Overview
Children's Coordinator - Rome/Floyd County Library
- Plans, organizes, and delivers educational and developmental programs and services to youth and teens.
- In coordination with the Branch Manager, performs duties related to library operations, outreach programs and special activities.
- Promote literacy and learning within the realm of Children’s Services, including with families, caregivers, teachers, and organizations.
- Work with school media specialists and supportive groups to develop and expand Children’s Services.
- Develop and implement new ways of engaging the community and non-library users.
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
* Help establish and maintain a high standard of children' s services throughout Floyd County.
* Coordinates with the Collection Services Manager and Branch Manager in the selection, ordering, and weeding of the Children’s and Young Adult Libraries.
* Responsible for order and appearance of collection.
* Develop and conduct a variety of library programs for children and teenagers.
* Assist and instruct children and adults in the use of library service resources.
* Conduct library tours for children and visit area schools.
* In coordination with the SHRLS Outreach Department, promote and publicize the services, programs and resources of the Children’s Department with preparing flyers and brochures for services and programs.
* In coordination with the Branch Manager, supervise duties of staff and volunteers while working in the Children’s Department.
* Keep informed of trends in children’s literature and library services affecting children and youth.
* Attend professional workshops and conferences sponsored by GPLS.
* In coordination with the Branch Manager, order supplies as needed.
* Communicate with Branch Manager regarding the operations in the Children’s and Young Adult Department and prepare reports as needed.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Considerable knowledge of children’s and young adult library services, programs and literature.
* Working knowledge of library principles and practices.
* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work routines.
* Knowledge of the PINES system.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of collection in the children’s and young adult department.
* Ability to select items for collections.
* Supervisory skills.
* Ability to work with children, both individually and in groups and skills in dealing effectively with parents and adults.
* Due to the diverse nature of our community, bilingual abilities are preferred but not required.
Physical Demands
* Intermittent standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending or crouching.
* Occasionally lifting of light to heavy objects.
* Baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to occupational field.
* 1-2 two years experience of working in a public library.
Salary Range
$35,500 - $37,000 depending on experience
Contact Information
Amy Summerlin - asummerlin@shrls.org
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