Youth Services Librarian: Create Engaging Youth Programs

Illinois; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Tippecanoe County Public Library in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated Youth Department team member to provide customer service, reader's advisory, and reference assistance, and to serve as person in charge when scheduled.

The role focuses on creating engaging youth programming, forming partnerships with local schools and nonprofits, and building strong relationships with children and young adults; requires a Master’s in Library Science and the ability to obtain Indiana LC5 within six

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library.
• Ability to obtain Indiana Librarian LC5 certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Customer service, reader’s advisory, and reference responsibilities.
• Act as person in charge of the branch when scheduled.
• Engage in youth programming and collaboration with schools and nonprofits.

Skills

Customer service

Reader’s advisory

Reference

Leadership (in charge)

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (ALA accredited)

Indiana Librarian LC5 certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Tippecanoe County Public Library in Lafayette, Indiana, is seeking a dedicated Youth Department team member to provide customer service, reader's advisory, and reference assistance, and to serve as person in charge when scheduled.

The role focuses on creating engaging youth programming, forming partnerships with local schools and nonprofits, and building strong relationships with children and young adults; requires a Master’s in Library Science and the ability to obtain Indiana LC5 within six