Job Type: Full-time
Department: Outreach Services
Classification: Professional
Reports To: Outreach Services Coordinator
Location: Main
Position Type: Non-Exempt
Grade: I

Job Purpose

The position focuses on the development and implementation of outreach and programming promoting the relationships between the Library and area schools and students (PreK – 8th grades).

Essential Functions

Develops and coordinates outreach and services to students, schools, preschools, daycares and homeschoolers in the district

Initiates, develops, and maintain close working relationships with school librarians and teachers

Plans and presents informative programs

Performs collection management responsibilities in assigned areas

Tracks, analyzes, and reports data for school partners

Understands copyright, fair use, and licensing of intellectual property and assisting students, staff, and administration with their understanding and observance of same

Develops collections that align with supporting homeschool, online learning, and traditional school learning and familiar with all collections and services we offer including readers advisory and information services with particular knowledge of school age youth literature and youth reader’s advisory

Develops and conducts library classes/events, community educational initiatives, and special events related to youth (Ages birth through 17 years), adding elements of technology into classes

Develops kits and delivers lessons and trainings for educators and students

Participates on planning committees

Provides marketing content and information classes/events and initiatives

Writes requests for proposals for grants, services, and programs

Attends conferences, workshops and training sessions as part of on-going professional development

Applies LPCPL’s customer service standards
(courtesy, professionalism, attitude, safety, quality)

Creates a safe and clean environment for customers and staff

Applies Code of Conduct policy consistently with all customers

Abides by established policies and procedures

Position Requirements

You have a Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s in Library Science with a focus on services to youth and service to schools or a valid certification in Library Science PK-12 from the Indiana Department of Education or the ability to obtain within 3 years; must maintain all certification requirements

You have experience working with teachers and/or children in a school or public library setting

You use creativity and innovation in planning and conducting classes and events

You use good judgement when making independent decisions

You have the ability to organize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines

You are comfortable and confident working in an environment with a variety of hardware devices and software products, and willingness to learn new technologies

You welcome working with all people from your community

You are positive, adaptable, and forward thinking

You display appropriate demeanor at all times; this includes dress, body language, and facial expressions

You can organize materials alphabetically and numerically

You have a valid Indiana driver’s license and travels around La Porte County to schools

Core Competencies

Customer Focus – primarily focused on customer needs; able to deliver high-quality, value-added services; constantly strives to find new ways to increase satisfaction and understanding, foster equitable services, and forge meaningful connections

Ethics, Values and Judgement – exercises best judgement, trustworthiness, and professional standards of conduct; consistently demonstrates accountability through behavior, character, and action

Job Knowledge – demonstrates proficiency in technical skills and/or knowledge in position-related areas; purposely keeps up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise

Courage and Integrity – tactfully provides direct and actionable feedback in a timely manner; is open and direct but not intimidating; deals head-on with people and problems even in the most difficult situations

Communicates Effectively – conveys ideas/information in a way that is clear, engaging, and suitable to the audience; main point of the message is apparent; listens more than speaks; responds appropriately

Decision Quality – makes decisions and solves problems; can deal adeptly with varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk; takes responsibility and accepts ownership for decisions regardless of outcome; responds promptly and appropriately in crises situations

Drives for Results – focuses on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them; does not confuse effort with results; gets the job done

Values Diversity – seeks opportunities to learn about differences, acts inclusively and equitably, respects, values, and encourages the unique dimensions each employee and community member adds to the organization

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment; exposure to materials returned in unfavorable conditions, occasional exposure to outside weather conditions, odor, noise, heat and cold

Occasionally drives a variety of company vehicles to all locations and scheduled stops

Mobility: Frequently lifts and carries 10-50 pounds; occasionally pushes/pulls up to 50 pounds using cart; occasionally sits, stands, kneels, squats, bends, twists, grasps, and reaches above shoulders to move materials

Vision abilities include: close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Must be able to respond to fire alarms, warning sirens, and phone pages

Position open until filled.