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Librarian - Youth Services - Free Library of Springfield Township
Reports To: Director
Work Schedule: Full time, with evening and weekend rotations expected.
General Job Description:
This is a professional librarian position requiring a comprehensive understanding of principles and practices related to public library work, with chief emphasis on delivery of outstanding library service to children. This position functions as a higher level of autonomy, professionalism and independent judgment than an entry level position. Professional development and community outreach are also key expectations of the position.
Primary Duties
- Select, order, weed and maintain library materials in assigned areas, in all formats, mindful of the department’s selection policies and budget.
- Respond to reference, readers’ advisory and research requests in a timely and efficient manner, utilizing all points of delivery including desk, roaming, e-mail, phone, Instant Messaging and additional methods of communications.
- Design, develop and execute programs for children and their parents or caregivers with appropriate content and at customer-friendly times.
- Provide front-line library service to all customers; maintain appropriate decorum and atmosphere in the department’s public spaces.
Secondary Duties
- Assists in all duties and projects related to the functions and responsibilities of the department. These niche duties are assigned according to changing departmental needs and individual staff strengths/talents.
- Attends regular continuing education seminars; attends and participates in District related committees and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Master of Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited school, or the equivalent in experience.
- Skilled in providing assistance, recommendations and guidance in the use of library services and materials for children.
- Able to forge strong positive bonds with primary service clientele, with visible and evident energy and enthusiasm for serving that clientele.
- Strong knowledge of public library professional philosophies of service to children, collection development approaches, and standard public library collection materials, publishers and vendors.
- Strong creative abilities and skills in planning and executing literature-based programs for children of all ages.
- High degree of cultural literacy and current events with demonstrated engagement in and awareness of activities both in the community and the larger world.
- Continuous demonstrated ability with Internet and other electronic information resources and technologies; technological literacy at a level determined by both the organization and overall community use.
- Strong ability to self-direct with excellent collaborative teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional oral and written communications skills; fluent in English
- Personable, with excellent professional image, superior planning, organizational and multi-tasking skills, and strong presentation/teaching skills.
- Valid driver’s license
Required Talents & Leadership Competencies
Talents: Service, ethics, responsibility, creativity, empathy, persuasion
Leadership Competencies: Continuous learning, flexibility, team building, customer service, interpersonal skills, oral and written communications
Physical Demands
- Frequent walking, standing (upwards of two hours at a time) and sitting.
- Position involves lifting and carrying at least thirty (30) pounds and the ability to push at least one hundred (100) pounds on wheels.
- Extensive bending, stooping, pulling, reaching, handling and feeling.
- Manual dexterity; ability to operate computer keyboard and mouse.
- Good vision; correctible to 20/20 and in color.
- Clear speaking voice and good hearing.
General Requirements for All Library Employees
- Ability to project workplace image of specific job title.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.
- Ability to comprehend and follow library policies and procedures.
- Ability to develop an awareness of library-wide operations.
- Ability to exercise good judgment at all times.
- Ability to meet physical requirements of specific job title.
- Participates in monthly staff, department and management team meetings.
Compensation: Starting salary dependent upon experience and qualifications with health and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer ;( EEO)
Send Resume, letter of intent and three professional references to:
Free Library of Springfield Township
1600 Paper Mill Road
Wyndmoor, PA 19038
215-836-5300
Accepting resumes until April 15, 2008. Position start date: June 2, 2008
