Cobb County Government is hiring: Youth Services Librarian II - Mountain View Re

This position is located at the busy Mountain View Regional Library in Northeast Cobb County. The position is over the Youth Services Department and is responsible for implementing programs for children and families. The successful candidate must be experienced working with ages birth to teens and in a dynamic fast-paced environment. This position may be in charge in the absence of the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned employees, volunteers, or community service workers: processes concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines and completes employee performance appraisals.
2. Supervises the operations of a branch or an assigned collection: coordinates daily work activities; organizes and prioritizes workload; makes work assignments; provides training as needed; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work; and troubleshoots problem situations.
3. Develops and implements library programs and activities in assigned areas: designs programming to targeted readership; maintains records of program participation; assists in developing goals and objectives for area of specialty; recommends allocation of financial, staffing, equipment, space, and bibliographic resources necessary to meet goals and objectives; interprets goals, objectives, and policies to the public; and coordinates and oversees arrangement of physical facilities in assigned area; and manages the library in the absence of the branch manager.
4. Provides customer service to library patrons and the public: provides assistance and information related to library programs, services, materials, facilities, equipment, fees, procedures, or other issues; responds to questions and complaints related to library operations; researches problems and initiates problem resolution; greets visitors and directs to areas of library; assists patrons in requesting, selecting, and locating library materials; and researches book titles, book availability, patron records, or related information; supervises the receipt and preparation of materials for cataloging; verifies the accuracy of bibliographic records; links processed items to matching records in database.
5. Supervises the selection, retention, and general development of a library collection: oversees the selection of books, periodicals, and other materials for purchase; prepares and oversees the preparation of order lists for purchase of library materials; reviews donated materials and determines which items to add to collection; and removes outdated, worn, and little-used materials from library collections as needed.
6. Monitors usage of library computers: explains and enforces library rules for use of computers and Internet; performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems and library equipment; and coordinates service and repair activities, as needed.
7. Processes inter-library loan requests from patrons and other libraries: verifies and identifies requested materials; receives and processes borrowing requests and incoming material; and completes related documentation.
8. Provides outreach for the branch: visits schools to promote library services and programs; attends meetings of neighborhood organizations and various committees; promotes literacy programs; and initiates and coordinates tours.
9. Performs related administrative duties: monitors patron activities to ensure safety; monitors branch for needed maintenance or repairs; reviews meeting space applications; compiles statistics; and prepares and submits a variety of reports.
10. Monitors inventory levels of equipment and supplies: initiates requests for new or replacement materials; and recommends the purchase, lease or rental of equipment related to services in assigned area.
11. Performs all duties of subordinate library personnel as needed: provides circulation services to patrons; repairs or mends damaged books and materials; re-shelves and locates books and materials; restocks supplies; and performs general tasks related to operation and upkeep of the library.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Library Science & Information Science from an ALA Accredited University, supplemented by one year of librarian experience in library operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enjoy working with children and families
• Enjoy outreach and getting out into the community
• Experience as a supervisor

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Librarian certification. Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements:

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors:

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement: Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.