Librarian I - Youth Services

Cayce - West Columbia Branch Library 1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia SC 29169

Salary: $46,304.73 - $49,546.07
Youth Services
Plans coordinates and implements library programs and Collection Development for the Youth Services Department. Provides technology and reference assistance to patrons. Advocates all library services, technologies, and programs to the community. Establishes partnerships and builds relationships with educational institutions and businesses within the community. Serves on System Committees.

Plans, implements, and evaluates library programs for adults, children, and young adults. Plans and implements workshops, group training, and one-on-one training, for teachers, daycare providers, home school parents, civic groups, and the public at large. Analyzes current levels of in-house and outreach programming services and patron demand to determine need for new programming types or changes in amounts or frequency of programming. Stays up to date on trends in programming (STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics).

Evaluates and manages assigned collections. Reviews and selects materials for acquisition. Manages weeding and replacement of materials as needed. Collaborates with other librarians to determine how budget will be appropriated for materials in department. Evaluates donated materials for inclusion in collection. Serves the library system by sitting on or chairing collection-focused committees. Evaluates Professional book reviews, statistics, and reports related to collection management in the selection and deselection of materials. Organizes materials in assigned public services department for optimal use. Selects and evaluates web resources.

Provides reference services to patrons including researching and answering references questions in person, over the telephone, online, and in writing. Instructs library patrons in using various resources and equipment of the library, as well as library-owned, and patron-owned technology. Refers patrons to other sources and libraries. Interprets library policies and procedures to the public. Processes inter-library loan requests and maintains records and statistics. Provides reader's advisory services for adults and children. Creates or oversees the creation of bibliographies and maintains and updates reference files. Provides a pleasant environment in assigned areas of the library through implementation of creative displays and maintenance an orderly environment.

Promotes the library and its services and programs to the public; makes media and public appearances. Creates and evaluates marketing pieces such as brochures, signs, fliers, etc. to promote programs and services. Leads group tours of the library; establishes relationships and collaborates with civic groups, businesses, schools, and other community organizations; attends county and community meetings as appropriate.

Participates in System Collection Development and program Committees. Maintains records and statistical data including programming, patron references, and collection data. Prepares and processes reports based on that data and provides analysis and action points. Suggests policy and procedure changes to services.

Serves as Manager on Duty and assigns tasks to other staff members as needed; coaches and mentors subordinates and colleagues. Interviews, trains, and supervises volunteers and interns; assists in the training processes for other employees. Assists in establishing and implementing policies, procedures and goals for assigned branch and for own department. Coordinates ordering of necessary supplies and equipment. Serves the library on professional committees.

Requires public speaking. Requires evening and weekend work including Sundays. Serves as Manager on Duty as needed, Must be able to provide own transportation to outreach and community events.