Youth Services Librarian

Reddick Public Library District • Ottawa, IL

443d • $52,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Reddick Public Library District is seeking a full-time Youth Services Librarian to join their team in Ottawa, Illinois. This role involves planning and supervising programs for children, maintaining the library's collection of children's materials, and managing Youth Services staff. The ideal candidate will be energetic, creative, and professional, with a strong commitment to public service and community engagement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited institution.
• One year or more of library experience working with the public preferred.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish desirable.
• Competency in Microsoft Office products required.
• High level of proficiency using Internet, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to communicate in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plans, presents, and supervises programs for children of all ages.
• Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of children's materials.
• Supervises Youth Services staff including creating schedules, delegating and assigning programs and tasks, conducting staff evaluations, and other related duties as specified by director.
• Maintains department budgets.
• Acts as a reader's advisor and reference librarian for department.
• Creates and assigns displays, book lists, and other promotional materials.
• Assists patrons with use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Fosters positive partnerships with community agencies/organizations.
• Represents the library at community events and in the media as assigned.
• Attends meetings and actively seeks professional development opportunities.
• Recommends policies and procedures related to department.
• Prepares monthly report for director.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Cooperates as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Education Level: Master's degree