systems

·         Bilingual in English and Spanish

·         Experience with managing library staff or volunteers. 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited school. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

·         Work is performed in a standard office and public library environment.

·         Ability to maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing or walking for extended period of time, driving, riding in vehicles. 

·         The usual requirements require the ability to stand for 4 hours at a time, lift up to 25 pounds, and push a loaded book truck weighing up to 120 pounds.

·         Work may require lifting boxes of supplies, equipment and adjustment of furniture.

·         Position requires frequent bending, reading squatting and lifting.  The employee may occasionally work in moderately high places.

·         Specific hearing abilities required by this job include computer pings, phone rings, and public conversations.

·         Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

·         Ability to perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management, which may include fairly irregular schedules, long hours, weekends and evenings.  May be called when needed. 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

·         Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

·         Must possess and maintain a Class D Driver’s License issued by the state of New Mexico.

·         Pre-employment drug screen administered by city designated facility.

CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:

·         Incumbents and candidates must have a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.

Additional Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vision, and Dental.  

11 paid vacation dates, sick leave, and personal day.

The Roswell Public Library has an active youth department.  We offer weekly toddler programs in English only and English and Spanish, weekly preschool programs in English only and English and Spanish.  We have a Makerspace which is used for STEAM classes twice a month.  Our Charlie Cart is used for monthly cooking club.  The 4-H coordinates a monthly program.  We have started a gaming club that meets weekly.  We have planned our summer reading program and it features weekly special performances. We have several customized items created by the Burgeon Group designed to promote early literacy skill.  We are in the process of creating an outdoor musical garden that include instruments from Percussion Play.  Our ideal candidate works well in a team to serve both English and Spanish speakers.

The City of Roswell is located in southeastern New Mexico in Chavez County and has a population approaching 50,000.  Though Roswell is a smaller city, it offers a variety of attractions and services.  Roswell functions as the administrative and economic center of Chaves County and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the region.  It also serves as the regional node for transportation, public services, and employment.  The city is known for the Roswell Incident and we host a UFO Festival in July.  We also host the International Air Races, and the Eastern New Mexico State Fair.  The fair is big, as we have a large ranching community in Chaves County.  Our community includes both English and Spanish Speakers.

External Job Ad
https://www.roswell-nm.gov/746/Employment-Opportunities

Applications are submitted online.  If you have any questions please call Enid Costley at the Roswell Public Library between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. mountain time Monday through Saturday.