[Reforma_or] Fwd: UPDATED [Job posting] Children's Services Librarian

Mon Jun 6 13:49:21 PDT 2022

Hola/Hello!

Children’s librarian opening at the Hood River County Library District.

Please feel feee to reach out if you have any questions.

Yelitza

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From: Rachael Fox <rachael at hoodriverlibrary.org>
Date: Sun, Jun 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM
Subject: UPDATED [Job posting] Children's Services Librarian
To: HRCLD staff <staff at hoodriverlibrary.org>

Hello,

We are hiring a Children's Services Librarian. Please share this updated
job posting.

Thank you,

Rachael

*Rachael Fox (she/her) Library Director Hood River County Library District
541.387.7062 | www.hoodriverlibrary.org*

*Job Announcement *Children's Services Librarian
Closing Date: Open until filled. First review of applicants begins Tuesday,
June 21, 5pm.

*Job description*

The Children's Services Librarian will focus on information services,
collection maintenance, program and service creation and community
engagement making connections, developing relationships, and providing
services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures
and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone while
supporting community organizations and promoting the library.

The successful candidate will provide outreach to a diverse population to
support children and families and develop community partnerships to support
strategic priorities. The opportunity is for someone who enjoys and is able
to effectively provide children's services such as storytimes, programming,
system-wide team support and reference assistance, and who has excellent
technology and presentation skills to support outreach in schools and the
community.

The individual in this position must enjoy working with people of all ages,
especially children, have excellent customer service skills, and have the
ability to learn to use integrated library system software.

The position is 30 hours per week, including Saturdays and some evening
hours. The position reports to the Library Director.

*Job responsibilities include:*

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   Develop and present various library programs *with a focus on children
   services **- *educational, early literacy, community interest, or civic
   engagement. This includes storytime programs, special events, and
   activities for the annual Summer Reading Program for children.
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   Offers programs, both at library branches, library bookmobile and
   outside locations, to classes at local schools, and other organizations.
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   Publicizes programs through social media, website, flyers, and bulletin
   boards.
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   Gives tours of the library to school classes, including book talks and
   related activities.
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   Networks and works collaboratively with schools and other community
   organizations focusing on youth.
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   Develops strong partnerships within the community and state. Advocates
   for the District by being involved in community and professional
   organizations, attending meetings to communicate District programs, and
   developing good will.
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   Collaborates with the Youth Services Team: Children’s Services
   Assistant, Bilingual Outreach Librarian, and Teen Services Librarian.
   -

   Assists in designing and maintaining library website as it relates to
   services to children and families.
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   Seeks out and assists in writing grants to enhance library services.

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   Selects materials for children and parents in a variety of formats.
   Ensures all members of the community are served with a diverse collection.
   -

   Regularly weeds the children’s collections.
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   Serves patrons at the public service desks and Bookmobile by checking
   library materials in and out, routing items to the proper locations.
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   Answers questions on library organization, policies, and procedures.
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   Provide professional research assistance and readers’ advisory to
   patrons, either in-person, over the phone, or electronically.
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   Provide training to patrons in library skills including use of
   computers, the catalog, and electronic resources.

*Required qualifications*

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   Two years experience working directly with children, preferably in a
   public library.
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   Two years experience working in customer service, preferably in a public
   library.

*Desired Qualifications*

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   Bachelor's degree in a library or education related field. Master’s
   degree in library and information science from an American Library
   Association-accredited institution preferred.
   -

   Experience with organizations serving underserved populations.
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   Experience working at school or public libraries.
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   Any equivalent combination of education and experience satisfying the
   above.
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   *Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.*

*Compensation*
Opening salary ranges from $25.73 to $28.98/hour, depending upon
qualifications. The position also includes group medical insurance,
retirement, and vacation benefits.

*How to apply*
Please read the job description and job announcement carefully and submit
the following:

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   A completed Hood River County Library District Application for
   Employment;
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   Cover letter;
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   Current resume.

Application packets, together with the job description and job
announcement, are available from the following sources:

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   Online at https://hoodriverlibrary.org/employment/.
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   Hood River Library, 502 State St, Hood River, OR 97031.
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   By calling 541-387-7062 or emailing rachael at hooodriverlibrary.org.

Documents must be submitted in Open Document, PDF, or Microsoft Office
format. The position is open until filled. Please submit documents to
rachael at hooodriverlibrary.org.

The Hood River County Library District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

-- 
Yelitza (Yeli) Boots
*Bilingual Outreach Librarian - Bibliotecaria de Alcance*
Hood River County Library District
p: 541.387.7068 | www.hoodriverlibrary.org
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