Are you looking for a career that…
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allows you work with kids?
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affords you the opportunity to work with many different people in the community?
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enables you to share your love for books?
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keeps you on the cutting edge of computer technology?
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encourages you to develop your artistic and theatrical talents?
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empowers you to sharpen your organization and decision-making skills?
- rewards people who are creative and self-motivated?
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Do you want a career that is both challenging and FUN? Then here is the career for you. As a Youth Services Librarian you will…
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Interact with many types of people - children from infancy to young adult, parents, caregivers, teachers, recreation workers, and other people in the community.
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Promote learning by showing students how to find the information they need.
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Encourage young people to read by telling stories, book talking, developing reading lists, and helping patrons choose books that match their needs and interests.
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Help patrons use computers for educational and recreational purposes, while keeping current with the latest technological advances.
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Develop your creative skills by conducting story times, planning programs, designing bulletin boards and displays, and coordinating arts and crafts sessions. You'll help to nurture creative talents in children, too.
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Participate in the selection of books, magazines, videos, sound recordings, software and other media for the library collection.
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Continue to grow professionally by reading journals, attending training workshops and conferences, and taking advantage of career advancement opportunities.
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Qualifications…
Personal qualifications
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A knowledge of children's and young adult literature
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A commitment to promote literacy and life-long learning
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A public service attitude
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An interest in technology
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A desire to work with young people
PLUS: communication skills, creativity, imagination, self-motivation, and enthusiasm!
Academic qualifications
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A Bachelor's degree
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A Master's degree from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association
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School Library Media Specialists also need courses in education-related subjects and must meet state certification requirements - qualifications vary from state to state.
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