MADISON, CITY OF (WI) invites applications for the position of: Librarian 1 - Teen Services
SALARY: $1,982.83 /BiWeekly
COMP. GROUP/RANGE: 33/01
JOB TYPE: PERMANENT FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: Library
OPENING DATE: 11/03/16
CLOSING DATE: 11/27/16 11:59 PM
About The Job:
This Teen Librarian position will be based out of the Meadowridge Library and serve middle school and high school youth on the west side of Madison. This position will focus on collaborations with many community partners, such as west Madison schools, Neighborhood Centers, churches and community organizations, including The Road Home and MSCR, as well as working with neighborhood residents to identify community needs and develop engaging learning opportunities and programs to meet those needs.
The Teen Services Librarian will coordinate, collaborate and work closely with the Meadowridge Youth Services Librarian to provide assistance and programming for youth both inside and outside of the library building. This position is also part of the system-wide Youth Services team, consisting of other youth-serving Librarians, Library Assistants and Pages located at libraries throughout the city who meet regularly in order to develop programming, receive professional development and organize the library's effort to reach the city's youth.
About You:
You have a passion for working with middle school and high school youth in creative and engaging ways that promote literacy and learning. Equally, you have a passion for working with the community and developing relationships with people and organizations. You are flexible and can plan and carry out programs and services. You have a deep commitment to principles of racial equity, inclusion, and social justice. You have a complete understanding of library practices and principles. You can provide high-quality service to youth in a busy neighborhood library, and in the community. You are a good communicator, both in writing and in speech.
About The Madison Public Library:
The Madison Public Library is an award-winning library system, dedicated to celebrating ideas, promoting creativity, connecting people, and enriching lives. Working for Madison Public Library means working alongside a highly talented and truly outstanding group of people. And, we don't just excel in traditional library services: The Bubbler has received national attention for taking the makerspace concept into new and exciting directions; our youth services librarians are working with nurses to incorporate literacy into in-home prenatal care visits; and librarians lead four of the City of Madison's Neighborhood Resource Teams. Our spaces also shine, with a new community kitchen supporting youth nutrition and community meals at our Meadowridge Library, while the fully equipped Media Lab in our Central Library uses experts in the field to teach everything from audio engineering to video game design to Photoshop. Madison Public Library is bigger than our buildings, though – our focus is community engagement and empowerment – both within and outside the library walls. We are in the business of changing lives.
IMPORTANT: THERE ARE TWO SUPPLEMENTAL ESSAY TYPE QUESTIONS ON THE JOB POSTING. YOU MUST ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS AND ATTACH YOUR ANSWERS TO THOSE QUESTIONS IN THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT THE RESPONSES WILL NOT MOVE FORWARD IN THE PROCESS. Visit http://www.cityofmadison.com/hr/ to begin an application.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate programs and services that creatively merge the needs and interests of teens with public library assets.
• Provide a variety of informational and recreational services to meet the diverse needs and interests of teens.
• Identify trends and pop-culture interests of teens to inform collection and programming initiatives.
• Engage teens in planning and implementing services and programs for their age group, to include development of a structure for teens who wish to assist in a variety of roles as library volunteers.
• Instruct teens in basic information gathering, research skills and information literacy skills, including those necessary to evaluate and utilize electronic information resources.
• Maintain awareness and fluency regarding technology, new platforms, personal electronic devices, etc.
Meet informational and recreational needs of teens via development of collections.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of literature for and about teens in traditional and emerging formats.
• Develop a collection that consists of a broad range of materials, at varied interest and reading skill levels, encompassing appropriate formats that reflect current and emerging technologies.
• Serve as a knowledgeable resource for the school community as well as for parents and caregivers for teens.
• Organize physical and virtual collections to maximize ease of use, appeal and independent access for teens.
Develop relationships and partnerships with teens, youth-serving professionals and/or collaborative agencies and organizations.
• Advocate for teens in the library and in the community.
• Promote teen library services via visits to schools and community centers or other places where teens may gather.
• Conduct tours and orientation for teen library visitors.
• Market teen library services through a variety of means and media, and evaluate effectiveness.
Actively participate in professional development and serve as a resource, trainer and model for library staff.
• Evaluate and design methods and tools for evaluation.
• Assist in youth services and library wide initiatives and planning.
• Establish an environment in the library wherein all staff serve teens with courtesy and respect, and all staff are engaged and involved with teens.
Remain current with circulation functions in order to assist library customers in the library or for outreach purposes.
Perform related work as assigned.
For the complete list of duties and responsibilities, please reference the Librarian 1 classification specification on-line at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/madisonwi/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=829972&headerfooter=0
For more information about the Madison Public Library and its programs, please visit:
http://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree in Library or Information Science.
If an applicant does not possess the specific requirements outlined above, HR will review the application materials to determine if the applicant possesses the following equivalent experience:
Four years experience in applying the following:
• Library science theories, principles, practices, and terminology applicable to a public library.
Two years experience in applying the following:
• Principles and practices of library services for children and teens;
• Relevant technology and disparate electronic resources including social media, online databases and office productivity tools;
• Literature and curriculum relevant to teens and constantly evolving trends and pop culture interests of teens.
• Automated and manual library systems.
• Professional library reference and collection development strategies and resources.
• Computer software applicable to the duties of the position.
Familiarity with the following:
• Teen growth and development.
Ability to:
• Perform as a leader and as a collaborative team member.
• Apply research and professional reading to practice.
• Maintain a flexible approach to assignments and schedules.
• Design, implement and evaluate marketing for the teen audience;
• Prepare young people to remain lifelong learners; constructively engage teens to enable them to participate effectively and to develop their own skills and assets;
• Work effectively with diverse and/or underserved individuals and communities in traditional and non-traditional settings;
• Creatively plan, promote, carry out and evaluate programs;
• Participate in the promotion, development and organization of teen collections in relevant formats;
• Be an advocate for teens;
• Communicate effectively-- orally and in writing and to skillfully perform and present;
• Conduct studies and analyze data;
• Instruct teens and others in information gathering and synthesis;
• Exercise sound judgment and discretion in making choices on the spot, if needed.
For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, please see the class specification at this link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/madisonwi/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=829972&headerfooter=0
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Requirements:
Employees in this position must be able to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds (equivalent to a bucket of books) and must be capable of pushing wheeled carts of books and other materials weighing up to 200 pounds onto and off elevators and across carpeted areas. In addition, they must be able to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead, and repeatedly lift books weighing as much as three pounds.
* A 1% pay increase will be effective December 4, 2016.