Youth Services Librarian

Youth Services Librarian

Salary

$45,115.20 - $51,870.44 Annually

Location

Carver Branch Library, 4915 Lansing Drive, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

08967

Department

Library

Opening Date

07/24/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Public Library has exciting opportunities for enthusiastic library professionals to plan and develop youth services programming while also serving the general public in a branch library. Youth Services Librarians are responsible for the provision of library services for all ages in the branch library to include circulation, reference, reader's advisory and overall customer service. This position plans, publicizes, prepares and performs weekly story times for preschool children and regular programs for youth from birth to teen including music and movement, summer reading and monthly teen programs. Collection Development responsibilities include serving on the JSWAT team to select materials for youth for all library locations and weeding and collection maintenance at the branch library. Other duties include conducting tours, preparing PR materials and merchandising the collection. This position will assist customers with public computers, online assistance, downloading materials and general computer questions.

Distinguishing Features

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of library science.
• Ability to become familiar with automated library systems.
• Considerable knowledge of current classification and cataloging practices.
• Ability to promote interest in library services and plan and carry out library programming.
• Ability to select materials appropriate to particular library collections.
• Ability to express ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to ascertain user interest levels, and considerable familiarity with books and other materials.
• Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with the public and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Considerable knowledge of reference sources and methods including the ability to access information using current technologies.
• Considerable knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science appropriate to the areas of assignment.
• Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of the county library system.
• Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally 10 lbs. frequently or negligible amounts constantly, requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master of Library Science (MLIS) degree from an ALA accredited library school. Must obtain certification of the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission. Must have a valid drivers license.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts online searches on various bibliographic databases as needed.
• Evaluates and develops the material collection in their assigned section in accordance with library materials selection policies.
• Maintains various files containing information on subjects that may not be available in standard sources.
• Provides appropriate library service for children and young adults to include working with schools to provide library services to compliment school work.
• Performs related work as required.
• Answers reference/research/directional questions by the use of traditional print resources, CD ROM resources, Internet resources and online catalogs of other libraries.
• Provides readers advisory services using personal knowledge, readers advisory print resources and electronic databases.
• Promotes positive public relations for the library through preparation and installation of exhibits, coordination and implementation of special programs.

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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes I understand and agree
• No I do not agree

02

What is your highest level of education?

• Did not finish high school
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Other Higher Degree

03

Do you have a Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited library school?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you hold a current certification or are you eligible to receive certification from the North Carolina Public Librarian Certification Commission?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience working in a public library?

• Yes
• No

06

Which best describes your years of experience working in a public library?

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

Do you have previous experience working with youth in a school or public library setting

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered yes to the previous question, where did you gain this experience?

09

What best describes your experience working with youth?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

10

Have you taken professional coursework in services to youth?

• Yes
• No

11

Which best describes your years of experience working with the public?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

12

How many years of library experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

13

What computer software do you have experience with?

14

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

15

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Forsyth County (NC)

Address 201 N. Chestnut St.

Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101

Phone 336-703-2400

Website http://www.forsyth.cc