Youth Services Library Associate - Digital Services; Part-Time

The McHenry Public Library District is seeking an on-site Youth Services Library Associate - Digital Services with experience in creating digital resources, managing social media, or providing tech training. This individual is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service to library patrons through two main ways: at our questions desk, providing basic reader’s advisory and addressing technology questions; and creating digital services, resources, and training foryouth and teens.

This position will also be responsible for updating and maintaining sections of our website and social media channels. The salary for this position ranges between $17.00 and $19.57 per hour, depending on qualifications.

This position requires a flexible schedule to work a combination of days, weeknights, and weekends.

• Includes IMRF (Pension Plan) and PTO benefits.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Implements digital services and resources specifically for youth and teen audiences, ensuring age-appropriate content, interfaces and accessibility for youth patrons and their caregivers.
• Collaborates with the marketing department and public services staff to promote library digital resources, devices, and services for youth and teens through multiple mediums including in person, on the Library website, on social media, and through print materials.
• Creates and delivers instruction and training on digital services, devices, and resources to youth and teens through various means, including print materials, one-on-one technical help, group training, information sessions, and online tutorials.
• Plans and delivers engaging technology-based programs for youth patrons and their families, including makerspace-style workshops, digital material creation, or database instructional sessions.
• Supports Youth Services staff in providing patrons with user instruction on digital services, devices, and resources.
• Answers reference questions and provides basic reader’s advisory in person, by telephone, chat, or by email in a prompt, courteous, and confidential manner.
• Maintains knowledge of current and popular youth and teen literature and other media.
• Keeps current with print and online reference and reader advisory resources to answer patron questions competently.

• Associate’s degree, LTA or equivalent coursework/ and previous library experience;
  Bachelor’s degree desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient technology skills, including Microsoft Windows and Office applications, Google Suite applications, Internet, eReaders/tablets, online video conferencing/sharing platforms, and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Knowledge and appreciation of popular materials for youth and teens.
• Understanding of the recreational and educational needs of today’s youth and teens.
• Ability to complete detailed work accurately, efficiently, and on time with minimal supervision.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments independently or as a team.
• Experience with social media, coding, website design, and/or makerspace technology is desirable.
• Bilingual skills (Spanish or Polish) are desirable.

McHenry Public Library District participates in E-Verify. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

McHenry Public Library District

809 Front Street

McHenry , IL 60050

McHenry Public Library District, McHenry County

Flexible day shift hours Monday-Friday, and occasional evening/weekend hours during special events.

$17.00 and $19.57 per hour DOQ and organizational equity