Youth Services Librarian

Illinois; Pleasant Hill (IA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IPERS

457b plan

Job summary

Pleasant Hill Public Library in Iowa is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian to coordinate programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and caregivers. The role also manages collection development for youth materials and provides reference and readers' advisory support.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field; MLS preferred; 2+ years of public library experience with supervisory duties; and Iowa Youth Services Endorsement within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or related field required.
• Master of Library and Information Sciences preferred.
• Two or more years of public library experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have or acquire State of Iowa Library Youth Services Endorsement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and caregivers.
• Manage collection development for children's and teen materials.
• Provide quality reference, readers' advisory, and other library services.
• Collaborate with and supervise the Youth Outreach Specialist on a day-to-day basis.
• Report to the Library Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood development/education or related field

Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLS)

Job description

The Pleasant Hill Public Library is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Youth Services Librarian.

The Youth Services Librarian coordinates and implements programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and their caregivers; manages collection development for children's and teen materials; and provides quality reference, readers' advisory, and other library services to all patrons. This position collaborates with and provides day-to-day supervision of the Youth Outreach Specialist. The Youth Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.

To be considered, a Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or a related field is required. A Master of Library and Information Sciences degree preferred. Candidates should also have two or more years of public library experience with increasing responsibilities, particularly in youth services. Supervisory experience preferred. Must have or acquire State of Iowa Library Youth Services Endorsement within one year of hire.

Successful candidates will bring a professional understanding of librarianship, a passion for serving children, teens, and caregivers, and a strong knowledge of youth literature, developmental needs, library resources, and technology. They will be organized, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will foster collaboration, provide welcoming and customer-focused service, uphold the library’s mission and values, and represent the library and City professionally in the community.

The salary range is $71,798.39 - 98,261.06.

• The city offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, IPERS and a 457b plan.

The successful applicants will be required to pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen and complete a background check before beginning employment.

Pleasant Hill Public Library, Out Of State