Youth Services Librarian

The Reddick Public Library District, serving the vibrant Ottawa, Illinois area, has an immediate opening for a full-time Youth Services Librarian, 40 hours/week. We are seeking an energetic, creative, professional, and innovative person to join our dynamic staff.

Duties:

• Plans, presents, and supervises programs for children of all ages.
• Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of children’s materials. 
• Supervises Youth Services staff including creating schedules, delegating and assigning programs and tasks, conducting staff evaluations, and other related duties as specified by director.
• Maintains department budgets.
• Acts as a reader’s advisor and reference librarian for department.
• Creates and assigns displays, book lists, and other promotional materials.
• Assists patrons with use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Fosters positive partnerships with community agencies/organizations.
• Represents the library at community events and in the media as assigned.
• Attends meetings and actively seeks professional development opportunities.
• Recommends policies and procedures related to department.
• Prepares monthly report for director.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Cooperates as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• One year or more of library experience working with the public preferred.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required. Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products required.
• High level of proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Salary: Salary starts at $25.00 per hour DOQ. 

Benefits: Benefits include health and dental insurance, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and 457(b) retirement plan. Generous paid time off includes sick, holidays, and vacation.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and application to [email protected] by Sunday, November 17, 2024. No phone calls, please.

Applications may also be sent by mail or in person to: Reddick Public Library District c/o Laura Youngstrum 1010 Canal St Ottawa, IL 61350

www.reddicklibrary.org/employment

How to Apply

Application Contact

Laura Youngstrum, Library Director

[email protected]

Apply To

Reddick Public Library District 1010 Canal Street Ottawa, IL 61350

https://www.reddicklibrary.org/employment-opportunity-full-time-youth-services-librarian