POSITION: Youth Services Librarian Teen EmphasisLOCATION: Midtown Carnegie Branch 397 E Central Street Springfield, MOClassification: Full TimeTrack: Library ProfessionalFSLA Status: ExemptSALARY: $38,480.00 annuallyAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Until FilledThis is a full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work any hours the library branch is open. Midtown Carnegie is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to 6:00pm. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Librarys responsibility to the citizens of Greene County.This position requires an MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. To be considered for this position TRANSCRIPTS MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION. All candidates for employment must be at least 16 years old.Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employmentApplications may be found online at http://thelibrary.org/libjob/libjobs.cfm then follow the link provided for this Job PostingComplete application and submit transcript through our online application process. Direct questions through e-mail to humanresources@thelibrary.org or call 417-616-0589 Monday Friday 8:30am 5:00pm.Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEREssential FunctionsDevelops and implements developmentally appropriate youth and family programs and activities, such as story times for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, programs for school age youth, family events and toursAbility to relate to youth from birth to age 18 and their families and work with the general publicDevelops Library programs and services based on sound models of youth participation, allowing for social interaction, growth and learningEvaluates and documents programs and services to contribute to institutional and professional memory and adapts and improves future programs and servicesAssists patrons with readers advisory, information, and location of library materialsAssists and instructs patrons in the use of Library technology and reference materialsPerforms computer data and internet searchesProvides regular reference services to the general publicAssists Youth Services Manager with the promotion of youth services to local schools and community organizations through outreach, including periodic public speakingDevelops statistical methods and interprets department statistics to help guide programming, collection merchandising, and other servicesDevelops and conducts special projects and trainings under the direction of the Youth Services ManagerMay assist with material selection and collection developmentParticipates as a member of the Youth Services Committee and other system wide committees and work groups as assignedKeeps department sanitaryInterprets and implements the Librarys General Conduct Policy.Timeliness: The employee must be punctual and timely in arriving to work and completing tasks. The employee must also be capable of working all of the hours in their assigned shift.Ability to work with others and the general public: It is essential that individual who works in this position have the ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others.This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; employee may be required to perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Library.Skills/Job KnowledgeMust exhibit flexibility, initiative, creativity, energy, patience and tactAbility to perform essential job functions during times of high public usageExcellent communications skills, oral and writtenAbility to effectively listen to and respond appropriately to patron inquiriesWorking knowledge of developmental stages of youths birth throug
