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Teen Librarian

Kendall Young Library

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 23rd, 2017

Wages

$34,000.00 to $38,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Webster City, IA

Hours

40.00

MLS

Preferred

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

Social

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Job Description

Seeking an enthusiastic, creative, tech-savvy, service-oriented Teen Librarian to join the staff at Kendall
Young Library. You will plan and coordinate teen programming (grades 6-12) and be responsible for
teen collection development. Additionally, this position provides reference services for adults and teens;
helps patrons use our digital and physical resources; and handles publicity for the library.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teen Services

  • Plan and staff teen programs, including the after-school Teen Lounge program.
  • Coordinate the Teen Summer and Winter Reading Programs.
  • Develop and maintain the Teen collection based on reviews, evaluation of current collection, and patron requests.
  • Actively work at outreach to the area middle and high schools as well as other teen serving organizations.
  • Advocate for the importance of teen library services in the community.

Reference

  • Work the Reference Desk 20-25 hours per week providing reference and readers’ advisory service to adults and teens.
  • Assist patrons with computers and printers.
  • Instruct patrons in use of library resources, particularly accessing online resources with digital devices.
  • Assist patrons with genealogy searches and use of the library’s local history collection and digital newspaper archive.
  • Promote library services through tours, demonstrations, talks, and displays.
  • Maintain confidentiality in all patron and staff interactions.
  • Serve as the “person in charge” in the absence of a Supervisor.
  • Perform copy cataloging of various formats.
  • Collaborate with the Reference team and a library staff of 18 (10 FTE).

Publicity

  • Manage social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube) for the library to engage the community and promote the library and its services.
  • Create publicity materials for the library, including flyers, email newsletters, press releases, and newspaper columns.
  • Manage and update content on the website.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Additional Info & Requirements

Benefits: Vacation and sick leave (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 7 paid holidays and 12 sick days
per year), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System) and contribution towards health
insurance.

  • Knowledge of current developments, trends, practices and philosophy in library services,
    especially teen services.
  • Basic understanding of adolescent development and issues facing teens and tweens.
  • Knowledge of teen literature and programming.
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills.
  • Presentation or training experience.
  • Experience with library computer technology.
  • High level of computer skills. Experience with MS Office Professional (particularly Publisher),
    Facebook, Instagram and Twitter required.
  • Flexibility and excellent customer service attitude.
  • Spanish language ability is a plus.

The Community

Kendall Young Library is a forward-thinking, rural library rooted in a rich history in Webster City,
Iowa. As a smaller library (town population around 8,000), our staff have the opportunity to work on a
wide variety of projects and tasks.

Website
www.kylib.org

HR Info

Send a cover letter, resume, essay (see below) and 3 references to Ketta Lubberstedt-Arjes, Interim
Library Director, at kettala@kylib.org

This position requires an essay. Please write and submit an essay (no more than 500 words) describing
the attributes of an exemplary Teen Librarian.

Posted Aug 3, 2017