Position Announcement
July 28 , 2010
Librarian – Youth Services
Olympia, WA
Position Information: Grade 52
40 hours/week (1.0 FTE)
Position Code: OL521072-05 (Include on your application and mailing envelope)
Hiring Salary: $3,264.67/month
Closing Date: August 27, 2010 at 5pm
Benefits: Employee Assistance Program
Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
Paid Sick, Vacation & 13 Holidays
Medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability insurance available
Deferred Compensation & Flexible Benefits plans available
To Apply: Obtain “Application for Employment” Materials:
Online at www.trl.org
At the Administrative Service Center (see address below)
At your local Timberland Regional Library
Submit Materials to:
Timberland Regional Library Administrative Service Center
Attn: Human Resources
415 Tumwater Blvd SW
Tumwater, WA 98501
Application materials must be RECEIVED at the Administrative Service Center by 5pm on the closing date.
Resume not accepted in lieu of Application - No emailed or faxed materials accepted
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under general supervision, coordinates and performs a variety of youth services functions on behalf of the Timberland Regional Library District.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
• Plans, conducts and evaluates library programs for children, middle school teens, child care providers and youth activities and events, including story times.
• Provides customer assistance and reference/readers advisory services to library patrons.
• Provides story time, tours, and/or instructions to youth groups visiting the library facility.
• Conducts reference interviews and assists patrons in locating library materials and information.
• Provides assistance to patrons in accessing interlibrary loan materials.
• Responds to general patron inquiries; interprets and explains library policies and procedures.
• Assists patrons in the use of library equipment, computers, databases, catalogs, print resources, and the Internet; troubleshoots equipment issues as required.
• Conducts public education classes and/or provides informal computer tutorials to patrons.
• Assists in maintaining assigned library collections including evaluating/weeding materials, monitoring patron collection requirements, and requesting new and replacement materials.
• Maintains book displays, bulletin boards, and youth areas for assigned library facility.
• Participates in conducting public outreach activities for area of assignment.
• Promotes library services and resources to educational institutions, social/health agencies, and/or community groups.
• Conducts visits to local schools and delivers book talks, provides story time outreach, and/or conducts special presentations as assigned.
• May participate in maintaining, updating, and evaluating the District’s youth website.
• May assist in administering funding for youth services programming as assigned.
• May provide training and/or guidance to assigned volunteer personnel.
• May assume responsibility for library operations in absence of Supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Library Science, and some library experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
• State of Washington Librarian Certificate is required.
• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Washington Driver’s License may be required.
Required Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of library science.
• Library operations, services, policies, and procedures.
• Processes and procedures relative to the delivery of youth services.
• Reference and readers advisory services.
• Youth programming, activities, and events.
• Customer service standards and procedures.
Required Skill in:
• Performing and coordinating various youth services functions.
• Assisting in ensuring the delivery of high quality youth services to the community.
• Providing reference/readers advisory services and customer assistance to patrons.
• Maintaining assigned library collections and youth library facilities.
• Participating in coordinating and delivering youth programming activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, District departments, library personnel, outside agencies, community organizations, patrons, and the general public.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
• Work is performed in a library environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of objects up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and move books and/or library materials.
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