Youth Services Manager (Librarian I)

Manages and supervises youth department of a community library. Serves as person-in-charge as needed. Serves on branch management team. Responds to the needs of library customers and resolves more complex customer issues. Performs all essential information and support duties. Performs other duties as may be assigned to further the goals and objectives of Fairfax County Public Library.

Note: This job announcement may be used to fill future full-time Youth Services Manager (Librarian I) vacancies.

Salary: The selected applicant's starting annual salary will be in the minimum to midpoint range ($62,482.37 - $83,310.03) and will not exceed the mid-point of the advertised compensation range (Compensation rules apply per Fairfax County personnel regulations for current Fairfax County Government and Fairfax County Public Schools employees).

Schedule: Scheduling flexibility is imperative. Standard hours may include day and/or evening hours to include weekdays and weekends as assigned. The schedule may vary depending on the needs of the library.

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(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Answers informational and reference questions from customers using print and electronic resources;
• Assists and instructs customers in the use of print and online materials and technology;
• Advises and assists customers in the selection of books, periodicals, media, and other materials;
• Plans and provides programs and outreach to customers of all ages;
• Maintains collection by weeding, marketing, and merchandising library materials;
• Troubleshoots library computers and reports unresolved problems through proper channels;
• Performs copy cataloging of library materials;
• Identifies materials to be considered for addition to the library collection;
• Remains current in resources, services and technologies in the information field;
• May supervise volunteers;
• May serve as person in charge.
• Manages all activities of youth services department in a community library;
• May supervise one or more Library Information Assistant positions;
• Serves on Branch Management Team and acts as person-in-charge as needed.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) 

• Knowledge of the principles, standards, and practices of library science;
• Knowledge of library reference sources and methods;
• Ability to create or curate professional resources;
• Ability to use professional knowledge to manage the library's collection;
• Ability to prioritize and manage a self-directed workload;
• Ability to provide information service to customers of all ages;
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment, and initiative;
• Knowledge of word processing and computer applications;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to answer reference questions and provide reading guidance;
• Knowledge of the Library's operating procedures;
• Ability to interpret Library policy for staff and the general public;
• Ability to promote interest in library services;
• Ability to plan and provide community-oriented library programs and outreach;
• Ability to adapt to workplace change;
• Ability to classify and catalog material.
• Ability to effectively train and supervise others;
• Ability to plan and provide youth-oriented library programs and outreach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree from an ALA (American Library Association) accredited library school; or ability to obtain a Master's degree from an accredited library school within three months of the job advertisement closing date.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a certificate issued by the Virginia State Board for Certification of Librarians required within three (3) months of appointment to the position.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and child protective services check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Assisting the public in a library setting, specifically assisting in locating reading materials and information.
• One or more years of professional library experience, to include demonstrated supervisory experience training, coaching, providing performance evaluations, planning, and scheduling workloads for full-time and/or part-time staff.
• Experience providing readers' advisory services to patrons requiring children's literature or materials.
• Experience planning, developing, and facilitating programs for children and young adults.
• Explaining library policies and procedures to patrons.
• Planning, publicizing, executing or evaluating library programs for children and young adults, including storytelling, book talking and summer reading programs.