Youth Services Specialist

Addison Public Library • Addison, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Addison Public Library seeks a customer-focused Children's Librarian to help connect patrons with their interests and information needs. In this role, you will provide exceptional patron experiences at the Youth Services desk, plan and deliver children's programming, lead Storytime, respond to one-on-one meeting requests, and design and implement craft kits. Our Specialists support a learning culture and are expected to share their expertise with coworkers. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on special projects and participate in library-wide committees.

Requirements

• Customer-focused
• Knowledge of child development, developmental milestones, and literacy
• Passion for working with children and connecting them to books
• Excellent researcher who stays current with pop culture and publishing trends
• Knowledge of tools and techniques to provide readers' advisory and references
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Patience and professionalism to guide others
• Comfortable engaging with people of various ages, cultures, and abilities
• Two years of experience working with children

Nice To Haves

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution
• Enrollment in an ALA-accredited library science graduate program
• Fluent in both Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patron experiences at the Youth Services desk
• Plan and deliver children's programming
• Lead Storytime
• Respond to one-on-one meeting requests
• Design and implement craft kits
• Share expertise with coworkers
• Work on special projects
• Participate in library-wide committees

Benefits

• Educational opportunities
• Encouragement for professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid time off (three weeks of paid vacation, 15 hours of paid personal business time, and sick leave)
• Employee Assistance Plan with free telemedicine

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level