Youth Services Librarian (Full-time)

Aapld; Algonquin (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

IMRF pension plan

457 retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The Algonquin Area Public Library District is seeking a Youth Services librarian to join our dynamic team. You will develop children's collections and lead engaging storytimes for a diverse community, from birth through 8th grade, while providing reader’s advisory and technology assistance.

Requirements include a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and strong customer service skills. Scheduling includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts in a public library setting.

Qualifications

• ALA-Accredited MLS required.
• Experience with children's services.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage children’s collections to meet community needs.
• Create engaging storytimes and programs for families from birth through 8th grade.
• Ignite a love of reading and learning within the community.
• Assist parents, caregivers, and teachers with reference, reader’s advisory, and technology help.

Skills

Collection development

Kids' books & media

Storytime programming

Communication skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Education

Master’s in Library Science

Job description

FT/PT: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Salary: Salary starts at $27.98-$30/hour ($54,561 – $58,500 annually), depending on qualifications, experience and internal compensation equity.

Description

Are you a librarian who enjoys finding the perfect book for a reluctant reader and believes that a library should be filled with opportunities for learning, laughing, and sharing stories? Our public library is seeking an enthusiastic, fun-loving professional to join our dynamic Youth Services team. If you are ready to channel your expertise into a rewarding role where your creativity is celebrated, your love of learning is shared, and your impact is felt daily by an enthusiastic community, we want you on our team!

Responsibilities

The person in this position will work with the Youth Services team to:

• Develop and manage collections for children that meet the needs of the community
• Create engaging storytimes and programming for a diverse community of families and children from birth through 8th grade
• Ignite a love of reading, exploration, and learning
• Educate and support parents, caregivers, teachers, and children with reference, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA-Accredited institution
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • An understanding of and ability to apply collection development philosophies and principles
  • Working knowledge of books, authors, popular culture, and media for children
  • Experience presenting engaging and diverse storytimes and programming for children and families
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Experience assisting children and adults with library resources
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • An enjoyment of working with children, parents, and caregivers

Scheduling includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Must be flexible for scheduling to support programs and events and serve at public service points in the library and in the community.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
• Participation in IMRF pension plan
• Availability of 457 retirement plans
• A generous paid time off plan.

No phone calls, please. The Algonquin Area Public Library District is an equal opportunity, equal access employer.

The Algonquin Area Public Library District creates opportunities for enrichment and enjoyment by offering traditional and innovative services, resources, and programs for the community.