Youth Services Librarian

Are you a librarian who enjoys finding the perfect book for a reluctant reader and believes that a library should be filled with opportunities for learning, laughing, and sharing stories? Our public library is seeking an enthusiastic, fun-loving professional to join our dynamic Youth Services team. If you are ready to channel your expertise into a rewarding role where your creativity is celebrated, your love of learning is shared, and your impact is felt daily by an enthusiastic community, we want you on our team!

The person in this position will work with the Youth Services team to: develop and manage collections for children that meet the needs of the community; create engaging story times and programming for a diverse community of families and children from birth through 8th grade; ignite a love of reading, exploration, and learning; educate and support parents, caregivers, teachers, and children with reference, reader’s advisory, and technology assistance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: understanding of and ability to apply collection development philosophies and principles; working knowledge of books, authors, popular culture, and media for children; experience presenting engaging and diverse story times and programming for children and families; excellent written and oral communication skills; experience assisting children and adults with library resources; excellent customer service skills; and enjoyment of working with children, parents, and caregivers.

Scheduling includes daytime, evening, and weekend shifts. Must be flexible for scheduling to support programs and events and serve at public service points in the library and in the community.

Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage; participation in IMRF pension plan; availability of 457 retirement plans; and a generous paid time off plan.

Requirements: Master's Degree in Library Science from ALA-Accredited institution

Algonquin Area Public Library District
2600 Harnish Drive
Algonquin , IL 60102

Algonquin Area Public Library District, McHenry County

37.5 hours/week; day, evening, and weekend hours

$27.98-$30/hour ($54,561 - $58,500 annually), depending on qualifications, experience and internal compensation equity.