Youth Services Librarian
Hours per week: 40-Full time
Employment Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Youth Services Director
Starting pay: $18.00/hour
Benefits include sick time, vacation time, floating holidays, paid holidays, and IMRF pension plan, life insurance, short term disability coverage, as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance
Summary
The Youth Services Librarian II plays a key role in serving the educational, recreational, and informational needs of children, teens, and families within the community. This position is responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs, storytimes, and events; and creating a welcoming, inclusive space for young library users. The librarian works under the Youth Services Director to collaborate with schools, community organizations, and caregivers to support early literacy, lifelong learning, and positive youth development. They utilize special interests or skills to bring unique programs to the youth in our community. Strong skills in programming, outreach, reader’s advisory, and customer service are essential. This position is required to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Experience in a library or related field as well as experience working with children required. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree preferred. An interest in and understanding of children and young adults in order to provide appropriate services is required.
To apply, please fill out an application or send a resume with a cover letter and three references to Christine Gerrish at director@glencarbonlibrary.org.
Applications
We always accept applications and they will be kept on file for six months.
Adult Volunteers
If you are interested in becoming an Adult Library volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application and return it to the library or submit the completed form to gle@glencarbonlibrary.org
Teen Volunteers
Teens need to contact staff about volunteer opportunities to best match teens with the tasks we have available. Parents and guardians should read this letter about our Teen Volunteer program before getting involved in the process.