Youth Services Librarian

It’s the perfect time to be a Youth Librarian at the Tippecanoe County Public Library!  Are you creative, have the energy to match our community youth, and love to engage with children and young adult readers on the journey of lifelong learning? If yes, we would love to hear from you!  We have three openings. Lead the youth programming and services at our Wea Prairie branch, Wyandotte branch or Klondike branch library and carry out a shared desire to make a difference in the lives of children. Responsibilities include: customer service, reader’s advisory, reference, circulation services and acting as person in charge of the branch when scheduled. Public library experience preferred.

We are seeking team players who have an interest in:

• constructing creative and fun programming for youth and their caregivers
• organizing, planning, and problem solving
• establishing and maintaining long lasting and effective working relationships with children and young adults
• needs and abilities of children for positive interactions
• collaborative programming and services with local schools and other non-profits

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited library Ability to obtain within 6 months: Indiana Librarian LC5 certification

Compensation and Benefits: Starting annual pay is $40,000 Excellent benefits package - Cigna High Deductible or PPO effective date of hire. TCPL pays majority of employee only health insurance premium. Health Savings Account (TCPL contributes $1000 annual)/Flexible Spending Account (TCPL contributes $200 annual) Life Insurance and AD&D effective date of hire (100% TCPL funded) Long Term Disability after one year (100% TCPL funded) Voluntary Benefits - Principal Dental and AFLAC Paid Leave benefits (annual):

• Four weeks vacation
• Four personal days
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Twelve sick days

Indiana Public Retirement System/PERF Hoosier START/Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) pre-tax

How to Apply

Job Description and TCPL employment application located at the library website at: https://tcpl.lib.in.us/library-careers/.  Please submit a TCPL application, resume, three references and a letter of interest to Human Resources Coordinator, TCPL, 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 or by email at [email protected].  

TCPL is committed to equal employment opportunities. Applications are sought from all qualified people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, national origin, or ancestry. 

Application Contact

Steve Berman

[email protected]

Apply To

Tippecanoe County Public Library 627 South Street Lafayette, IN 47901

https://tcpl.lib.in.us/library-careers/