Librarian (Youth Services)

Dakota County
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Jan 06, 2025
General Description POSTING TYPE: Open Competitive DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS: Full-time PREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $62,963 - $78,704 FULL SALARY RANGE: $62,963 - $98,380 (Grade 107) LOCATION: Galaxie Library, Apple Valley UNION: AFSCME 693 CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025 What You'll Do The Galaxie Library is currently seeking an energetic, innovative full-time (40 hours per week) Youth Services Librarian with strong customer service skills to develop a broad range of programming for youth from birth through school-age. The person in this role will model and support positive caregiver/child interaction, and reach out to build relationships with families, schools, and youth-focused organizations in a diverse community. This work involves engaging the community to understand cultural values, trends and needs and how these influence library services to youth in the Apple Valley community. All Dakota County Librarians provide information services, reading suggestions, and research services to assist library customers of all ages in finding information. The Librarian will assist the public in the use of digital resources and provide technology instruction. Librarians engage with people inside the library and out in the community to promote library services and print/digital resources through the development and delivery of programs, community outreach to target audiences, and public relations. The person in this role may be responsible for collection management and resource recommendation for assigned collection areas. The librarian works under the supervision of a Branch Manager. Future vacancies for this position across all Dakota County Library locations may be filled from this list of eligible candidates for a period of up to six months. Who We Are Dakota County Library's mission is to cultivate community, creativity, and learning. Our goal is to provide positive, welcoming, and inclusive experiences for our customers and employees. Our work environments are places where differences are valued and accepted, and respect and personal growth are expected. We are committed to dismantling institutional racism and other forms of oppression. We seek individuals who are eager to build a culture of belonging and a more equitable world. Dakota County is Minnesota's third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is "Be More" and we strive every day to achieve excellence public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Minimum Qualifications * Master's Degree in Library and Information Science PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * 1 year public library experience * Experience integrating community needs and interests into effective library services and programs * Experience with youth development * Experience conducting community outreach and building relationships with youth-focused organizations * Experience working with diverse populations and customers with limited English proficiency * Bilingual skills, particularly Somali or Spanish Duties & Responsibilities These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions. 1. Information Services: Provide friendly, approachable and respectful customer service to members of the public. Use information resources appropriately to meet the needs of the customer, in-person, in the community, and in an online environment. Provide instruction to customers on how to use and navigate information resources in both individual and group settings. Provide instruction to customers on the use of maker technologies such as the 3D printer. Discover customer reading interests and make recommendations for reading material 2. Building Relationships: Build relationships and network with other internal and external partners to fulfill the library's mission. Build ongoing relationships with strategic community partners Participate on internal and/or external committees and collaborate with community groups or businesses Participate in outreach events, representing the library in the community. Direct volunteer activities and assignments as requested Participate in training and professional educational opportunities and networking 3. Programming: Coordinate, develop and deliver library programs to meet the needs of a diverse community and target audiences Select or develop programs responsive to the needs of a diverse community. Collaborate with colleagues to implement appropriate marketing strategies and publicity materials for programs. Coordinate resources and materials to implement programs Track community feedback, program evaluations and comments to inform program development. 4. Collection Management: Maintain library collection areas and recommend resources in all formats. Make recommendations to material selectors based on branch/customer or program needs Monitor collection status by reviewing statistics and other data to ensure a current, inclusive and vibrant collection. Create displays and merchandising of materials to promote the library collection. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Duties listed above are essential functions. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment * Ability to develop comprehensive programming strategies based on the needs of a socioeconomically and culturally diverse community. * Ability to effectively work with the general public using strong customer service skills in public interactions. * Knowledge of community resources and needs and the ability to collaborate, partner and negotiate with community leaders and organizations. * Knowledge of reference and research methods and materials. * Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and teams. * Knowledge of subject, format, and related options to be considered in developing the collection for a public library with a popular materials focus. * Ability to promote and support library programs, materials and services among members of diverse community groups. * Knowledge of and skill in using digital resources and library technologies of all types. * Ability to manage projects including needs assessment, goal setting, strategic development, implementation, resource management and outcome evaluation. * Ability to relate societal trends to library services, collections, and programs. Work Environment The work is sedentary and requires no special physical demands. The work involves minimal risks and observance of safety precautions typical of office settings. The work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. May require occasional travel. Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits Excellent work-life balance Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year) Eleven paid holidays each year Pension with a generous employer contribution Selection Process You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions. We assign you a score based on your qualifications. Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration. We conduct background and reference checks before hiring.