• Develops and implements standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost courtesy and respect.
• Assists patrons in locating resources and information and with the use of materials, resources and equipment.
• Interprets library policies and contributes to the constructive use of library resources and services.  Promotes library materials and services within the agency and system-wide.
• Participates in the establishment of agency and section plan of service for patrons, develops methods for achieving goals, and evaluates progress toward these goals.
• Keeps abreast of developments, new trends and innovations in libraries.
• Provides assistance at service desks and other sections as needed.
• Represents Sarasota County to library users.  

•  Contributes to the establishment and implementation of system-wide Youth Services goals, general library service goals, agency goals, and overall section goals and their evaluation.
• Participates in system projects and initiatives.
• Coordinates, communicates and collaborates with other agencies, organizations and teams within the library system, the county and the community.
• Coordinates daily activities of staff and volunteers.  Encourages staff and volunteers to use individual talents to creatively address tasks.
• Facilitates development of budget recommendations, with supporting documentation, publicity and plans for youth programs and services.
• Participates in grant writing for section and system-wide youth projects.
• Prepares correspondence for approval by supervisor, compiles statistical, budgetary and other reports for administration and maintains records.
• Takes a leadership role in developing effective and productive youth service teams.

• Facilitates development of programming goals for children ages 0-18 and helps develop appropriate activities for fulfill these goals and evaluates progress.
• Represents the library at public events, participates in system-wide public relations efforts.

•  Helps youth team prepare annual collection development priorities and in communicating these priorities to Libraries Administration. 
• Collaborates with team on the on-going selection process and analysis of community needs through systematic evaluation of current collection and immediate and projected needs for all youth materials in a variety of formats.
• Contributes to agency collection development plan and to system-wide collection development projects. 
• Oversees processing of new and gift materials for section. 
• Evaluates collection and discards worn or outdated materials.

• Participates in cross training in other sections and aids in cross training in their section.
• Participates in assigned Emergency/Hurricane/COOP role as required by Sarasota County.
• Provides opportunities for continuing professional development of self and others, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills.
• Other duties as assigned

• Knowledge of standard library procedures, current information technology, Internet and database search capabilities.
• Organizational and supervisory skills including planning and budget management.
• Knowledge of how to plan and guide program activities for children, young adults, parents, educators and caregivers.
• Ability to perform as a facilitator and promote a good team environment.
• Coaching skills. 

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Job Classification

• Young Adult Services

Library Type

• Public Libraries

Job Location

• West Central Florida

Employment Status

• Full-time employment

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