Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Title: Head of Youth Services
Location: Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA
Department: Youth Services
This part-time position is responsible for serving children and teens, and their families, in an urban,
community-centered library. The librarian assuming this position will be responsible for planning and
implementing outreach programs with local schools, developing and leading library programs for pre-
school and elementary students, and managing the Youth Services team. The librarian may also provide
reference and readers’ advisory services when needed.
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Library Science or Education), with
at least one year’s relevant experience preferable. Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature,
knowledge of child development, and experience planning and presenting programs is needed.
Experience making lesson plans to PA education standards is preferred. Experience with Canva and
LibCal is a plus. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, organization
skills, and leadership ability. Enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of working with
library customers of all ages and diverse backgrounds are a plus. This position may include daytime,
evening, and weekend days, but can be flexible to applicants' needs.
Required physical abilities: to operate a keyboard; to kneel, bend, reach, stoop; to stand and walk for
most of the day; to repeatedly lift, move, handle, and shift library materials weighing up to 25 pounds
and push carts of up to 50 pounds. Reliable transportation is required as this position will be expected to
perform outreach at local schools.
All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of
criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the
Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted
through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary Information: $15.00 per hour
Shift: Hours will vary by needs
Weekly Hours: 20
Send resume and cover letter to atimlin@ccls.org
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Original posting date: 3/05/2024
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