South Central Kansas Library System
Job Description
Title: Youth and School Services Consultant
Reports to: Director
FLSA: Exempt, Professional
Supervision: None
Salary Range: $45,000 - $57,000
Benefits: Paid single coverage Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health and Dental; Kansas Public Employee Retirement System; Optional Health Reimbursement Plan and Wellness Program; partial work cell phone reimbursement; vehicle for work use.
Hire Date: July 1, 2014
Essential Duties:
Develops and provides annual programs of service and assistance to meet the needs of public and school library members of the South Central Kansas Library System that serve students and youth.
Examples of Work:
- Develops and provides an annual program of service and assistance to meet the needs of SCKLS public libraries that serve youth
- Develops and provides an annual program of service and assistance to meet the needs of SCKLS school libraries that serve students
- Provides training, presentations and consulting to member librarians in the areas of early literacy, storytelling, programming, collection development, weeding, children’s literature, Kansas College and Career Ready Standards (Common Core), resources, grants, technology, social media, apps, policies and trends in public and school library services to children, young adults and families
- Communicates relevant and useful information to member libraries through e‐mail, phone, listserv, website, on‐site visits and consulting
- Coordinates annual Summer Reading Program for participating member libraries
- Communicates and collaborates with SCKLS staff and others to help meet the service needs of member libraries
- Develops and maintains Preview Collection of Youth and School Library Books and Puppet Play Collection
- Other related duties as assigned by the Director
Physical Requirements:
Sitting, standing, walking, climbing and stooping
Bending, twisting and reaching
Talking and hearing; use of the telephone
Lifting and carrying; 50 pounds or less
Manual dexterity including keyboarding for computers and gestures for using touch screen technologies
Pushing and pulling, objects weighing 60 - 80 pounds or less on wheels
Mobility, travel to locations outside the SCKLS office
Able to safely operate a SCKLS vehicle
Minimum Qualifications
1. Masters of Library Science from an American Library Association accredited program or current state level school library media certification
2. At least three years of relevant youth and/or school library experience
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
4. Ability to obtain a valid Kansas driver’s license and verification of a safe driving record
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of infant, child and adolescent learning and development and ability to apply such knowledge to library services; understanding and responsiveness to the needs of member public and school libraries; comprehensive knowledge of basic youth and school library services; ability to work in and foster a collaborative team environment with other staff and member library staff; ability to motivate others in the provision of excellent public and school library service; excellent written, oral and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively with individuals with varied levels of library knowledge; excellent organizational and planning skills; and experience in teaching, training and consulting.
SCKLS provides grants, consulting, continuing education and cost-effective services to 145 member public, school district, academic and special libraries in a twelve county service area.
Application:
Send print or e-mail letter of application, resume’ and three references to:
Paul Hawkins, Director
South Central Kansas Library System
321 North Main Street
South Hutchinson, KS 67505
Applications deadline is May 15, 2014 or until the position filled. Applicants that best meet the job qualifications may be invited to interview. SCKLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.