Description

Librarian II – Youth Services

WORK LOCATION:  

Willie Mae Kirk Branch – 3101 Oak Springs Dr., 78702 (Austin, Texas)

SALARY RANGE: 

$57,970.00 to $70,720.00 annually 

HOURS: 

Full-time | 40 hours per week  | Exempt

Apply Here: Librarian II - COA Careers (external)

The Librarian II serves as the primary Youth Services Librarian in a culturally diverse neighborhood branch, providing services to children and teens ages 0–17, as well as their caregivers and other adult advocates. This position is responsible for developing and facilitating programs that support the developmental, educational, and enrichment needs of young children, schoolaged youth, and teens. Key responsibilities include delivering a full range of youth services that promote literacy and a love of reading by presenting Storytimes, book talks, and engaging programs and activities designed for young people.  Additional duties include performing circulation desk tasks, assisting customers, and responding to information requests. This role requires strong community engagement, including establishing and maintaining partnerships with schools and organizations that serve youth to support collaborative initiatives and outreach efforts.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position serves as team leader for clerical/circulation or technical staff in a branch or bookmobile of the Austin Public Library.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists staff and public with use of electronic information sources, software, internet, and research databases.
• Delivers excellent internal and external customer service.
• Provides assistance/instruction on use of library facilities and resources. Conducts meetings, training sessions, and public educational programs.
• Provides training to other staff members.
• Evaluates collections of library materials and assesses collection per APL Collection Management policies and procedures.
• Works or travels to several locations to deliver programming and provides instruction and classes in the use of technology, issues related to workforce and economic development, and literacy.
• Creates, implements, and measures impact of public programs.
• Schedules, coordinates, and promotes library programming. Generates reports and statistics on programming, funding, and collection.
• Delivers library services through outreach and provides direct reference services to customers via in-person, telephone, email, and chat.
• Performs a variety of circulation or collection-related duties. Follows APL Security guidelines and procedures.
• Compiles bibliographies and updates user guides as needed. Performs original and copy cataloging. Resolves cataloging problems and maintains online public catalog.
   

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of public library issues and trends.
• Knowledge of books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographic sources, reference materials, circulation software, and library automation systems.
• Knowledge of reference tools and procedures.
• Knowledge of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles and practices in libraries.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in reviewing material to insure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established formats and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to stay current on library profession and services by attending classes and seminars.
• Ability to perform professional cataloging, collection development, and reference work.
• Ability to use library automation and the internet.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
   

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stoop, bend, walk, and reach heights of six (6) feet.
Must be able to lift or pull book bags and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
Must be able to push a loaded book cart/truck up to three hundred (300) pounds.
Must have manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard.
May be required to work in close/cramped quarters.

For Bookmobile positions:

Must be able to drive the vehicle (i.e., use of hand and foot controls, etc.) for several hours a day.
Work may entail some exposure to outdoor temperature and weather conditions.
 

Preferred Qualifications

Strong knowledge of children’s and young adult literature.
Experience delivering engaging Storytime programs for children and their caregivers.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within the assigned work environment and with colleagues.
Experience creating and facilitating engaging programs and activities for youth ages 0–17.
Experience conducting outreach to schools and community organizations serving youth.
Ability to travel to multiple work locations during the workday.
Ability to communicate effectively in additional languages, as needed.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in maintaining and organizing youth collections.
 

Application Information: 

A detailed, complete COA employment application is REQUIRED. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position. 
Please be sure to provide a COMPLETE and detailed employment history, including all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. 
For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. 
Incomplete applications will not be considered.Note:A cover letter and/or resume willNOTbe used to substitute for an incomplete job application. 
Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed. 
 

Additional Information: 

All new employees are required to attend City of Austin and Austin Public Library training as scheduled and should arrange their outside schedules to accommodate such training. 
This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies (90-Day Provision) of the same job title that may become vacant. The additional vacancies may include a difference in work location, workweek hours, and schedule. Filling additional vacancies from this posting is based on the business needs of the department. 
 

If Selected as a Top Candidate: 

Verification of the minimum qualification (Librarian II - Graduation with a Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university, plus two (2) years of experience as a professional librarian) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institute. 

Veterans: 

Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD-214 

Language: 

Must have the ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.   

Driving Requirements: 

This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s Licenseor the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet theCity of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.  

Important Note to Applicants: 

The Austin Public Library reserves the right to close posted positions prior to the advertised close date, based on recruitment strategies and business needs. 
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time. This posting can close at any time after 7 days.