Youth Services Reference Associate

Are you someone who loves working with young people and their caregivers? Are you kind, creative, collaborative, and excited to provide the best service possible to library patrons and your fellow teammates? 

Lake Villa District Library is seeking a part-time Youth Services Reference Associates to join us. This dynamic role involves assisting patrons with reference, reader’s advisory and various technologies; handling collection development responsibilities; assisting with outreach; planning and conducting programs; and more. 

Excellent communication skills and team skills are a must, as are proficiency with technology and adaptability to change. An interest in youth and/or young adult literature is strongly preferred. A healthy sense of humor is a necessity!

This position reports to the Head of Youth Services. It involves collaboration with Youth Services staff as well as staff in other departments.

See www.lvdl.org/jobs for full job description.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with one year of previous experience working with children and/or young adults, OR LTA or Associate’s degree with two years of public library experience and experience working with children and/or young adult preferred.  
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with technology (particularly Microsoft Office applications).
• Ability to work a schedule including evening and weekend hours.
• Access to transportation.

How to Apply

To Apply

Email cover letter, resume and application (available at www.lvdl.org/jobs) to [email protected]. Include subject line – YS Associate.

Applications can also be mailed to Julie Binkley, Administrative Services Manager, Lake Villa District Library, 140 N. Munn Rd., Lindenhurst, IL  60046, or dropped off at the library at the Circulation Desk.

Apply To

Lake Villa District Library 140 N. Munn Rd. Lindenhurst, IL 60046