A Youth Services Librarian undertakes responsibility for planning and conducting youth programs and services of the library under the direct supervision of the library director. Essential roles and responsibilities listed on the Youth Services Librarian Resume are – planning and conducting preschool story hour for children, planning and conducting summer reading programs, planning and conducting book discussion group, planning special programs after school or during holidays, hiring special performers in conjunction with the summer reading programs, assisting library patrons, and helping children in finding their needed materials, and performing related duties as required.
Qualifications that can highlight a resume include – experience in management, upkeep, and updating of the library for youth services; solid knowledge of children’s and youth’s literature and collection development practices; knowledge of records management and fundraising activities, and familiarity with using automated library circulation systems, and interacting skills. To qualify, a degree in library science is required.
Objective : Youth Services Librarian with 3 years of experience in Working independently to analyze/evaluate current services, programs, and practices and to revise/develop programs as needed to respond to patron needs and service delivery, and also Performing readers advisory service for youth and families.
Planned and implemented children's reading programs.
Coordinated youth activities to enhance reading abilities.
Set up reading events in Harlan Co.
Area schools praised reading activities associated with library and programs brought to school.
Presented summer reading programs and gave incentives for reading success.
Designed library decorations and bulletin boards for reading programs.
Participated in children 's and youth programs within library quadrupled.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Objective : Innovative and experienced Youth Services Librarian professional library media specialist seeking a challenging and rewarding career move to a community and library that can become my new home town.
Skills : Customer Service, Office, Research, Teaching, Training, Public Speaking.
Description :
Maintained children's and young adult collections including making new book purchases and weeding.
Created and revised book lists, fliers and library materials.
Planned and coordinated programs and services for teens.
Promoted library services to the community through education and outreach.
Assisted customers by providing reader's advisory services, basic reference and directional assistance in person, over the telephone, and by e-mail.
Evaluated and selected materials for an assigned area of the collection.
Assisted with programs for children and adults as needed.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Headline : Receiving complaints and/or special requests from patrons and community groups, providing response or conflict resolution, and also Assisting with applying for and utilizing grant money for youth services, as approved.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Multitasking.
Description :
Responsible for children and teen collection, programming, reference, reader's advisory, supervising pages, school visits, managerial duties, and monthly reports.
Developed and maintainedd periodical collection, circulation trainer, adult programming adult programming, running reports for billing, reader's advisory, reference.
Created book talk videos aimed at teens to be published on YouTube.
Prepared publicity materials, displays and bulletin boards to promote the library and services.
Conducted library orientation tours and community outreach for individuals or groups.
Recorded needed statistical information as directed.
Explained library policy to the public as directed.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Headline : A Youth Services Librarian who loves talking about books, pop culture, films, and other relevant topics with teen patrons. Proficient and enthusiastic in reader's advisory. Founding member of Teen Services Underground, a website designed to assist teen librarians in programming, reader's advisory, and other relevant topics.
Skills : Collection Development, Readers Advisory, Teen Programming, Children's Programming, Storytimes, AACR2, MARC, LCSH, Dewey, Fluent In French, Intermediate In German, And Italian.
Description :
Provided excellent reader's advisory and reference services to patrons.
Coordinated and implemented fun and engaging teen programming.
Acted as moderator of the Teen Library Council.
Managed displays across five branches.
Engaged in community outreach to partner with museums, schools, and local businesses to improve library service quality.
Selected, developed, and maintained the teen fiction collection, the teen graphic novel collection, and selected areas of teen and juvenile nonfiction.
Promoted library programming via social media channels.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Headline : Youth Services Librarian with 4 years of experience in Assisting parents and other adults in the selection of appropriate youth material, Making presentations to community groups to explain library programs and services.
Skills : Microsoft Office, TLC, LS2 PAC.
Description :
Prepared and presented Storytimes, programs, etc.
Facilitated and prepared summer reading including the programs associated with it.
Sorted and shelved books, organize desks, assist patrons in finding appropriate reading material and necessary resources for projects and papers.
Provided help to patrons with their printing, fax, and computer needs.
Prepared and taught crafts to all ages of children.
Answered phones, collected statistics, acted as a liaison between local schools and the library, and work with the librarians and mangers of sister branches of our library system.
Reasoned for leaving: MOVED TO PURSUE A DEGREE.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
G.E.D
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Headline : To establish a long-term career in a company where I may utilize my Youth Services Librarian professional skills and knowledge to be an effective Associate Program Manager and inspiration to those around me.
Skills : Budgeting, Customer Service, Multi-Tasking, Using a Multi-Line Phone, Computer Proficiency.
Description :
Participated in system committees.
Communicated effectively both verbally and in writing.
Maintained effective relationships with coworkers and customers.
Maintained regular and punctual attendance
Understood and supported the principles of intellectual freedom.
Operated effectively as a member of a team in performing daily duties, developing programs, and dealing with problem situations.
Performed all duties in a safe manner.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Objective : Youth Services Librarian with 5 years of experience in Conducting reference interviews with patrons to determine inquiry needs; providing reference and reading guidance to youth and adults, including locating, selecting, and using materials; addressing special research needs.
Promoted Wolfner Library through outreach, including public speaking and workshops.
Developed and updated Wolfner's web pages for youth and Facebook content.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Objective : Assisting the Librarian-in-charge of special library services such as Cataloging, Branch Services Department, Youth Room, Teen Zone, or Outreach Development, Utilizing and contributing to the maintenance of the online bibliographic database.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Quickbooks, Biblionix.
Description :
Performed all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton's mission.
Performed all duties in a manner that is consistent with the Denton Public Library's mission.
Performed excellent internal and external customer service and library service in response to the information needs of library users and the overall community with an emphasis on youth (ages birth to 18).
Promoted library collections and services to the public, both inside and outside the physical building.
Planned, designed, promoted, presented, and evaluated library programs for youth, parents, and adults who work with youth.
Recommended and referred customers and parents to alternative sources of information (internal and external).
Created and arranged displays of books and other library materials to enhance the library experience and to promote the use of library resources.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Headline : As a Youth Services Librarian, responsible for Training, directing, and providing on-the-job training to subordinate staff, and also Presenting teen, adult, or children's programs on specific subjects, Reading aloud, and tell stories.
Skills : Excellent research, writing, editing, and communication, Creative, energetic problem solver, Independent, self-starter.
Description :
Maintained library collection for children and young adults, including purchase and weeding of materials.
Provided library programming for ages 3 to 16.
Provided reader's advisory for patrons.
Supervised library clerks and pages in day-to-day duties.
Provided computer assistance to patrons as needed.
Made program plans, purchased materials, organized the calendar, marketed the program to the public through various mediums and facilitated all programs personally.
Assisted in maintaining a pleasant, inviting, and safe environment for youth.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Junior
Education
MS
Youth Services Librarian Resume
Objective : Highly qualified Youth Services Librarian with experience in the industry. Enjoy creative problem solving and getting exposure to multiple projects, and I would excel in the collaborative environment on which your company prides itself.
Skills : Communication Skills, Customer Service.
Description :
Assisted children, teens, parents, and teachers find books and media items in the children's and teen areas of the library.
Created and ran two summer programs for children.
Assisted in creating book lists, shifting books, generating enthusiasm for the library.
Developed a love of literature and libraries in children and teens visiting the library.
Began a program that is ongoing at the library, and I made a difference in the lives of patrons.
Used An understanding of Word, Excel, programming and people skills.
Developed and presented programs for children, teens, and adults.
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