Reports to: Head of Children’s Services
Starting Salary: $22.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
Position Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Jefferson Branch of the Library. Maintains branch resources, services and programs, under the direction of the Head of Children’s. Union position.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience in public service to children, teens, and/or adults. Must have familiarity with literature and techniques of library service and an understanding of the needs of the community for specific types of materials and services. Knowledge of a foreign language commonly used by city residents is a plus. Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written form, to work in a team environment, and to motivate others is essential. An ability to appreciate individual differences, needs, and styles and to work with a variety of people is essential.
Responsibilities: Supervises all branch operations and staff, maintains appropriate schedules and records and submits written reports as required and requested. Maintains collections. Trains staff in routine branch activities. Promotes staff development of new skills. Interacts with patrons, school principal, media specialists, and teachers. Promotes Library services to school and community. Provides reference and reader’s advisory service and makes referrals as requested to children and adults. Plans and implements programs for the community, in and out of the Library, within time, staffing, and funding constraints. Publicizes programs and services in coordination with other agencies. Participates in committees and performs other tasks in the interest of the Branch and the Library, as assigned. Ensures Branch supplies are maintained.
To Apply: Electronic application submission is preferred and may be found at http://nbpl.info. Apply by March 26, 2024.
