Librarian (Teen And Young Adult Services)
About The Position
The City of Dickinson is seeking a creative, customer-focused Teen & Young Adult Services Librarian to inspire lifelong learning and build meaningful community connections. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, assisting patrons with technology and research, planning and coordinating programs for teens and young adults, promoting library services, and supporting collection development. The position also includes troubleshooting computer issues, creating content for publications and the website, conducting community outreach, and supervising library assistants during evening and weekend hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Education, Humanities, Library Science, or a related field
- One to three years of public library, technical services, circulation, customer service, or related experience preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered
- Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Valid Driver's License
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and occasional special events
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform duties requiring standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with teens and young adults is highly desirable
- Master of Library Science (MLS)
- North Dakota Library Media Certification (LM03)
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional customer service at the circulation desk
- Assist patrons with technology, research, and library resources
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate programs and activities for teens and young adults
- Promote and market library services, resources, and events
- Provide readers' advisory services and recommend materials
- Assist with collection development and maintenance
- Troubleshoot basic computer hardware and software issues
- Maintain records and statistics within the integrated library system
- Create publications, promotional materials, and website content
- Conduct community outreach and build partnerships that support library services
- Supervise and provide guidance to library assistants during evening and weekend hours
- Assist with administrative duties including reports, correspondence, and departmental records
- Support library operations and provide backup assistance as needed
Benefits
- 80%–100% City-paid health insurance
- Optional dental/vision/life coverage
- 13 paid holidays
- NDPERS retirement with optional 457 plan
- Generous leave
- Discounted West River Community Center membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
