The Lake Forest Library, Lake Forest, IL, is seeking an energetic, creative, and service-oriented Youth Librarian to work with children from birth through 8th grade. Applicants should have 2+ years experience in a public library setting and experience developing and delivering innovative and creative STEM and technology (e.g., coding, robotics) programs, story times, summer reading clubs, and Library-wide programs.

Position Details

Part Time, 14–16 hours per week, including nights and weekends.

Earns pro-rata vacation and sick leave.

Salary: $21/hour.

Position opened until filled.

Duties

• Plans, presents, and supervises programs for children preschool through age 11. Supervises other staff presenting programs and events.
• Develops, selects, and maintains library collection of books, magazines, AV, and other children’s materials as assigned.
• Acts as a reader’s advisor and reference librarian for children’s department.
• Conducts library orientation, tours and visits to the library for groups of children and caregivers.
• Creates bibliographies, bulletin boards, book displays, and other publicity materials relating to children and tweens.
• Assists patrons with basic information regarding use of library materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintains a working relationship with teachers, librarians, and other staff within area schools and community agencies/organizations serving children.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with co-workers, staff of other libraries, and the general public.
• Cooperates as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations.

Required Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA accredited graduate school.
• Two years’ experience working with youth and/or teens and knowledge of youth and teen literature and services.
• Intermediate to advanced computer and information technology skills.
• Knowledge of the theories, principles and techniques of librarianship.
• Ability to translate children’s needs and interests into effective library services and programs.
• Ability to work independently to develop, plan, and organize programs and services for children.
• Ability to relate to co-workers in a positive and responsive manner.
• Ability to exercise tact, leadership and judgment and coordinate, plan and administer for quality library service to the community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

How to apply

Send resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Lorie Rohrer, Head of Children’s, at lrohrer@lakeforestlibrary.org or c/o Lake Forest Library, 360 East Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL 60045. No phone calls. Position open until filled.

The Lake Forest Library is located in the Northeast suburbs of Chicago. The Library’s mission is to inspire life-long learning, promote the free and respectful exchange of ideas, and build community. See our website at www.lakeforestlibrary.org.