Youth Services Librarian: Programs & Community Outreach

University of Alabama Libraries; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Alabama Libraries seeks a Public Services Librarian with a juvenile focus at the Spades Park Branch in Indianapolis. This full-time position requires a Master’s in Library Science and Indiana State Librarian Certificate or eligible to obtain it soon after hire.

The role includes reference and research assistance, development of community programs, and helping patrons with job searches, resumes, and navigating online resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science required.
• Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant or eligibility to obtain it soon after hire.
• Intermediate level computer skills required.
• Juvenile library reference and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as scheduled.
• Bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth research and recommendations to patrons for print and digital resources.
• Assist patrons with online catalogs, databases, and computer resources.
• Develop and promote services and programs for the community; deliver and evaluate them.
• Build partnerships for community outreach and program administration.
• Promote library use through displays, events, and publicity.
• Assist patrons with job searches, resumes, and accessing government resources.

Skills

Customer service experience

Computer skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Indiana State Librarian Certificate 3 – Professional Assistant

Job description

University of Alabama Libraries seeks a Public Services Librarian with a juvenile focus at the Spades Park Branch in Indianapolis. This full-time position requires a Master’s in Library Science and Indiana State Librarian Certificate or eligible to obtain it soon after hire.

The role includes reference and research assistance, development of community programs, and helping patrons with job searches, resumes, and navigating online resources.