[Michlib-l] Employment Opportunity: Youth Service Manager (FT); Bellevue, OH

[Janelle Thomas]

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.*

Due to retirement, Bellevue Public Library is hiring a Youth Services
Manager.



Bellevue Public Library seeks a full-time (40 hours/week) Youth Services
Manager.  This position reports to the Library Director.

*Position:   *Youth Services Manager

*Hours:   *Full-Time, 40 hours per week.  Daytime, evening, and weekend
hours required.

*Rate of Pay:  *Pay range for this position begins at $25.00 for applicants
with an MLIS or position related master’s degree and $23.00 for applicants
with a bachelor’s degree.  Generous benefits, including medical and paid
time off, are included.  Professional growth, including mentoring and
participation in regional  professional activities, are encouraged

*Reports to:   *Library Director

*Position Description:  *The Youth Services Manager oversees all aspects of
library services to youth including material selection, collection
development, programming, and training and supervision of Youth Services
staff.  This position works with the Youth Services staff to develop and
present Youth programming.  This position serves as part of the management
team.

*Personal and Professional Attributes:*  This manager should have, and
openly display, a passion for public libraries and customer service.
Curiosity and the desire to consistently deliver library services that are
both reflective of community needs and innovative are key in this position,
as is the ability to build effective relationships within the organization,
with patrons, and in the community.

As a key member of the Library’s management team, the Youth Services
Manager will contribute to the planning and implementation of policies and
procedures that enhance the Library’s wide-ranging public service
initiatives

We are seeking a candidate with leadership and supervisory experience to
join our BPL management team, who has the following:

·         Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and issues simultaneously and to
appropriately react to changing demands, priorities and situations.

·         Ability to use initiative and independent judgment.

·         Ability to effectively speak publicly and make presentations
before special interest groups.

·         Practice sound conflict management, negotiation, and
problem-solving skills.

·         Ability to apply effective training and documentation techniques.

·         Strong interpersonal skills.  Friendly, outgoing, and able to
build relationships at all levels.

·         Is passionate about working in a team-based and customer-focused
environment.

*Detailed job responsibilities Include but are not limited to:*

·         Coordinate and manage Youth Services department functions.

·         Advise the Director on matters related to department and
library-wide operations.

·         Provide superior reference assistance and readers’ advisory
services including information on library services; assist and instruct
patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.

·         Analyze diverse and changing community interests and popular
culture trends and ensures proactively that collections and programming
which is relevant, current, and easily accessible to the community.

·         Maintain a pleasant and inviting environment in the Youth
Services department.  Interpret library policies and procedures for the
public, as well as resolve patron and personnel issues within established
guidelines.

·         Coordinate selection, development, weeding, and continuous
maintenance of Youth Services collections in multiple formats.  Strive for
collections that are both useful and entertaining.

·         Explore new collection development practices, tools and/or vendor
services that will improve or streamline processes.

·         Manage Library Materials Budget, providing regular updates to
Director on fund balances and projected spending.

·         Plan, present, and assist staff in planning and implementing
programming activities.

·         Coordinate outreach programming and promotion of library services
to individuals and agencies serving adults.

·         Recommend and implement approved goals and objectives for the
Youth Services department.

·         Conduct effective evaluations designed to strengthen skills and
improve productivity of supervised staff.

·         Together with Support Services Manager and Adult Services
Manager, collaborate and assume necessary administrative responsibilities
in the absence of the Library Director.

·         In conjunction with other managers and department staff, work on
department related publicity releases and announcements for media, library
newsletters, or other publications.

·         Attend and participate in meetings related to job
responsibilities.

·         Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and
weekends.

*Required Education and Experience:*

·         MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited library school or will have
this degree within 2 years.

·         Working knowledge of library resources.

·         Minimum of one year's experience in a professional librarian
position or in a related field.

·         Supervisory aptitude and experience.

·         Knowledge of child development, youth literature, and youth
programming trends.

·         Experience working with children, young adults, parents,
teachers, and other adults who provide care for children.

·         Ability to deliver a high level of public service to Library
customers.

·         Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

·         A valid driver’s license.



Cover letter and resume with 3 references can be e-mailed to:

*patty.marsh at bellevue.lib.oh.us <patty.marsh at bellevue.lib.oh.us>*



or mailed to:

Patty Marsh, Bellevue Public Library

224 East Main St.

Bellevue, Oh 44811



Review of resumes will begin July 24.  Resumes will be accepted until the
position is filled.





*Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest
Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 |
jthomas at norweld.org


*This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and
thus may be publicly available to anyone who requests it.*
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