Youth Services Coordinator - Livingston, United States - Livingston Parish Library

Livingston Parish Library Livingston, United States

2 weeks ago

Description

Job Description

Location: Main Branch - Livingston, LA

Schedule:

Monday: 10AM - 6PM; Tuesday 9AM - 5PM; Wednesday 9AM - 5PM; Thursday 12PM - 8PM; Friday 9AM - 5PM One Weekend in a Month: Monday: 10AM - 6PM; Tuesday 9AM - 5PM; Wednesday 9AM - 5PM; Thursday 12PM - 8PM; Saturday 9AM - 5PM Branch is Closed on Sundays.

*Evening shifts may change depending on library programs.*

General Statement of Duties

Performs varied library duties and assists patrons in using library services related to Youth Services
Provides assistance to library users in securing information and using library resources to meet specific needs related to Youth Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists patrons in using the computerized catalog to locate materials
Develops knowledge of the branch collection as well as collections at other locations to efficiently and effectively provide accurate information to fill the patron's needs
Assists patrons in use of public computers including word processing, internet searching, and use of online databases
Maintains order and safety in the library
Follows established policies and procedures in performing all functions
Assists Head of Youth Services in parish wide programs and initiatives
Fully conducts reference interview with patrons seeking information.
Provides backup support at the branch for circulation and adult reference duties when short staffed.
Creates an environment in the children's and teen's area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources
Maintains current lists of shelf reading assignments in Youth and/or Teen areas.
Ensures that youth area and information desks are kept clean and orderly.
Creates attractive and current displays and decorations for youth service area.
Plan and conduct branch level youth services programming for parish youth aged 0 to 17 under the direction and supervision of the Head of Youth Services and Branch Manager.
Works with other youth librarians and coordinates to plan shared programming and events that may be held at multiple library locations.
Plans and conducts a weekly story time following set guidelines.
Provides outreach services to area daycares, preschools, schools, after school programs, camps and other community groups as needed.
Compiles program statistics and submits them according to library procedure.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of children's and young adult books and related materials
Familiarity with developmental needs of children and teens.
Ability to work independently and within the direction of Branch Manager and Head of Youth Services
Initiative to determine and complete needed tasks
Ability to meet and relate to public and staff members in a positive and constructive manner
Knowledge of computers and automated search methods. Ability to effectively use the various information access methods available in the library.
Flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience, and tact.

Special Requirements: Valid Louisiana driver's license.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in any field with 2-3 years of library experience with job duties and responsibilities related to working with youth and youth programs.

PREFERRED:

Bachelor's degree in a field relating to youth, such as Early Childhood Education, Education with 1-2 years of related library experience.

Library Support Staff Certification with 1 2 years of related library experience working in a public library with job duties and responsibilities requiring a level of independent work and thinking.

Master's of Library and Information Science candidate (currently enrolled) with 1 year of related library experience working in a public library

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hand and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Some agility is needed to conduct story time using action rhymes.

The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each job duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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