Youth Services Librarian

**Primary Responsibilities **

• Plan and implement programs of interest to the community, with a focus on preschool, kindergarten, and outreach

• Provide reference and readers' advisory assistance

• Participate in the collection development process by maintaining budget, selecting, and weeding materials in assigned areas

• Provide instruction on the Library’s digital offerings and e-sources to patrons & staff

• Keep current on age-appropriate materials for youth

• Create attractive and interesting displays and bibliographies

• Stay current regarding library technology and trends

Qualifications

• Master’s in Library Science 

• Experience working with children required

• Library experience in Youth Services preferred

• Ability to work with children in an individual and group setting

• Open-minded and flexible team player 

Salary/Classification/Hours

• $22.95 - $25.48/hour, depending on qualifications

• Full-time, non-exempt, 37.5 hours/week

• Days, evenings, and weekends

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Plan

• Participation in IMRF

• Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Paid Parental Leave benefits

**Physical Demands/Work Environment **

• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds
• Must be able to travel to meetings, trainings, outreach, and places in the community

To Apply: Submit BPLD application, resume, and cover letter at www.bartlettlibrary.org.

Position is open until filled.  No phone calls, please.

Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply

Please submit BPLD employment application, cover letter, and resume to [email protected]

[email protected]

Apply To

https://www.bartlettlibrary.org/about/employment_ys_lib.html