Librarian I ​/ Youth Services POS#117000221

Position Overview

Bring your creativity, passion for learning, and love of working with young people to Cumberland County Public Library! As a Librarian I in Youth Services, you will connect children, teens, parents, and caregivers with engaging resources, personalized recommendations, and exceptional library services. You'll have the opportunity to develop and lead innovative programs for youth from birth through grade 12 while contributing to collection development and exciting system-wide initiatives.

If you're ready to inspire young minds, build meaningful community connections, and help make the library a place where every young person feels welcome, we invite you to apply!

Provides welcoming, responsive, and customer-focused service to youth, parents, caregivers, and other library customers in person, online, and by telephone

Assists customers in locating and selecting information and materials in a variety of formats to meet their educational, recreational, and informational needs

Provides assistance with digital resources and technology, including computers, printing, online resources, and other library equipment

Staffs youth services desks and other service points according to an established schedule, responding to customer questions and providing knowledgeable assistance

Develops, presents, and evaluates engaging, age-appropriate programs for youth from birth through grade 12 on a variety of topics, including literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics

Participates in the planning, coordination, and implementation of youth programs and special events to support library goals and community needs

Creates attractive and informative displays, brochures, promotional materials, and other resources to highlight library services, collections, programs, and resources

Promotes youth services, programs, and resources through positive customer interactions and creative outreach efforts within the library and community

Collaborates with coworkers and participates in department and system-wide initiatives to enhance youth services and provide innovative library experiences

Contributes to a dynamic, welcoming, and inclusive youth services environment by supporting daily operations, maintaining organized service areas, and responding to the evolving needs of young customers and their families

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in library science is required. Trainee applicants must have completed at least 75% of required course work towards an MLS and submit a letter from the Dean of the Library School that states the number of credit hours already obtained and that the candidate can complete all master's degree requirements within 12 months.

Knowledge of current materials in children's literature, technology, periodicals, newspapers, and electronic services related to youth services

Knowledge of library procedures, collection management, library systems, and library services

Knowledge of readers' advisory methods, resources, and sources

Knowledge of basic library reference services, customer assistance practices, and library card registration requirements

Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with coworkers, customers, community members, and other stakeholders

Skill in using computers, accurately manipulating a keyboard, navigating the Internet, and searching online public access catalogs (OPACs) and specialized library databases

Ability to instruct customers in the use of electronic resources, library content, photocopiers, fax machines, public computer reservation software, self-checkout equipment, and other applicable library technology

Ability to operate audiovisual equipment and perform basic troubleshooting on computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and other library technology

Ability to develop, organize, coordinate, and present engaging programs for assigned age groups and communicate information effectively to management and community groups

Ability to organize work, coordinate activities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, define…