Youth Services Librarian (Grade School focus)

The Roselle Public Library District Youth Services Department is looking for a passionate and proactive Youth Services Librarian to join our department on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will engage well with others, be a dependable and organized self-starter, have an enthusiastic attitude, exercise good judgment, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. 

Primary duties will involve creating outstanding events and experiences for our community by: 

• Planning and presenting engaging programming for children from birth through sixth grade
• Working with the Youth Services manager to provide direction and implementation of science and technology-based services, programs, materials, and resources, such as 3D printing and science kits 
• Planning and carrying out outreach programs and events
• Providing reference and readers’ advisory assistance on our service desk
• Serving as a Person in Charge when necessary
• Selecting for assigned collection areas

Your innovative ideas will be welcome on our lively Youth Services team as we strive to create an inclusive space that prioritizes quality over quantity. In addition to departmental duties, this staff member will have the opportunity to participate in professional development.

Required

• Minimum one year of relevant volunteer or paid experience, including experience working directly with children, families, and members of the public

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License with access to a safely operating vehicle and proof of automobile insurance

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science highly preferred but may be substituted with a combination of relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree and relevant work experience
• 3-5 years in a public library setting
• Ability to speak multiple languages a plus, particularly Polish or Spanish

Benefits After a short waiting period, benefits include vacation, sick, paid holidays, pro-rated floating holidays, personal time, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Paid Parental Leave, and optional participation in the health, life, dental and vision insurance programs.

Open until filled but preference will be given to applicants who apply on or before January 28.

Please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of (3) three professional references in PDF formatting.

How to Apply

Please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three professional references to the attention of: Karen Delgadillo, Business & Operations Manager

Application Contact

Karen Delgadillo, Business & Operations Manager

[email protected]

Apply To

Roselle Public Library District 40 South Park Street Roselle, IL 60172