Teen Librarian
Kendall Young Library
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.