Columbus Metropolitan Library

General

• Provide a positive and enriching experience by engaging youth and caregivers in conversation and activities while promoting literacy and reading
• Develop and deliver youth programming and services aligned with the library’s Young Minds Strategy
• Provide expert reference service in person, by phone, email, and chat
• Initiate and promote teen and children’s programs and informal engagements
• Provide readers’ advisory using collection knowledge, publishing industry knowledge, and relevant resources
• Train and guide staff and customers in research databases, community resources, digital resources, and reference tools
• Evaluate the juvenile collection and lead collection management and visual merchandising activities
• Train customers and staff on library and community resources
• Conduct outreach and build relationships with schools and organizations serving youth and families
• Promote early literacy skills, developmentally appropriate tools, and reading
• Supervise volunteers and/or practicum students/interns
• Participate in and present at local, state, and national conferences
• Assume responsibility for location operations in the absence of a manager
• Perform additional duties, including project leadership and serving on task forces or committees

Youth Services Librarian