Head of Youth Services Librarian

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Statement of Duties: The Head of Youth Services is responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of the provision of library service work in providing a comprehensive program through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services and public relations for patrons of the library. The Head of Youth Services acts as a bridge liaison to the children and teen departments. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.Professional, supervisory, administrative and direct service work in providing a comprehensive program of public library services with a focus on technology to youth birth to 11 and their families through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services, and public relations for the KingstonPublic Library; performs professional library functions of a responsible nature involving considerable judgment and initiative in designing programs, developing the children's collection, and in supervising children's activities; access to sensitive patron information; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and patron trust; all other related work as required.

Category Current Employment Opportunities Status Open Full Time (35hrs /week) Salary Annual FY27, Grade 7 salaryrange is $62,527 - $81,286. There are 10 steps within the salary range. Hiring step is determined based on relative experience and internal equity. Posted September 23, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled

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Statement of Duties: The Head of Youth Services is responsible for the planning, coordinating and directing of the provision of library service work in providing a comprehensive program through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services and public relations for patrons of the library. The Head of Youth Services acts as a bridge liaison to the children and teen departments. The employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.Professional, supervisory, administrative and direct service work in providing a comprehensive program of public library services with a focus on technology to youth birth to 11 and their families through collection development, programming, reference and readers advisory services, and public relations for the KingstonPublic Library; performs professional library functions of a responsible nature involving considerable judgment and initiative in designing programs, developing the children's collection, and in supervising children's activities; access to sensitive patron information; maintain a high degree of confidentiality and patron trust; all other related work as required.

Category Current Employment Opportunities Status Open Full Time (35hrs /week) Salary Annual FY27, Grade 7 salaryrange is $62,527 - $81,286. There are 10 steps within the salary range. Hiring step is determined based on relative experience and internal equity. Posted September 23, 2026 Closing Open Until Filled