Head of Youth Services

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Head of Youth Services

Starting Rate : $29.53 per hour Pay Grade : 24

Location / Department : Xenia Community Library / Youth Services

Reports to : Xenia Head Librarian

Employment Status : Full Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Hours : Full time, 80 hours per pay period (schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Job Objective

To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To serve as the Head of Youth Services of a large-sized library in the system. To evaluate materials collection, plans and provides services and activities for youth and those who serve youth. To supervise and participate in all operations of the Youth Services Department’s tasks, programs and services

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates library activities for children, young adults, parents, and adults who work with children.
• Interviews, selects, and trains new employees; Supervisesand evaluates subordinates’ performance and counsels them on the solution of new or difficult problems. Conducts staff meetings to transmit information about policies and procedures; solves departmental problems and solicits staff input.
• Assists in developing the community’s library collection through : (1) analyzing and evaluating the collection’s strengths and weaknesses (2) selecting materials for removal from the collection (3) identifying community information needs and selects materials to meet them.
• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.
• Represents the Library and serves as an advocate for youth to community agencies and organizations. Acts as a liaison with schools and educators.
• Provides reference services and reader’s advisory service to the public and conducts necessary research in print and electronic sources.
• Instructs and aids adults, young adults, children and community groups in the use of the library and of reference tools; provides both one-to-one assistance and group presentations.
• Develops program and budget plan for community library or department for Director’s consideration; is responsible for facilitating the approved plan.
• Plans and / or prepares displays, bibliographies, and other informational materials.
• Attends meetings of Youth Council and participates in system-wide children’s services.
• In the absence of the head librarian, may perform supervisory tasks and / or act as person in charge as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences and workshops and through programs of continuing education, professional reading, and participation in professional groups.
• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Qualifications

Environmental Conditions

Benefits

Full-time Benefits :