Description
All interested candidates must apply through the City of Celina Employee Portal located here.
Summary:
The Youth Services Librarian for the Celina Public Library demonstrates a strong understanding of modern library practices, embraces innovation, and ensures that youth services are delivered in alignment with the Library’s established goals, policies, and procedures. This position serves as the subject matter expert on services and programming for children and young adults, encompassing both in-person and virtual environments. The Youth Services Librarian also serves as a positive role model for library staff, fostering a collaborative, professional work environment and building strong, effective relationships within the team.
This position description intends to provide a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. This list is not meant to be exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. Incumbent's duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following.
Requirements
Essential Job Duties:
Demonstrates the ability to contribute as a positive, productive, and professional member of staff, with a strong commitment to advancing the library’s mission and strategic objectives as established by the Library Management Team.
Exhibits the capacity to work independently at a high level with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all Library and City policies, procedures, guidelines, and established standards.
Executes directives from the Library Management Team promptly, accurately, and effectively.
Maintains advanced knowledge of contemporary library practices and procedures, including selection best practices, classification methods, reference resources, publishing trends, and key authors and publishers.
Demonstrates substantial knowledge of child development principles.
Provides comprehensive reference, bibliographic, and readers’ advisory services to children, young adults, educators, parents, and adults with an interest in youth services through our service desks and other service points.
Proactively develops, coordinates, and delivers a diverse schedule of engaging programs for youth and parents that promote reading, literacy, and lifelong learning, aligned with the Library’s strategic goals and community needs. Programming includes early literacy storytimes, core library programs, after-school activities, and special events.
Oversees program presentations conducted by partners and volunteers, including managing vendor contracts and processing payments.
Plans and facilitates class visits, library tours, and specialized programs for preschool and school-age audiences in collaboration with the Celina Independent School District.
Evaluates and selects print, audio, and video materials for acquisition and replacement to maintain a relevant and high-quality collection.
Performs all assigned duties at circulation and reference desks, including opening and closing procedures, as scheduled.
Stays current with trends, technologies, and developments in the library profession through ongoing professional reading, continuing education, and active participation in professional organizations.
Attends workshops, conferences, and training sessions as appropriate.
Communicates effectively with the Library Director and Library Management Team regarding youth services operations and prepares regular narrative and statistical reports as requested.
Designs and implements attractive, informative displays that enhance the patron experience and promote library resources.
Actively identifies and implements strategies to promote youth services and increase community engagement.
Builds and maintains professional, collaborative relationships with staff, vendors, donors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Other Important Duties:
Represents the Library and City in a professional, courteous, and positive manner when interacting with the public.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of workflows, standards, and applicable laws governing the responsible use of taxpayer funds for library services.
Effectively manages assigned budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of expenditures.
Maintains flexibility to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
Serves as a representative of the Library at community and service organization functions, as assigned.
May design and deliver formal and informal training sessions and workshops for library staff and governing boards.
Travels as needed to attend meetings, conferences, and professional training opportunities.
Actively participates in professional organizations, committees, and continuing development initiatives.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance in accordance with assigned work schedules.
Acts as the person in charge on assigned weekends and evenings.
Performs additional related duties as assigned to support library operations and services.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of modern library principles, functions, methodologies, best practices, industry standards, and administrative operations.
Possesses advanced expertise in children’s and young adult literature, with the ability to develop curated reading lists, research guides, displays, and instructional materials as needed.
Exhibits proficiency in interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures.
Maintains strong technical proficiency in the use of computers and library-related equipment, systems, and software, including Microsoft Office 365, SirsiDynix Symphony Workflows, Hoopla, OverDrive, and related platforms.
Applies forward-thinking, strategic approaches to library services, programming, and performance improvement.
Demonstrates the ability to implement departmental procedures, goals, and objectives effectively.
Communicates clearly and professionally through both oral and written channels.
Effectively addresses and resolves patron concerns and complaints with professionalism and sound judgment.
Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) from a university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience within a public library setting.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in contemporary public library operations, with a strong emphasis on youth services.
Thorough knowledge of children’s and young adult resources across multiple formats, including print, electronic, audiovisual, and emerging media.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, criminal background investigation, and motor vehicle record (MVR) check is required.
Possession of a valid State of Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation to work is required.
Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in a public library environment with frequent interaction with staff and patrons.
Position requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks, including typing and data entry, and sufficient visual acuity to operate a computer and related equipment.
May involve occasional physical activities such as bending, reaching, kneeling, and retrieving or shelving library materials.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push a loaded materials cart weighing up to 75 pounds.
Equipment and Tools Utilized:
The equipment used routinely includes self-check kiosks, print-release stations, iPads, personal computers, copiers, calculators, fax machines, cash registers, other standard office equipment, book trucks, and departmental or personal vehicles.
Note: the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required of personnel so classified.
