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Verona Public Library Employment Opportunity
Youth Services Librarian
The Verona Public Library seeks a dynamic, energetic, and creative person with a strong dedication to patron services to become part of our team of Youth Services Librarians. This is a full-time position averaging 40 hours/week. Work involves presenting story times; providing reference and reader’s advisory service to children, teens, and adults at a public service desk; preparing and implementing equitable programming for children birth to 18 and their families; and developing areas of the children’s or teen collections. Experience working with school-age children and knowledge of their interests is desired. Some weekends and evenings are required. Candidates with Spanish language knowledge are encouraged to apply. A Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited library school is required.
The salary range for this position is $47,910 - $59,523. Benefits include accruing sick leave, paid holidays, personal time, paid vacation, comp time, flexible spending and deferred compensation options, health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, and Wisconsin Retirement System participation.
To apply, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/veronawi. Deadline for application is August 23.
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of the City of Verona to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, place of birth, age, handicap, sexual orientation or veteran status, and to base all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. To this end, the City of Verona will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, place of birth, age, handicap, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or veteran status, and will ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to these characteristics.
Typical Responsibilities of Position
Under the immediate supervision of the Head of Youth Services, this staff member is responsible for providing patron assistance in locating library materials and accessing library collections, both print and online; helping to plan, publicize, and carry out programming and outreach for children and teens; explaining library services, policies, and procedures; and answering reference and materials advisory questions in person, by phone, or through email. This position requires acting as building supervisor as needed.
Duties/Examples of Work
1. Plan, organize, and conduct library services and programs for youth.
2. Provide reader’s advisory, reference and other patron assistance services at the Youth Services’ desk, throughout the library, and at outreach locations.
3. Advise the Library Director and Head of Youth Services in regards to policies and procedures in area of responsibility; write reports and recommendations; implement decisions.
4. Develop a collection of library materials for children and teens with the Youth Services Team.
5. Manage material purchasing budgets and oversee maintenance of the collection through regular weeding.
6. Assist in library technology planning, implementation and management.
7. Supervise and train library support staff; write instructions and train staff on changes in procedures within area of responsibility
8. Confer with community groups in an advisory capacity.
9. Support the Community Engagement Library by conducting library tours, presenting programs to local groups, and performing other outreach activities for library patrons and community organizations including schools.
10. Promote library services through various types of publicity.
11. Assist in maintaining accuracy of the public catalog and website.
12. Carry out library policies and procedures.
13. Compile statistical information on area of service.
14. Serve on professional and library system committees as assigned by the Director.
15. Process, repair, or recondition library materials.
16. Perform light housekeeping.
17. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
1. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons and staff.
2. Ability to follow detailed directions.
3. Ability to maintain a regular work schedule.
4. Ability to maintain a positive attitude during difficult patron interactions
5. Ability to perform reference and materials advisory work and materials selection.
6. Ability to plan, organize and carry out a program of library service for a designated area.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality of library patron information.
8. Ability to use computers, library-related software, and databases effectively.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, organize and prioritize work, and respond to varied and changing work demands.
10. Ability to understand library policies and procedures and apply them to library operations.
11. Possess knowledge and understanding of youth literature and child development.
12. Ability to understand library principles, technology, goals and philosophy of services.
13. Possess great interpersonal skills and ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationship with the public, peers and supervisors.
14. Demonstrate a willingness to maintain skills in the above-mentioned areas through active participation in appropriate continuing education activities.
15. Ability to use professional English grammar and spelling, verbal and written communication skills, and age-appropriate language with various audiences.
16. Ability to provide inclusive and equitable programs and services to diverse populations and participate in equity, diversity, and inclusion continuing education.
17. Applicants with Spanish language or ASL proficiency are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands
1. Shelving and handling materials.
2. Keyboarding.
3. Near vision to read faded type and small font size on item labels, plus regular reading on computer monitors.
4. Far vision to observe patrons in need of assistance from a distance of 20 feet or further.
Mental Demands
1. Ability to adapt and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
2. Ability to apply library-related knowledge.
3. Ability to comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
4. Ability to identify problems and opportunities and suggest improvements.
5. Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information both in written and verbal form.
6. Ability to set priorities to meet assignment deadlines.
Environmental/Working Conditions
The environment is a busy public library whose patrons represent a socially, culturally, and economically diverse community. Work takes place in an inside environment with moderate noise levels, plus occasional outdoor events. Position may require daytime, evening, and weekend hours and occasional travel to meetings and events outside the library.
Equipment Used
Computer, library automation system, Microsoft Office software, databases, audiovisual equipment, printer, copy machine, scanner, fax machine, telephone, book truck, die-cut machine.
Education and Experience
1. Master of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited institution.
2. Experience working with children and/or teens is required.
3. Customer service experience is required.
4. Public library experience is preferred.
The City of Verona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Library Board Approved December 3, 2008
Revised May 4, 2017
Revised August 4, 2021
Link to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/veronawi |
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