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City of Kodiak Library Specialist (Youth Services) in Kodiak, Alaska
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Library Specialist (Youth Services) in the Kodiak Public Library Department. The Department is looking for an experienced team player who has the desire to be part of a progressive community library working hard to serve the needs of our community.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for performing a variety of technical, para-professional, and some professional librarian services in accordance with assigned area that could include: developing, planning, administering, and leading educational activities within the youth services program and general community; providing assistance to patrons in locating educational, professional and recreational material; assisting with the development of operating policies and procedures for assigned Library section; evaluating and selecting materials for youth and cataloging materials; preparing bibliographies, booklists, and program guides; and providing work guidance and oversight to Library staff.
The Library Specialist must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
Examples Of Essential Duties
Plans, prioritizes, assigns, leads, reviews and participates in the work of the library as in integral team member, with the ability to work independently. Trains staff and volunteers on specialized work methods and procedures. Performs library circulation desk duties, including circulation materials and updating patron records. Assists patrons by providing solutions to informational requests and evaluating resources in order to match information needs with reference and/or advisory materials; processes interlibrary loan requests in order to meet the needs of patrons. Participates in collection maintenance activities, which includes: selects new materials for the Children's and Young Adult library collections, including books, DVDs, CDs, periodicals and digital resources; evaluates, removes, and replaces items following established guidelines; analyzes current collection and removes worn, outdated, and unused materials; sorts and organizes donated materials; and performing related activities. Creates, prepares and distributes promotional material to publicize library programs. Promotes library programs and services through the use of library website and social media. Facilitates and promotes programming related to educational programs sponsored by the library. Maintains the Children's and Young Adult library collections, ensuring they are diverse, current, relevant and meet the needs of the community. Plans, prepares, coordinates, and presents innovative child and family-oriented programs, including story time and other early literacy programs, STEM programs, summer reading events, crafts, visual and performing arts programs, and a variety of other programs that respond to community interests and needs. Partners with community organizations and maintains relationships that further community and library goals; collaborate with non-profits, businesses, and schools to develop, promote and facilitate innovative, engaging programs at the library. Plans, prepares, and coordinates the summer reading program. Promotes library patronage by using the media, including press releases, audio public service announcements; radio reports, social media, and print media. Maintains, compiles, and submits a variety of routine reports related to library activities. Reviews and recommends changes and/or modifications to the library's operating policies and procedures to the Director. Participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Must have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED). Bachelor's degree in liberal arts, education, public administration, or related field and two to t ree years of library or teaching experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Demonstrate basic proficiency in library technology and proficient in customer service skills and library procedures. Valid Alaska Driver's License or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Supplemental Information PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Functions of this position require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a library setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Regularly interacts with the general public including contacts of a complex or occasionally adversarial nature.
Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work performed in routine library environment with some out-of-office duties required. Non- traditional work hours are necessary.
This Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.