Coordinator, Program/Childrens Librarian

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinates programming for all ages. Creates, plans, and implements programming opportunities, which mesh with the library’s goal and mission. Works with staff and volunteers to provide joint programming, coordinate with themes, and assist each other in outreach and programming efforts. Recruits’ volunteers for programming as needed. Designs, writes, edits and coordinates the development of press releases and promotional materials appropriate to program activities in conjunction with the Library Cataloguer/Marketing. Increases library awareness by using programming to motivate patrons to visit and utilize library services. Create bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays focused on the children’s library user. Assists in construction of bulletin boards, decorative displays and special book displays throughout the library, which will promote programming. Performs public speaking engagements regarding library services and programs. Gives tours of the library that may involve some programming. This would be in conjunction with groups outside of the library who want to know about the library, which may include the public school, alternative schools, preschools, etc. Assists with grant and/or proposal writing as appropriate to the objectives and funding nature of the program and prepares related reports. Keeps an accounting record of donations, both monetary and material, as related to programming. Develops the collection in the children’s room in collaboration with the library manager through assisting the Library Manager of items to order for circulation, items to weed, and forwarding items that need to be repaired to the library clerk. Purchases program supplies making sure the budget is maintained. Collects data to prepare reports; maintains program/project records and statistical information. Evaluates outcomes. Communicate with those who have done programming with the use of thank you notes or other communications. Attends educational meetings and workshops to stay abreast of the newest materials, program ideas and trends. Maintains the children’s room and story hour room Assists patrons with reference and information needs in the children’s room. Assists patrons with the use of e‑mail, Internet, AWE computers, and Microsoft Office in the children’s room. Assists in the training of work‑study students and volunteers assigned to the children’s area. Performs additional duties as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Upon direction, may supervise work‑study students and volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School diploma or equivalent and two years of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Master of Library or Information Science preferred. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal system. Ability to be organized. Ability to work as a team member, or independently, as needed. Basic knowledge of reader interest levels. Ability to use current technology. Ability to perform basic accounting functions. Ability to always display sound judgment and self-control. Experience with multi‑line telephone system; copy machine; fax machine; key calculator, library automation system; graphic computer programs; Microsoft Office.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Effective verbal and written skills and telephone etiquette. Ability to provide information and respond to questions from clients, customers and the public. Spanish language skills preferred but not required. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages. May need to figure amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and proportions if helping a patron. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and problems brought forth by patrons. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required) Master of Library or Information Science preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include; close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is/may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions and works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually low but may be high during library programs. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

• Safety sensitive position includes, but is not limited to, any job, assignment, rank or title where any of the following apply: Subject to drug and alcohol testing or restrictions promulgated by the U.S. Dept. of Transportation; involves carrying, repairing, transporting or keeping of firearms or ammunition; includes performing any medical or life‑saving procedures, or responsibility for procuring, storing, transporting, dispensing or administering any drugs or medical supplies or equipment; involves working with confidential information, documents or material pertaining to criminal investigations; procuring, storing, transporting or otherwise working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food or electricity; involves operating, repairing, maintaining or driving heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft or motor vehicles, or working in close proximity thereto; a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the public, self or fellow employees; requires engaging in any other activity in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people's safety.
• Weather Essential position includes employees are declared to be all sworn police officers, all sworn firefighters, dispatchers, emergency road crew employees in the Street Department, and electrical personnel in the Electric Department.
• Civility and Professionalism- The City of Siloam Springs is a team‑based service organization. Maintenance of good internal morale is essential to the City’s success. An employee is required to maintain professional and ethical behavior and act with integrity in all matters. The City of Siloam is committed to providing a work environment that is free from bullying, harassment, intimidation, abusive language, gossip, employees spreading discontent or exhibiting any behavior that is disruptive to the workplace and contrary to the City’s mission.
• Regular Attendance- Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility of each employee at the City of Siloam Springs. Employees are expected to report to work as scheduled, on time and prepared to start working. Employees also are expected to remain at work for their entire work schedule. Late arrival, early departure, or other absences from scheduled hours, that are not pre‑approved or are excessive are disruptive and are to be avoided.