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Youth Services Librarian - 20 hours/week at Greene County Public Library | LAYIQ

Essential Job Functions
Plans, designs, promotes, presents and evaluates library programs including Summer Reading Program for children, young adults, parents and adults who work with children.
Provides reference assistance to patrons in person and/or by telephone as needed. Answers reference and reader's advisory questions from the public and conducts necessary research in various media, including electronic sources.
Evaluates and maintains the juvenile and/or young adult materials collections and database to reflect needs of the community
Consults with teachers and prepares collections for use with their classes.
Teaches basic library skills to groups of youth during class visit orientation; conducts other training programs for youth when needed.
Plans and/or prepares displays, bibliographies, and other informational materials.
Provides outreach to children by visiting local child care facilities, schools and other youth facilities and promotes library services or programs.
Works within specific GCPL budgets such as the collection development budget, paid performers budget, and program supplies budget.
Instructs and aids library users in use of library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one assistance and group presentations.
Troubleshoots all electronic resources and equipment in the department.
In the absence of the department head assumes “person in charge” responsibilities.
Assists in training employees.
Responsible for opening/closing.
Gathers statistics and prepares reports and completes other projects as assigned.
Participates in countywide children’s services and attends meetings of the Children’s and/or YA Council.
Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences and workshops and through programs of continuing education, professional reading, and participation in professional groups.
The supervisor may require other related duties. These duties are nonessential functions of this position.
Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.
Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings.
Performs tasks of lower level classifications as necessary.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to provide knowledgeable customer service to assist all library patrons in a timely manner; show tact and courtesy in relations with the public and other staff members.
Knowledge and appreciation for Children’s and Young Adult literature.
Ability to communicate clearly and read printed and on-screen information.
Proven computers skills and ability to input information into an automated system.
Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and handle difficult situations.
Ability to handle routine problems under guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns

Youth Services Librarian - 20 hours/week

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