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Job Description

Kendall Young Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, tech-savvy, service-oriented Teen Librarian to join our staff.  The Teen Librarian plans and coordinates teen programming (grades 6-12) and is 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 15-18 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with staff as a member of a 3-person Reference team and a library staff of 19 (10 FTE).

Publicity
• Manage social media accounts (Facebook, 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

Preference given to applications received by June 1.

Experience
• Experience working with the public required.
• Prior experience working with teens highly preferred.
• Previous library, bookstore or teaching experience preferred.

Other Skills Needed
• 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, and Twitter required.
• Flexibility and excellent customer service attitude are necessary.

The Community

Kendall Young Library is a forward-thinking, rural library rooted in a rich history in Webster City, Iowa (population around 8,000). Learn more about the library at www.kylib.org and more about Webster City at www.webstercity.com

HR Info

Angie Martin-Schwarze, director@kylib.org

Send a cover letter, resume, essay (see below) and 3 references to Angie Martin-Schwarze, Library Director, at director@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.