Youth Services Librarian @ Roseburg Public Library, Oregon

Roseburg Public Library seeks a creative self-starter who will embrace the unique opportunity of developing a vibrant youth services department in the new library.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Selects and orders electronically or manually all children’s and young adult books and media material. Plans, develops, administers, and promotes children’s and young adult programs and activities, to include summer reading programs. Performs reference and reader’s advisory services for library patrons.

Conducts library tours and group orientation sessions for youth, including use of the online catalog system. Performs public relations activities for children’s and young adult programming and performs school and public liaison functions. Conducts online resources training for children and young adults. Serves library patrons at the circulation desk as assigned. Writes grants to support children’s and young adult activities. Contributes to library publicity by creating flyers, writing articles and press releases, and proofreading library materials. Supervises support staff as assigned and oversees the children’s and young adult areas. Analyzes books and media materials to maintain a current children’s and young adult collection. Other duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, reading materials, and developmental reading abilities, to effectively communicate orally and in written form and the ability to read and comprehend effectively. Knowledge of and ability to use computerized library catalogs and standard computer applications, the Internet and associated services, to interpret children’s and young adult reading trends and to obtain an understanding of the circulation desk operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or closely related field and three years of experience in children’s and/or young adult services library environment. A Master’s Degree in Library/Information Sciences, with course work in children’s literature preferred, may substitute for the work experience requirement. Bilingual preferred. A valid Oregon driver’s license is required.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Closes by 5:00 p.m. November 19, 2018

How To Apply: Complete an application form available via one of the following methods.

In-Person: City of Roseburg Human Resources

900 SE Douglas Avenue

Roseburg, OR 97470

Telephone Request: (541) 492-7010 (24-hour Jobline); (541) 492-6700 (Office)

Download from: www.cityofroseburg.org, click on Employment

Email: info@cityofroseburg.org

Submit completed application to Human Resources by the closing date listed in the job announcement in person, by mail, or email: info@cityofroseburg.org 

Applications submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. All required documents should be presented with the application. Resumes are accepted in addition to the City of Roseburg application form.