YOUmedia Coordinator - Hartford Public Library

YOUmedia Coordinator - Hartford Public Library. Summary: The YOUmedia Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of YOUmedia services and programs; a digital learning center for teens. This position will be primarily responsible for connecting teens to digital media, technology and library resources and also serves as a mentor to teens/young adult participants and staff. This position ensures staff provide the highest level of service to all customers.
     About Hartford: Hartford the capital of Connecticut is home to the nation’s oldest public art museum and oldest Public Park. The City is proud of its innovative iQuilt project, a culture-based urban design plan for Downtown Hartford—a compact historic district with more than 45 cultural assets and destinations (including the Library) accessible through a pedestrian network. Its centerpiece is the GreenWalk, a one mile chain of parks and plazas connecting the Capitol to the Connecticut River waterfront. The City’s goals include a more walkable, sustainable, and welcoming downtown, an improved cultural network, and a stronger economy and workforce. Hartford is a city of 17 diverse neighborhoods—each one possessing its own history, diverse cultures and distinct architectural charm, which makes Hartford a premier destination to live, work, play and raise a family.
     Responsibilities:

• Create, coordinate, and evaluate library-based and outreach programs for teens and young adult patrons that are aligned with their personal, professional, or academic interests and needs and the Library’s mission. Lead and assist mentors in delivering a curriculum and diverse set of program offerings for teens and young adults that fulfill YOUmedia technology themes and the Connected Learning framework. Coordinate school partnerships and pilot programs to advance the YOUmedia model. Periodically visit area high schools to promote services and programs. Assist in implementation of system-wide strategic initiatives including special partnerships, programs, and grant-funded opportunities.
• Recommend, maintain, and evaluate a technology-focused collection for teens in print and non-print materials including books, periodicals, digital materials, tools, equipment, software, games, and consumable supplies. Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools; support staff skill acquisition related to newly adopted technology, procedures, and practices. Support an ongoing curriculum and software development process including content review, testing functionality, need-alignment, and a variety of feedback processes. Evaluate existing space design and recommend modifications in layout to encourage customizable, varied learning experiences for youth.
• Participate in interviewing and selecting YOUmedia Mentor job applicants. Facilitate the orientation, training, and evaluation of staff mentors. Assign work and conduct staff meetings. Maintain records and prepare statistical reports as requested monthly, quarterly, and annually. Assist with supervision of YOUmedia mentors.
• Assist with providing reference services and readers advisory for bibliographic and technical inquiries to diverse teen populations. This includes offering book discussions, creating book displays, running research workshops, checking items in and out, creating library cards, and processing materials. Sustain a robust social media presence to further share information, resources, opportunities, youth work, and interest-oriented content. Recognize social media as an extension of library public service and us it as a tool for communicating, building relationships, sourcing information, and enhancing existing library services.

     Required: Bachelor’s Degree required. A minimum of one year of supervisory experience. Two to four years of previous digital learning design and instruction experience. Must be proficient in at least one form of digital media production and interested in learning new tools. Solid knowledge of trends in print and digital library resources for teen patrons. Experience using social media technology (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.) and a solid working knowledge of interactive programs for services for teens (i.e. digital photography, music production, podcasting, etc.). Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and Google Suite. Must have the ability to work with a diverse population and effectively provide excellent customer service to a large number of customers simultaneously. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Solid written and verbal communication skills required. Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritization skills required. Strong networking, facilitation and outreach skills.
     Preferred: Master’s in Library Science preferred. Previous Library experience highly desirable. Second language skills preferred. Experience with coordinating volunteer and/or contract workers.
     Apply: To start the application process, log onto the Hartford Public Library website for the link to apply online. Interested candidates must complete an on-line application, attach a cover letter, and resume.