Youth Librarian

Are you passionate about sparking curiosity, inspiring young minds, and creating a welcoming space where children and families feel at home? We are seeking a dedicated Youth Services Librarian who thrives on creativity, connection, and community.

• Provides exceptional customer service to library patrons and the public; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, and procedures; resolves problems and/or complaints via all forms of communication.
• Assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; research book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information and assists patrons in the use of public access computers and internet.
• Participates in the selection, retention, and general development of library collections; reviews patron requests; makes recommendations and/or selects books for purchase; prepares order lists for purchase of library materials; and removes/weeds outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed.
• Develops and implements library programs; plans, organizes, and conducts educational and cultural programs, book talks and other programs and events to facilities/Recreation Centers/Libraries within the County.
• Visits all Charlotte County locations/schools/other locations to provide community outreach and special events to promote services; and maintains records of program participation. Travel may include out of the County for training, conferences, special events, etc.
• Processes inter‑library loan requests from patrons and other libraries; verifies and identifies requested materials; receives/processes borrowing requests and incoming material; and completes internal/external documentation.
• Instructs patrons in use of various library systems and resources, such as the Internet, Dewey Decimal system, indexes, databases, printers, software programs, network programs, etc.; provides guidance, direction, and technical expertise.
• Conducts computer training classes for library staff and members of the public and prepares instructional materials.
• May plan, assign, schedule, and review the work of a small team of employees and/or volunteers engaged in general library work.
• Prepares reports and maintains records relating to library activities.
• Performs original cataloging, oversees the cataloging format, and makes decisions pertaining to bibliographic data.
• Research, locate, and provide information in response to public requests, programming, and activities.
• May properly safeguard cultural assets and historical collection and make those assets available for research and study.
• May maintain environmental and storage conditions and supplies necessary to preserve cultural assets and historical collection.
• Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem‑solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.

• Master’s Degree
  • Library Science (MLS)
• One (1) year work experience in customer service
• Preferred:
  • Experience working in libraries.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job‑related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern library work.
• Knowledge of the methods, practices, and techniques used in library classification and cataloging, and the ability to apply this knowledge to specific work assignments.
• Knowledge of reference methods, techniques, and sources used in library work.
• Knowledge of book selection standards and policies of the library system.
• Skills in use of standard office equipment and software applications including personal computer and microfilm viewer operations.
• Skill in proficient in internet searching techniques and use of electronic resources.
• Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a…