Professional Youth Services Librarian

6 days ago


East Chicago, Indiana, United States East Chicago Public Library Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Youth Services Librarian to join our team at the East Chicago Public Library. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional service to children and young adults, as well as supporting the development of our youth services department.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Development and Implementation
    • Assist in planning, organizing, and presenting programs and events for children and teens, including story times, summer reading activities, and special events.
    • Supervise program presentations by youth service assistants and coordinate with other library services and functions.
  • Reference and Reader's Advisory Service
    • Provide reference and reader's advisory service to children, teens, parents/guardians, and teachers using a variety of materials and formats.
    • Evaluate materials and services, and assist in the selection of materials for library acquisition and weeding the collection.
  • Collection Development and Maintenance
    • Assist in the development and maintenance of the youth services collection, including weeding and selection of materials.
  • Community Outreach and Engagement
    • Promote library use, especially programs and services for children and teens, and maintain a positive view of the library, staff, and administration.
    • Interpret ECPL policy and procedures to the public in a customer-responsive manner.
  • Administrative and Technical Responsibilities
    • Prepare monthly reports as required, and maintain accurate records and statistics.
    • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Education and Experience
    • Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited university with a concentration in children's and young adult services.
  • License and Certification
    • Library Certification 5 or higher, and possession of a valid Indiana driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
  • Skills and Abilities
    • Knowledge of principles and practices of current librarianship, leadership, motivation, and coordination of workflow.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to delegate work effectively.
    • Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines, establish and maintain effective working relationships, and work independently.
    • Knowledge of children's and young adult materials, analytical ability to understand and solve reference questions, and ability to work in a team setting.


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