Youth Services Librarian

Kansas Library Association; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IPERS

457b plan

Job summary

Pleasant Hill Public Library is seeking a qualified Youth Services Librarian to coordinate and implement programs for children, teens, and caregivers. Responsibilities include collection development for youth, reference services, and supervision of the Youth Outreach Specialist.

Bachelor's is required; MLS preferred; Iowa endorsement within one year. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or related field.
• Master of Library Science degree preferred.
• Two+ years of public library experience with increasing responsibilities, youth services preferred.
• 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 and readers' advisory, and other library services to all patrons.
• Supervise the Youth Outreach Specialist daily.
• Report to the Library Director.

Skills

Librarianship

Youth Services

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood development/education

Master of Library Science preferred

Tools

Library management systems

Digital/reference tools

Job description

Salary: $71,798.39 - $98,261.06 Annually

Public Library

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• IPERS
• 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.