[Publib] Job Opportunity

[Louanne Bertrand]

The St. Tammany Parish Library is still accepting applications for a full-time Teen/Reference Librarian at its Slidell Branch Library.  St. Tammany Parish is located on the northshore of Lake Pontchartrain, less than an hour from New Orleans. 

Position Title: Librarian I – Teen/Reference Services Librarian

Qualifications: M.L.S. degree from an A.L.A. accredited program. 

Description:

Full-time position requiring regularly scheduled evening and Saturday hours. 

Provide reference and reader’s advisory assistance (adult, teen, and children) using print and electronic media, (including Internet instruction), and database searching.

Assist in supervision of paraprofessional and support staff in reference, circulation, teen, or children’s departments.

Maintain records and prepare reports.

Participate in overall library collection development, planning and committees.

Plans and conducts programming for teens ages 12 to 17 at branch.

Works with other children's and teen services staff to develop programs and booklists.

Creates an environment in the teen’s area, which provides for enjoyable and convenient use of library resources.

Serves as specialist in teen literature and reference.

Provides outreach services to area schools, after school programs, camps and other community groups.

Serves as teen volunteer coordinator for his or her branch.

Serves as a supervisor in the absence of other designated personnel.

Serves as emergency manager in any part of the system if needed.

Trains library patrons in developing basic library skills.

Trains other professional librarians, paraprofessionals and support staff in library procedures.

Answers reference questions.

Performs all library branch activity.

Performs other duties and assignments as designated by Administration.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Must have knowledge of library materials including books, magazines, reference sources, audio/visual, online sources, and adult materials appropriate for youth.

Must also understand the literature needs of youth at all developmental stages.

Must have the ability to plan and conduct programs for teens, based on their developmental needs and interests and the goals of the library.

Must possess excellent communication skills including oral and written as well as ability to communicate with and identify the library needs of youth. 

Must have high level of computer skills in particular with the library's integrated automation system. 

Must be able to conduct him/herself in a courteous manner towards patron and staff.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to bend and shelve books.

Must have management skills.

Must be able to use independent judgment when possible to avoid bad customer relations.

Must have an excellent knowledge of library rules, regulations and practices.

Must be capable of working in many different library environments.

Must have a professional demeanor. 

 

The starting salary for the position of Librarian I is $35,984 and includes a generous benefit package consisting of 15-days annual leave, 13-days of sick leave and 14 holidays per year.

Please visit the Library's website www.sttammany.lib.la.us for application.

Louanne Bertrand
Human Resources Manager
St. Tammany Parish Library
310 W 21st Ave
Covington, LA 70433
985-871-1220
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