Youth Services Librarian

4 weeks ago

Hammond, United States Hammond Public Library Full time

**JOB ANNOUNCEMENT**

HAMMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY

564 State Street

Hammond, IN 46320

**TITLE**: Youth Services Librarian

**REQUIREMENTS**:
Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and eligibility for a Librarian Certificate 4 in Indiana or an equivalent combination of education, with an emphasis on service to children, and related library experience.

Knowledge of or experience with children's library materials, services and programs.

Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the public. Broad reading background. Good typing and keyboarding skills. Computer literacy.

Ability to organize and supervise. Flexibility in work schedule.

**LOCATION**: Youth Services

**SALARY**:$39,008

**USUAL HOURS**:Full Time38 hours per week - Including weekends

**MAJOR TASKS**:Plan, implement and evaluate youth programs and services. Extend service to the community through visits to schools, childcare centers, and community organizations.

Develop and maintain collection through selection, receiving and weeding materials.

Answer informational and directional questions placed in person or by telephone. Assist patrons in locating information and materials. Schedule, monitor and assist Internet users. Assist patrons in use of computers, OPAC, and Youth Computer. Provide Reader’s Advisory service.

Keep well informed of development in the library field through reading and participation in professional activities and meetings.

Register borrowers and assign statistical categories. Prepare bibliographies and informational materials.

Select books for topical displays and create bulletin board and room displays. Provide books for delivery to participating youth outreach groups.

Assume responsibility for location in absence of direct supervisor. Know Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, administrative memos, and Union Contract.

Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

**DATE AVAILABLE**:Immediately

**SUPERVISOR**:Head of Youth Services

**APPLICATION **Those interested in this position should send their résumé and cover letter to Cornell White, Administrative Services Manager.

*NOTE: This is not a detailed description of every task and the Library may add or change the tasks.

Pay: $43,452.77 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

- Adults
- Children

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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