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 +===== Youth Services Librarian [MO1A] =====
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 +Job Title: **Youth Services Librarian**\\
 +Department: Library\\
 +Supervisor: Director of Library\\
 +Job Status: Non-Exempt\\
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 +**Definition:** This is a professional library position with the Secretary of State’s Office with responsibility for youth services within the library. The Youth Services Librarian supervises services to children and teenagers and schools under the guidelines of the National Library Service and is responsible for developing the library collections for youth.  The position also assists with publicizing library and its services.\\
  
-Job Title: **Youth Services Librarian** +**Job Functions and/or General Responsibilities:**\\
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-Department:  Library  +
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-Supervisor:  Director of Library +
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-Job Status: Non-Exempt  +
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-Definition: +
-This is a professional library position with the Secretary of State’s Office with responsibility for youth services within the library.  The Youth Services Librarian supervises services to children and teenagers and schools under the guidelines of the National Library Service and is responsible for developing the library collections for youth.  The position also assists with publicizing library and its services.  +
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-Job Functions and/or General Responsibilities:+
   * Responsible for reader’s advisory, reference and program services for children, teenage and college student patrons    * Responsible for reader’s advisory, reference and program services for children, teenage and college student patrons 
   * Responsible for promoting services to all schools (public, parochial, and private) in the state, explaining services available and procedures for registering for and renewing services according to National Library Service policies   * Responsible for promoting services to all schools (public, parochial, and private) in the state, explaining services available and procedures for registering for and renewing services according to National Library Service policies
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   * Recommend policies and policy changes to the Director and State Librarian   * Recommend policies and policy changes to the Director and State Librarian
   * Prepare recommended reading lists and subject bibliographies   * Prepare recommended reading lists and subject bibliographies
-  * Maintain, with clerical assistance, special catalogs of large print and print/Braille holdings for distribution to interested patrons+  * Maintain, with clerical assistance, special catalogs of large print and print/Braille holdings for distribution to interested patrons\\
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-Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:+**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**\\
   * Excellent written and oral communication skills   * Excellent written and oral communication skills
   * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other appropriate office computer applications   * Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and other appropriate office computer applications
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   * Ability to identify and analyze needs of the youth services program and its patrons, construct and implement programs which respond to those needs   * Ability to identify and analyze needs of the youth services program and its patrons, construct and implement programs which respond to those needs
   * Ability to function effectively as a leader of or participant in work teams   * Ability to function effectively as a leader of or participant in work teams
-  * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work closely with patrons, staff and the public in a positive manner +  * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work closely with patrons, staff and the public in a positive manner\\ 
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 +**Qualifications:**\\
  
-Qualifications: +Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program is required. A minimum of three years experience in a responsible, professional position as a department or program director or equivalent experience is required. Experience in youth services is preferred. Ability to travel to state and national meetings is necessary.
-Masters Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program is required.  A minimum of three years experience in a responsible, professional position as a department or program director or equivalent experience is required.  Experience in youth services is preferred.  Ability to travel to state and national meetings is necessary.+
  
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