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Job Description

Essential duties include, but not limited to, the following: • Knowledge of children and teen books, including graphic novels. • Knowledge of adult graphic novels. • Knowledge of Spanish language materials - desired but not essential. • Ability to translate the needs and interests of children and teens into materials for our collection. • Stays current on trends in library services and materials to children and teens. • Stays current on trends in the graphic novel field for all ages including adults. • Works on building a Spanish collection that will meet the needs of Jefferson County residents. • Experience with K-12 education or equivalent preferred. • Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. • Maintain a flexible schedule, able to work some evenings weekends, holidays. Qualifications: • You are passionate about the materials, in particular books, that libraries collect for children and teens. • Experience doing collection development for children and teens, with the addition of other areas such as adult graphic novels and Spanish materials • You engage well with others. • Strong written and verbal communication skills required. • Master’s degree in Library/Information Science (may be in process) or combination of education and equivalent level library experience: over one year up to and including three years. • Public Library experience preferred.