Director of Youth Services
Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District, Rock Island, Illinois, United States, 61202
Overview
Description
This is professional, supervisory, and administrative work in planning, organizing, and conducting of the operation of the Youth Services Department at the Library. Work involves responsibility for the provision of library services to children, youth and their families at all Rock Island library locations. Responsibilities include staff supervision, collection development, programming partnerships, development of youth policies and procedures, and budgeting. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Library Director within the framework of general policies and guidelines with periodic supervision, and is reviewed through observation and conferences as well as review of reports submitted.
Responsibilities
General Administrative Functions
Experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing for appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance by training, evaluating, scheduling, and directing the activities of employees within the Youth Services Department;
Provides input and advice on library policies and procedures to the Library Director, particularly in the area of Youth Services;
Provides scheduled reports of activities within the Youth Services Department;
Periodically serves as the supervisor in charge;
Develops, recommends, and monitors the budget for the Youth Services Department, including grants and restricted donations;
Performs special projects as assigned by the Library Director;
Other duties as assigned.
Collection Development Functions
Coordinates collection development for the Youth Services Department, including; selection, weeding of all children’s and teen materials at all library locations; and monitoring budgeted amounts.
Selecting and evaluating the needs of memorial accounts; contacting donors with accurate lists of purchases.
Programming Functions
Coordinates development, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting of programming, annual reading programs, and special event programs for the youth services department.
Partnerships & Outreach Functions
Promotes reading and multiple literacies through service and community involvement with community groups, educators, and volunteer or non-profit agencies.
Keeps a list of all active partnerships, with contact information.
Occasionally works on the mobile “Library2Go” to meet with parents, students, and teachers.
Public Service Desk Functions
Provides customer service at any service desk when necessary.
Works periodically at the youth services desk, assisting with information requests, reader’s advisory, technology assistance, and general patron questions.
Qualifications Typical qualifications include:
Requires the knowledge and mental development equivalent to that which would typically be acquired through the completion of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; 3 years professional librarian experience; at least 1 year of successful supervisory experience; or any combination of training and experiences which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Professional experience working in public libraries, preferably as a Children's or Young Adult Librarian.
Professional experience creating, implementing, and evaluating library programs.
Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures associated with the provision of youth services to the public, using both electronic and paper-based resources.
Ability to work closely with educators and community groups to provide youth programs and services that address community needs.
Knowledge of state library laws relevant to youth services.
Ability to hire, train and mentor staff in the operation of youth services, with experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance.
Ability to speak comfortably and represent the library in public presentations to community groups, classrooms, children’s/youth groups and Library Board of trustees as needed.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide high quality, customer-focused service to patrons from varying backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the library's services and facilities.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Proficient in general computer programs and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently as well as work effectively as a member of a larger team within the library, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and the general public.
Professional experience with all aspects of collection development, including weeding, determining print and database budgets, evaluating collections, and assigning professional staff to specific selection areas.
Ability to oversee the quality of collection development tasks performed by librarians.
Ability to stay updated on current leadership and management philosophies, current trends and practices in librarianship and budgeting.
Thorough knowledge of youth literature and services as well as youth collection development.
Ability to coordinate and follow-through with programs and services to serve youth in the community and encourage use of the library by youth and their families.
Excellent problem-solving skills in assisting patrons in the search for information and in solving problems.
Requirements for all employees
Being a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
Able to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
Able to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
Exercises good judgment and detail-oriented.
Proficient in general computer programs and troubleshooting; familiarity with apps, social media tools, library technology, and other general office equipment.
Able to follow all library policies and procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility into everyday work.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and excel within our work culture.
Excellent customer service skills and enjoyment in providing high quality, customer-focused service to patrons from varying backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the library’s services and facilities.
Manager requirements & skills
Represents the library at local and regional system meetings and keeps abreast of developments within the field and region that may benefit the local community.
Active participation with local, state, and national professional organizations and boards.
Maintaining positive working relationships in a union environment.
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as receive and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing for timely and appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance.
Able to set short and long-term goals for the department that complement the library’s strategic plan.
Supplemental Information Selected candidates must meet a residency requirement, which includes living in the state of Illinois or Iowa and maintaining a sixty (60) minute response time.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in an office and service-floor environments at the Downtown Library and its branches. Occasional work is required in extreme weather at offsite events or on the mobile Library2Go.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and walk, and is occasionally subjected to prolonged sitting, standing, and visual concentration. The employee is also required to be able to reach above the head and do overhead lifting of books and other materials. In addition, the employee is frequently called upon to be able to lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and to regularly push and/or pull heavily loaded rolling carts. The employee is required to use hands to handle, finger and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee periodically encounters verbally hostile and abusive patrons, as well as other undesirable behaviors.
Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to read various sizes of print.
Hours Library department directors work when needed, which can occasionally require nights and weekends. This is an exempt, 40+ hour per week position.
Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island County
$64,681.51 - $100,340.43; salaries typically begin at the lower end of the scale
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This is professional, supervisory, and administrative work in planning, organizing, and conducting of the operation of the Youth Services Department at the Library. Work involves responsibility for the provision of library services to children, youth and their families at all Rock Island library locations. Responsibilities include staff supervision, collection development, programming partnerships, development of youth policies and procedures, and budgeting. Work is performed under the administrative direction of the Library Director within the framework of general policies and guidelines with periodic supervision, and is reviewed through observation and conferences as well as review of reports submitted.
Responsibilities
General Administrative Functions
Experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing for appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance by training, evaluating, scheduling, and directing the activities of employees within the Youth Services Department;
Provides input and advice on library policies and procedures to the Library Director, particularly in the area of Youth Services;
Provides scheduled reports of activities within the Youth Services Department;
Periodically serves as the supervisor in charge;
Develops, recommends, and monitors the budget for the Youth Services Department, including grants and restricted donations;
Performs special projects as assigned by the Library Director;
Other duties as assigned.
Collection Development Functions
Coordinates collection development for the Youth Services Department, including; selection, weeding of all children’s and teen materials at all library locations; and monitoring budgeted amounts.
Selecting and evaluating the needs of memorial accounts; contacting donors with accurate lists of purchases.
Programming Functions
Coordinates development, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting of programming, annual reading programs, and special event programs for the youth services department.
Partnerships & Outreach Functions
Promotes reading and multiple literacies through service and community involvement with community groups, educators, and volunteer or non-profit agencies.
Keeps a list of all active partnerships, with contact information.
Occasionally works on the mobile “Library2Go” to meet with parents, students, and teachers.
Public Service Desk Functions
Provides customer service at any service desk when necessary.
Works periodically at the youth services desk, assisting with information requests, reader’s advisory, technology assistance, and general patron questions.
Qualifications Typical qualifications include:
Requires the knowledge and mental development equivalent to that which would typically be acquired through the completion of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution; 3 years professional librarian experience; at least 1 year of successful supervisory experience; or any combination of training and experiences which provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Professional experience working in public libraries, preferably as a Children's or Young Adult Librarian.
Professional experience creating, implementing, and evaluating library programs.
Thorough knowledge of the methods and procedures associated with the provision of youth services to the public, using both electronic and paper-based resources.
Ability to work closely with educators and community groups to provide youth programs and services that address community needs.
Knowledge of state library laws relevant to youth services.
Ability to hire, train and mentor staff in the operation of youth services, with experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance.
Ability to speak comfortably and represent the library in public presentations to community groups, classrooms, children’s/youth groups and Library Board of trustees as needed.
Excellent customer service skills and the ability to provide high quality, customer-focused service to patrons from varying backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the library's services and facilities.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Proficient in general computer programs and troubleshooting.
Ability to work independently as well as work effectively as a member of a larger team within the library, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, employees and the general public.
Professional experience with all aspects of collection development, including weeding, determining print and database budgets, evaluating collections, and assigning professional staff to specific selection areas.
Ability to oversee the quality of collection development tasks performed by librarians.
Ability to stay updated on current leadership and management philosophies, current trends and practices in librarianship and budgeting.
Thorough knowledge of youth literature and services as well as youth collection development.
Ability to coordinate and follow-through with programs and services to serve youth in the community and encourage use of the library by youth and their families.
Excellent problem-solving skills in assisting patrons in the search for information and in solving problems.
Requirements for all employees
Being a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others.
Able to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations.
Able to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions.
Exercises good judgment and detail-oriented.
Proficient in general computer programs and troubleshooting; familiarity with apps, social media tools, library technology, and other general office equipment.
Able to follow all library policies and procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility into everyday work.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and excel within our work culture.
Excellent customer service skills and enjoyment in providing high quality, customer-focused service to patrons from varying backgrounds and levels of familiarity with the library’s services and facilities.
Manager requirements & skills
Represents the library at local and regional system meetings and keeps abreast of developments within the field and region that may benefit the local community.
Active participation with local, state, and national professional organizations and boards.
Maintaining positive working relationships in a union environment.
Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as receive and comprehend oral and written instructions.
Experience in supervising staff in a fair and consistent manner, providing for timely and appropriate feedback while setting goals and objectives for performance.
Able to set short and long-term goals for the department that complement the library’s strategic plan.
Supplemental Information Selected candidates must meet a residency requirement, which includes living in the state of Illinois or Iowa and maintaining a sixty (60) minute response time.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly in an office and service-floor environments at the Downtown Library and its branches. Occasional work is required in extreme weather at offsite events or on the mobile Library2Go.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, and walk, and is occasionally subjected to prolonged sitting, standing, and visual concentration. The employee is also required to be able to reach above the head and do overhead lifting of books and other materials. In addition, the employee is frequently called upon to be able to lift up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and to regularly push and/or pull heavily loaded rolling carts. The employee is required to use hands to handle, finger and feel objects, tools, and controls. The employee periodically encounters verbally hostile and abusive patrons, as well as other undesirable behaviors.
Specific vision abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to read various sizes of print.
Hours Library department directors work when needed, which can occasionally require nights and weekends. This is an exempt, 40+ hour per week position.
Rock Island Public Library, Rock Island County
$64,681.51 - $100,340.43; salaries typically begin at the lower end of the scale
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