Young Adult Librarian

Hourly, non-exempt position covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Portage County District Library (PCDL) and District 1199, SEIU. Average of 20 hours per week, includes some evenings and weekends.

About the role

To provide library services to patrons with a focus on Young Adult resources and programming.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate four-year degree and applicable experience
• Knowledge of young adult literature
• Skill in preparing and implementing youth programs
• Ability to maintain young adult area of the Library
• Knowledge of library policies and procedures; operation of automated library equipment; and computer operation and functions including data processing
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; plan, schedule and organize work; prepare meaningful, concise and accurate reports; communicate effectively in written and oral form
• Ability to develop good rapport with library patrons, supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to move library materials from one location to another

Physical capabilities

• Must be able to reach, stoop and stand on kick-stool

Responsibilities

Young Adult Services and Collection Management Duties

• Prepares and presents youth programs
• Maintains and decorates young adult section
• Reads shelves in young adult area
• Reads reviews, selects, and codes materials
• Administers the collection budget for area of responsibility
• Maintains knowledge of available materials and patron reading preferences
• Conducts inventory of materials, as required
• Remains current on technology trends and online resources

Reference Duties

• Assists patrons in locating library materials
• Responds to patron reference questions
• Instructs patrons in library computer use and monitors internet usage

Circulation Related Duties

• Checks Library Materials in/out to patrons on automated system
• Responds to patron questions about library materials and services such as interlibrary loans
• Answers telephones
• Directs patrons to appropriate area of the library
• Issues library cards
• Places patron holds on materials
• Instructs patrons on use of library computer
• Distributes Golden Buckeye applications and voter registration materials
• Collects patron fines

Miscellaneous and Special Assignments

• Represents the library to community groups, schools, and governmental units as assigned
• Shelves library materials and reads shelves as requested
• Maintains records
• Performs general maintenance of library materials
• Attends staff meetings, workshops, in-service training, and serves on committees, as requested
• Sets up tables and chairs for meetings
• Performs additional duties as assigned