Programming & Youth Services Librarian

Job Description:

Summary: Responsible for overseeing the designing, scheduling, and conducting of programming for all ages. Provides reference services for patrons, primarily, though not exclusively, at the Youth Services desk. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Plans programs for all ages, with the assistance of the Programming Assistant and other staff members, reaches out to performers, negotiates price, confirms date, and adds all programs to calendar each month. This may include planning crafts for programs for all ages.
2. Helps write PR for library programs if needed.
3. Works with website team to ensure Library website is up to date.
4. Works the reference desk: helps patrons place holds, creates library cards for patrons, helps patrons with computer/printing issues, and answers the phone and/or patrons questions.
5. Creates displays for all age levels throughout library, utilizing the help of the Programming Assistant and other staff members.
6. Helps create content for bi-monthly newsletter as well as the bi-monthly enewletters.
7. May run one of the library Book Clubs - reads selected book and prepares questions.
8. Creates the EPL summer reading program for all ages each year, with the help of the Programming Assistant and other staff, which includes establishing directions, trackers, prizes and events for all ages, and is also responsible reaching out for donations.
9. Performs outreach with schools, goes to conferences, and prepares book boxes for school(s).
10. Responsible for ensuring that reminder calls as made for programs.
11. Ensures that programs are properly staffed and conducted and that payment is provided for services rendered.
12. Keeps people, both staff and patrons, up to date on happenings in the library.
13. Assists in and reviews scheduling for the library, with a mind towards programming requirements and other special events.

Job Compensation

$24.04-$28.85/hr.

How To Apply

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Closing Date

Until Filled

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