Youth Services Librarian

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Plans, organizes, and conducts Library services and

programs for children and young adults Provides reader\'s advisory and

reference services Works with professional staff to maintain the

Library\'s Youth Collections Analyze patrons\' requests to determine

needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that

information. Arrange for interlibrary loans of materials not available

in a particular library. Assemble and arrange display materials. Compile

lists of books, periodicals, articles, and audiovisual materials on

particular subjects. Confer with colleagues, faculty, and community

members and organizations to conduct informational programs, make

collection decisions, and determine library services to offer. Develop,

maintain, and troubleshoot information access aids, such as databases,

annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, software

programs, and online tutorials. Engage in professional development

activities, such as taking continuing education classes and attending or

participating in conferences, workshops, professional meetings, and

associations. Evaluate materials to determine outdated or unused items

to be discarded. Evaluate vendor products and performance, negotiate

contracts, and place orders. Explain use of library facilities,

resources, equipment, and services, and provide information about

library policies. Locate unusual or unique information in response to

specific requests. Organize collections of books, publications,

documents, audiovisual aids, and other reference materials for

convenient access. Perform public relations work for the library, such

as giving televised book reviews and community talks. Plan and deliver

client-centered programs and services such as special services for

corporate clients, storytelling for children, newsletters, or programs

for special groups. Represent library or institution on internal and

external committees. Respond to customer complaints, taking action as

necessary. Review and evaluate materials, using book reviews, catalogs,

faculty recommendations, and current holdings, to select and order

print, audiovisual, and electronic resources. Search standard reference

materials, including online sources and the Internet, to answer

patrons\' reference questions. Teach library patrons basic computer

skills, such as searching computerized databases. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Two years experience as a Youth Librarian

preferred \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply In Person: Submit

resume and City of Cudahy application to the library Mail a Rsum: Cudahy

Family Library Attn. Michelle Gibbs 3500 Library Drive Cudahy, WI 53110

E-Mail a Rsum: michelle.gibbs@mcfls.org Fax a Rsum: 414-744-2848 E-Mail

a Work Application: michelle.gibbs@mcfls.org Other: For full position

Description And City Employment Application (required), Please Visit

http://www.cudahyfamilylibrary.org