Youth Services Librarian: Creative Programs & Outreach

Prince-William-County-Government; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (VRS)

401a/457 retirement plans

Paid leave/ holidays

Medical, dental, & vision plans

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Career development opportunities

Training opportunities

Library association membership

Job summary

Prince William Public Libraries in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to create engaging programs for children, teens, and families. You will join Chinn Park Library's leadership team during an exciting renovation and may work at other county locations during construction.

The role involves planning and delivering story times, tours, reader’s advisory, and technology help; maintaining youth collections; and supervising teen volunteers. A Master’s in library science is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library or information science required.
• Minimum of 1 year public library or related experience.
• Experience planning youth programming in a library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and assist with library programming for youth and families (story times, programs, tours, outreach).
• Provide patrons with circulation, reference, and technology assistance at the service desk.
• Maintain children’s and young adult collections through weeding and rebalancing.
• Create displays, lists, flyers, and other handouts to promote the collection and youth programming.
• Represent PWPL at outreach events and supervise Teen Volunteers for programs.
• May serve as person in charge as needed.

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Job description

Prince William Public Libraries in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to create engaging programs for children, teens, and families. You will join Chinn Park Library's leadership team during an exciting renovation and may work at other county locations during construction.

The role involves planning and delivering story times, tours, reader’s advisory, and technology help; maintaining youth collections; and supervising teen volunteers. A Master’s in library science is required.