Librarian - Youth Services

Overview

This is a non-exempt position which requires professional and supervisory work in connection with the operation of various activities and services of the City of Plantation Library and the Library Department, including performing services and duties of a responsible nature in the areas of library reference and circulation, children’s service, and technical service. The Youth Services Librarian develops, coordinates, and administers library services for children, parents, and other adults who work with children under the supervision of the Library Director.

Employees are hired as at-will employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Must be willing to work Saturdays and evenings.

Supervises and assists in the accurate cataloging and classifying of books and library materials and retains responsibility for collection development for the children’s collection.

Oversees the flow of technical processing of children’s library materials, which includes the assembling of orders for the Senior Librarian and the preparation of items for circulation.

Manages daily operation of the library through both the supervision of subordinate library personnel and overseeing the activities of library patrons. Enforces library rules as needed.

Assists in managing and maintaining a current children’s library inventory and selection and assists with routinely updating said collection as needed.

Researches reference information and gathers relevant materials for juvenile library patrons.

Assists patrons at the children’s circulation desk, and adult circulation desk as needed, with selection and borrowing of books and materials.

Assists patrons with questions, research needs, and information literacy, both in person and online.

Provides general assistance to library patrons, including reader's advisories and recommending authors, materials, and resources.

Serves as library liaison to various local schools and community organizations.

Plans and assists with the development and implementation of programming and outreach for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, and their families and caregivers.

Prepares and merchandises displays and interactive passive programs in the children’s area of the library.

Attends relevant library professional meetings and stays abreast of new developments and trends in the profession.

Participates in various evaluation committees for the selection of library vendors as assigned.

Participating in selecting, weeding, and maintaining library materials.

Participating in outreach events and promoting library services.

Supports the Library Director with various relevant tasks as needed in order to ensure the success of daily library operations.

Performs related work as required and as directed.

Knowledge
: of standard library practices and procedures, the library collection, and relevant community resources. Knowledge of current juvenile literary and library trends and of the types of books in demand from library patrons and the general public. Experience working with children, parents, caregivers, and educators. Strong skills in early literacy. Knowledge of proper telephone etiquette and procedures. Knowledge of the mechanics of the Dewey Decimal System.

Knowledge of clerical routine and operation of standard office equipment and library equipment. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.

Skills
: written and verbal communication. Organizational techniques for the proper maintenance of library files. Computer literacy and computer resources as they pertain to library science. Providing excellent and comprehensive customer service.

Abilities
: to oversee and supervise subordinate library personnel. to work the circulation desk in checking out and processing returned books and other library material. to handle confidential records and maintain confidentiality. to perform routine library clerical duties such as filing books on shelves, filing catalog cards, typing registration cards, mending books, etc. to develop and present to the public relevant library services information.

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