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The Kenosha Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative, community-oriented Early Literacy Librarian. Under the general direction of the Head of Youth and Family Services in conjunction with the Outreach Coordinator, this team member will provide quality early literacy programming, reader's advisory, and reference services to children and families, as well as educators and others who work with youth. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience as a professional librarian, experience in a public library setting working with children and early literacy, and Spanish language fluency. This position will be posted until filled.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Job Functions
Maintain contacts in area schools, including after-school programs and daycares
Communicate with area daycare and school staff about library services and programs
Develop and implement a menu of outreach offerings, library tour programs for youth and educator/caregiver audiences, sample programs that can be presented from the menu, and custom programs for groups or organizations as requested
Work in conjunction with Youth Programming Librarian to incorporate successful programming into outreach offerings
Coordinate/schedule class and youth group visits to the library and outreach programs; maintain outreach and school visit spreadsheet for statistical purposes
Develop and implement professional development programs for early childhood educators, school staff, and caregivers
Represent the Library at community events, resource fairs, and open houses
Represent the library on community committees
Foster a collaborative relationship with community groups, organizations, educational institutions, agencies and businesses in the city and Kenosha County, by providing information about the Library and its services
Participate in conducting summer library programs
Develop programs for youth in the Simmons and Uptown neighborhoods and at those libraries
Explore grant opportunities relating to young children and families
Drive outreach vehicles
Assist with Bookmobile display & merchandising of youth materials
Fill assignment alert requests for the Bookmobile and other
locations as needed.
Work in conjunction with Circulation Services regarding library card
registration for classes and outreach events
Issue library cards and complete other circulation functions as needed
Work regular shifts at the youth service desks
Serve as Person in Charge when required
Maintain knowledge of current trends and participate in appropriate conferences, workshops, and seminars to develop professional and leadership skills.
Be knowledgeable of KPL planning and policy developments.
Other tasks and projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
Master's degree in Library and Information Science
2 years professional library experience (public library experience preferred)
Ability to communicate effectively with library staff and the public
Ability to gather statistics, analyze information and write reports
Good interpersonal skills and ability to maintain cooperative and courteous working relationships with the public, peers, and supervisors.
Ability to creatively and effectively make independent decisions without supervision
Mathematical ability: calculate basic arithmetic problems (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) without the aid of a calculator
Reading ability: effectively read and understand information. Working knowledge of English grammar and spelling
Time management: set priorities in order to meet assignment deadlines
Possession of a valid driver's license and a good driving record
A personal vehicle for use on the job
Spanish language skills preferred
Physical and Working Conditions:
Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less
Keyboarding, writing, sorting, shelving books
Lifting and carrying 30 pounds or less
Ability to travel to meetings and programs outside the library, including overnight travel
Pushing and pulling: objects weighing 60-100 pounds on wheels
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, bending, twisting and reaching.
Talking and hearing
Ability to use the following: audiovisual equipment, building security systems, calculator, computer, tablet, copy machine, fax machine, telephone
Ability to work outside in all weather
Essential Library Core Competencies:
Core Technology – Performs basic functions of e-mail applications; Performs basic calendar operations and task management; Understands, uses and helps others use basic computer hardware and peripherals, mobile devices, and the Internet; Demonstrates information literacy; Understands common security protocols related to Internet use; Understands and performs basic functions and tasks of common software programs; Performs basic word processing operations and basic printing operations from common applications; Maintains awareness of commonly used technologies and applies technology effectively for ongoing learning and collaboration.
Core Personal/Interpersonal Competencies – Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals; Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors; Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction; Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users; Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library service; Aligns efforts with the vision and direction of the organization; Demonstrates leadership qualities and behavior; Anticipates and adapts to change and challenges effectively.
Cultural Competence – Sees the value of cultural, ethnic, gender, and other individual differences in people; Values different points of view and checks views against the views of others; Supports fair treatment and equal opportunity for all; Listens to and objectively considers the ideas/input of others and respects the talents and contributions of all individuals; Strives to eliminate barriers to diversity; ensures that new barriers to diversity are not built.
Accountability – Accepts personal responsibility for and meets established standards for the quality, quantity, resource management, and timeliness of work. Maintains a positive attitude, regular attendance, punctuality, and demonstrates integrity and honesty. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
Civility – Demonstrates respect for others, open-mindedness, generosity of spirit, and a concern for the common good.
Communication – Communicates in a clear and concise way both verbally and in writing. Demonstrates the ability to convey ideas, thoughts, issues, and information.
Learning and Innovation – Manages the development of one's own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge that contribute to increased effectiveness, proficiency, and service; demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Teamwork – Values and cooperates with all team members. Promotes a friendly climate, good morale and cooperative team relationships.
Essential Librarian Core Competencies
Foundations of the Profession
Knows the ethics, values, and foundational principles of the library and information profession. Understands the role of library and information professionals in the promotion of democratic principle and intellectual freedom (including freedom of expression, thought, and conscience). Knows the history of libraries and librarianship. Knows the history of human communication and its impact on libraries. Distinguishes current types of library (school, public, academic, special, etc.) and closely related information agencies. Knows national and international social, public, information, economic, and cultural policies and trends of significance to the library and information profession. Understands the legal framework within which libraries and information agencies operate. That framework includes laws relating to copyright, privacy, freedom of expression, equal rights (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act), and intellectual property. Understands the importance of effective advocacy for libraries, librarians, other library workers, and library services. Knows the techniques used to analyze complex problems and create appropriate solutions. Displays effective communication techniques (verbal and written). Knows certification and/or licensure requirements of specialized areas of the profession.
Information Resources
Understands concepts and issues related to the lifecycle of recorded knowledge and information, from creation through various stages of use to disposition. Understands concepts, issues, and methods related to the acquisition and disposition of resources, including evaluation, selection, purchasing, processing, storing, and deselection. Understands concepts, issues, and methods related to the management of various collections. Understands concepts, issues, and methods related to the maintenance of collections, including preservation and conservation.
Organization of Recorded Knowledge and Information
Understands the principles involved in the organization and representation of recorded knowledge and information. The developmental, descriptive, and evaluative skills needed to organize recorded knowledge and information resources. Knows the systems of cataloging, metadata, indexing, and classification standards and methods used to organize recorded knowledge and information.
Technological Knowledge and Skills
Understands information, communication, assistive, and related technologies as they affect the resources, service delivery, and uses of libraries and other information agencies. Understands the application of information, communication, assistive, and related technology and tools consistent with professional ethics and prevailing service norms and applications. Knows the methods of assessing and evaluating the specifications, efficacy, and cost efficiency of technology-based products and services. Possesses the principles and techniques necessary to identify and analyze emerging technologies and innovations in order to recognize and implement relevant. technological improvements.
Reference and User Services
Understands the concepts, principles, and techniques of reference and user services that provide access to relevant and accurate recorded knowledge and information to individuals of all ages and groups. Knows techniques used to retrieve, evaluate, and synthesize information from diverse sources for use by individuals of all ages and groups. Knows the methods used to interact successfully with individuals of all ages and groups to provide consultation, mediation, and guidance in their use of recorded knowledge and information. Knows information literacy/information competence techniques and methods, numerical literacy, and statistical literacy. Understands the principles and methods of advocacy used to reach specific audiences to promote and explain concepts and services. Understands the principles of assessment and response to diversity in user needs, user communities, and user preferences. Understands the principles and methods used to assess the impact of current and emerging situations or circumstances on the design and implementation of appropriate services or resource development.
Research
Knows the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Knows the central research findings and research literature of the field. Understands the principles and methods used to assess the actual and potential value of new research.
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Understands the necessity of continuing professional development of practitioners in libraries and other information agencies. Understands the role of the library in the lifelong learning of patrons, including an understanding of lifelong learning in the provision of quality service and the use of lifelong learning in the promotion of library services. Knows learning theories, instructional methods, and achievement measures; and their application in libraries and other information agencies. Understands the principles related to the teaching and learning of concepts, processes and skills used in seeking, evaluating, and using recorded knowledge and information.
METHOD OF SELECTION:
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Appointment to the position will be in accordance with Kenosha Public Library policy. The Kenosha Public Library reserves the right to further evaluate only those applicants who best meet the needs of the Kenosha Public Library. New employees start at the beginning of the pay range.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES IN A SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
It is contrary to the policy of the Library Board to hire relatives in a supervisory relationship. Relative means any member of the immediate household, or anyone whose relationship by blood or marriage is as close or closer than first cousin, i.e. parent, child, brother, sister, spouse, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent, grandchild, first cousin, and step, and in-law relationships
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.kenosha.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open until filled
Job #201800854
EARLY LITERACY LIBRARIAN
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