Exhibits strong independent judgment

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YOUTH  SERVICES  LIBRARIAN   Pay  Grade:  8  (Exempt)     Exhibits  strong  independent  judgment  to  assist  library  customers  by  providing  information  and  readers   advisory  services  and  through  helping  to  plan  and  execute  learning  experiences.  The  primary  audience   served  is  children  ages  0-­‐5th  grade  and  their  caregivers.     Minimum  Qualifications:  (education,  experience,  and  certifications)   • MLS  from  an  ALA  accredited  library  school     Minimum  Competencies:  (knowledge,  skills,  and  abilities)   • Excellent  interpersonal  and  communication  skills   • Broad  cultural  competency  knowledge  and  skills,  and  ability  to  work  effectively  with  a  culturally   diverse  workforce  and  community   • Demonstrated  commitment  to  the  pursuit  of  equity,  diversity,  and  inclusion   • Knowledge  of  children’s  literature  and  information  resources   • Understanding  of  child  development   • Deep  personal  commitment  to  public  service     • Ability  to  adjust  to  change  positively   • Ability  to  develop  and  maintain  strong  working  relationships  with  colleagues   • Ability  to  anticipate  and  creatively  solve  problems   • Experience  in  use  of  computers,  electronic  resources,  and  the  Internet  as  related  to  libraries   • Knowledge  of  current  library  trends       Preferred  Qualifications:   • 2-­‐3  years  experience  in  a  public  library  or  in  the  field  of  early  literacy   • Demonstrated  ability  to  gather  and  use  meaningful  data  in  decision  making  processes     Preferred  Competencies:   • Project  management  skills   • A  high  level  of  competency  in  prioritizing  projects  and  tasks   • Ability  to  speak  fluently  in  another  language     Essential  Job  Functions:   • Assists  patrons  with  informational  and  readers  advisory  questions     • Develops  and  implements  learning  experiences  for  children  and  caregivers   • Maintains  current  knowledge  of  library  and  other  relevant  industries  (e.g.,  education,  technology,   and  publishing).   • Continues  to  develop  a  broad  knowledge  of  children’s  literature  by  reading  widely   • Designs  and  arranges  displays  of  public  information,  books,  and  other  library  materials.   • Engages  with  community  through  special  projects  and  programs  involving  library  promotion  and   outreach  activities.   • Demonstrates  ease  and  comfort  with  emerging  technologies  and  participates  in  training  as  needed   • Regular  attendance  and  punctuality     Other  Responsibilities  may  include:   • Assists  in  preparation  of  statistics  and  reports  for  management  review.   • Attends  professional  meetings;  may  serve  on  professional  association  committees  

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Suggests  content  and  services  for  the  library’s  print  and  online  presence   Other  duties  as  assigned  

  Physical/Mental  Demands  and  Environmental  Conditions:   • Reasonable  accommodations  to  these  requirements  will  be  made  as  needed   • Work  may  include  prolonged  sitting,  standing,  stooping,  bending,  lifting/moving  materials,  getting   down  on  the  floor,  as  well  as  near  constant  computer  use.   • Manual  dexterity,  clear  speech,  hearing  acuity,  and  correctable  vision  are  required   • Ability  to  navigate  throughout  the  building   • Employee  must  park  in  designated  areas.     • Noise  level  is  generally  moderate   • Scheduling  may  require  availability  during  any  library  operating  hours,  including  days,  evenings,   weekends,  and  occasionally  when  the  library  is  closed.  Although  a  weekly  schedule  is  established,   the  needs  of  the  library  may  require  scheduling  changes  and  flexibility.       Direct  reports  may  include:   None