Youth Services Lead: Storytimes, Programs & Collections

Fondulaclibrary; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,780 - 30,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid personal time

Paid holidays

IMRF participation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fondulac District Library in Peoria, IL is seeking a creative and people-oriented professional to support children, caregivers, and library staff. You will provide research and readers advisory services, create and implement programs, lead storytimes, and maintain youth collections.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with day, evening, and weekend shifts (including Sundays, Sept–May). Health and life insurance, paid time off, holidays, IMRF participation, and Employee Assistance Program are

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with initiative and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Collection development experience.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional research and readers advisory services.
• Create and implement innovative library programs.
• Lead storytimes and engage with children and caregivers.
• Maintain and develop youth collections.
• Build rapport with library team members in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Initiative

Teamwork

Experience with children

Adaptability

Job description

Fondulac District Library in Peoria, IL is seeking a creative and people-oriented professional to support children, caregivers, and library staff. You will provide research and readers advisory services, create and implement programs, lead storytimes, and maintain youth collections.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with day, evening, and weekend shifts (including Sundays, Sept–May). Health and life insurance, paid time off, holidays, IMRF participation, and Employee Assistance Program are