Librarian - Youth (Pt/Ft Openings)

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library customers. Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion. Tracks materials budget. Plans, coordinates, and provides library programs and outreach services. Assists customers in the use of personal computer and electronic resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Library Science or other ALA-accredited Master's Degree such as Master's in Information Resources and Library Science, Masters of Library and Information Science.

For positions in Youth Service areas the following education and experience will be accepted in lieu of MLS or MLIS:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Instructional Technology, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Children's Literature or other closely related field, plus a Library Media Endorsement and one (1) year professional librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center, OR a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Children's Literature or other closely related field, plus a Library Media Endorsement and three (3) years professional librarian experience in a public library or school library/media center may be substituted.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background investigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides reference and reader's advisory services and information about library policies, materials, services, and community resources in person, on the phone, or through electronic communications.

• Provides information to staff on appropriate ways of dealing with customers in the library including children and/or young adults.

• Evaluates and selects materials for purchase and deletion in assigned area. Monitors assigned allocation of library materials budget.

• Provides input on the branch collection development plan and strategic goals.

• Develops, maintains and participates in outreach activities to promote use of library materials and services.

• Creates, coordinates, and provides programs, activities, and resources for the library. Some may be targeted for outreach to children and young adults.

• Assists customers in the use of personal computer and electronic resources.

• Develops, monitors and maintains the Library's web pages and verifies links on the Library's home page.

• Serves as librarian-in-charge as assigned or on a rotation basis handling emergency situations as well as customer complaints.

• Participates in training workshops, committees, task forces, and other professional development activities.

Additional Information

This is a Youth Services Librarian focusing on Children's Storytime. This recruitment is to fill one vacancy at each of these two locations:

Part-time, 30 hours/week

• Ruth Vine Tyler LibraryFull-time, 40 hours/week

• South Jordan Library