Positions Available:
Youth & Young Adult Services Librarian
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Daytime, evening, and weekend hours required, exact schedule to be determined.
Salary/Benefits: $23-28/hour DOQ
The Hinsdale Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative, service-oriented Youth and Young Adult Services Librarian to fill a full-time position. Qualified candidates will enjoy interacting with children and their families, have excellent communication and customer service skills, appreciate children’s literature, and work well in a team environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience providing outreach and programs to older elementary and middle schoolers.
Responsibilities include:
- Plan and implement programs of interest to children and caregivers, with a focus on school outreach
- Participate in the collection development process by maintaining, selecting, and weeding materials in assigned areas
- Keep current on age-appropriate materials for youth
- Provide reference and readers’ advisory assistance
- Participate in Library special events
Requirements:
- ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science preferred; current enrollment in a Library Science Master’s program or a Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated equivalent experience will be considered
- Experience working with children required
- Knowledge of children’s and YA literature and library programming preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexible team player
Applications accepted until September 11, 2024.
Send resume, letter of application, and 3 references to Lisa Winchell,
Youth & Young Adult Services Manager, lwinchell@hinsdalelibrary.info.
Youth & Young Adult Services Library Assistant
Hours: 17.5 hours/week
Daytime, evening, and weekend hours required, exact schedule to be determined.
Salary/Benefits: $17.50-$21/hour DOQ
The Hinsdale Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, creative,
service-oriented Youth and Young Adult Services Library Assistant to fill a part-time position.
Qualified candidates will enjoy interacting with children and their families, have excellent communication and customer service skills, appreciate children’s literature, and work well in a team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Youth Services desk duties, including readers’ advisory
- Creating, preparing, and performing storytimes along with other youth programming
- Outreach services to schools, and other community partners
- Participate in library special events
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, LTA certificate/certification, or equivalent in experience required.
• Knowledge of children’s and YA literature, information searching, library programming, and current library technology preferred.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Send resume, a letter of application, and 3 references to:
Lisa Winchell, Youth & Young Adult Services Manager, lwinchell@hinsdalelibrary.info
Hinsdale Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.