YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN
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The Arlington County Department of Libraries is committed to providing innovative, high-quality services to its diverse community by offering access to information, promoting the joy of reading and creating welcoming spaces for learning and discourse.
The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in system wide planning for youth services as well as for organizing, implementing, and evaluating a complete program of library services for young people from birth through high school at the branch level; assisting with the management of a branch Library; and creating partnerships with local agencies and community groups serving youth. Families served represent a culturally diverse population including a significant number of Spanish speaking individuals with limited English proficiency.
Specific duties include:
Providing reference and reader's advisory service to children and adults of diverse backgrounds, some of them with limited English skills;
Preparing, presenting and evaluating library programs for youth from birth through high school;
Developing partnerships with school and community groups and speaking about library services and materials;
Maintaining balanced collections for youth that meet the needs of the entire community and keeping current with materials published in multiple formats for youth;
Participating in meetings and activities of the branch and library teams serving youth; participating in the planning and development of programs with departmental specialists and other community providers of services for youth;
Acting as branch manager in the absence of the manager;
Assisting with branch administrative duties including monitoring the use of library materials and facilities.
Supervision is provided by the Branch Manager. System-wide participation in Youth Services is coordinated by the Youth Services Coordinator. Professional development is coordinated by the Branch Manager and the Youth Services Coordinator. Collection development assistance is provided by the Youth Services Collections Librarian.
Selection Criteria:
MINIMUM:Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university, plus two years of professional experience providing library services which included at least one year providing library services to youth.
SUBSTITUTION: A librarian's certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for the Certification of Librarians may substitute for the Master's Degree.
DESIRABLE: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
a) coursework or experience in early childhood and youth literature;
b) providing public library service using on-line database and internet resources;
c) providing story time and other programs for youth, from birth through age five, in a public library;
d) coordinating the work of others; and/or
e) ability to speak Spanish.
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