Employment

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional Library position. The Teen Librarian performs advanced and complex Library services in conjunction with selection, maintenance, reference, and circulation of library materials to meet the needs of the community.

All of the duties listed below are essential job functions. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties. Nothing in this description restricts the Library’s right to change this job description at any time and/or to assign or reassign duties. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Provide reference services i.e. staff the reference desk and answer questions using a variety of print and electronic mediums, provide assistance with computer and electronic devices, perform readers’ advisory, provide instruction for searching the online catalog, subscription databases, and the Internet, locating materials, and placing interlibrary loan requests
2. Perform collection maintenance including materials evaluation, selection, and weeding
3. Create and conduct programming or procure performers for teen programming both on and off-site and oversee its completion
4. Perform outreach and actively seek partnerships within the community, specifically schools and youth oriented organizations
5. Read teen books to maintain a working knowledge of popular authors and genres
6. Participate in the Library’s teen social media presence
7. Work with the Adult Services Manager and IT Librarian to maintain the teen portion of the Library’s web site, which may include creating, posting, or deleting information
8. Seek and participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities
9. Create informational, promotional and marketing materials or displays for external and internal use
10. Attend consortium and system meetings and events
11. Produce, maintain, and evaluate statistics as required or requested
12. Seek and write grants
13. May Serve as Person-in-Charge (PIC) of department in absence of the manager or the Library in absence of the managers
14. Enforce Library policies and procedures
15. Perform other duties as required or assigned

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical ability to work with teens
• Requires sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and ability to lift/move books up to 40 pounds and full library carts
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally orally and in writing and exchange accurate information with staff and library patrons
• Requires ability to effectively and efficiently operate basic office and programming equipment (e.g. computer, printer, copier, telephone, fax machine, paper cutter, laminating machine, smart TVs, media projectors, video game systems, etc.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:

Master’s degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited Library school

Experience:

One year related experience working with teens

Skills:

• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism to create positive interaction with patrons (especially teens), staff, and others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of office productivity software (MS Office or similar), basic Internet applications, e-reading devices, and mobile apps
• Ability and willingness to learn new and emerging technologies as requested or needed
• Must be dependable, accurate, and responsible
• Ability to prioritize work, remain focused, and pay close attention to detail

JOB SETTING/ENVIRONMENTAL/SOCIAL CONDITIONS:

• Indoor and outdoor conditions apply
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
• Must be flexible, and patient
• Working evenings and weekends is expected