Youth Services Librarian

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Assists in the development of a year-round programming schedule and participates in the execution of programs for youths ages 0-18.

Plans early literacy experiences both in the library and in the community to children birth to age 8 and their caregivers/teachers.

Develops and maintains collaborations with schools, community agencies, and local organizations serving youth.

Assists department manager in long range departmental planning and program development.

Adheres to a community-focused service model that fosters solid relationships with customers, community organizations, and co-workers through attention and a commitment to serve.

Recommends policies and procedures to the department manager on the operations of the Youth Services department.

Prepares reports and collects data on departmental operations for the department manager.

Assists in the acquisition of juvenile and young adult print materials to meet user demand and to provide informational resources.

Assists in the provision of programming and bibliographic data to the Marketing department for media releases and promotional materials.

Keeps current on technological advances, innovative services and procedures, and current resources through professional readings and educational opportunities.

Acts as Librarian-in-Charge as needed.