Youth Services Librarian: Storytimes and Reading Programs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

IMRF pension

457 retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Algonquin Area Public Library District in Illinois is seeking a dynamic Youth Services librarian who loves finding the perfect book for every child and believes a library should be a place of learning, laughter, and sharing stories.

You will develop and manage collections for children from birth through 8th grade, create engaging programs, advance reader’s advisory, and support parents and caregivers with reference and technology assistance.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-Accredited institution.
• Experience presenting engaging and diverse storytimes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience assisting children and adults with library resources.
• Strong customer service and community engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage children’s collections.
• Create engaging storytimes and programming for birth through 8th grade.
• Ignite a love of reading, exploration, and learning.
• Educate and support parents, caregivers, teachers with reference and technology assistance.

Skills

Collection development

Storytime programming

Reader's advisory

Customer service

Communication skills

Reference assistance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Library Science

Job description

Algonquin Area Public Library District in Illinois is seeking a dynamic Youth Services librarian who loves finding the perfect book for every child and believes a library should be a place of learning, laughter, and sharing stories.

You will develop and manage collections for children from birth through 8th grade, create engaging programs, advance reader’s advisory, and support parents and caregivers with reference and technology assistance.