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City of Edwardsville, IL

Job Title: Youth Services LibrarianEdwardsville Public LibraryAccountability: Head Librarian of Youth ServicesRate of Pay: $46,000 - $62,000 with MLS Degree$41,600 - $52,000 without MLS DegreeFull Time Position &ndash; 40 hours a weekEmployee Medical/Dental/Vision insurance paid 100% with 75% paid family coverageIMRF Pension ParticipationVariety of PTO&middot; Plan, implement, and evaluate library programs and services for patrons ages 0-18 which fulfill the diverse educational, recreational, and personal needs of children and teens, in collaboration with the Head Librarian of Youth Services&middot; Plan and implement programs for teens&middot; Develop annual Summer Reading Program for patrons ages 0-18 with the Head Librarian of Youth Services&middot; Assist Head Librarian of Youth Services with outreach to the community through schools, daycares, other organizations, and participation in special events&middot; Design and prepare library and program-related art materials, i.e.: murals, bulletin boards, posters and decorations&middot; Design and prepare youth programming marketing materials for website, social media, and in-house use. Supervise teen volunteers and organize their scheduling and tasks&middot; Participate in collection development of Juvenile and YA collections&middot; Prepare youth newsletter in coordination with Head Librarian of Youth Services.&middot; Maintain youth webpages on library&rsquo;s website in coordination with Head Librarian of Youth Services&middot; Assist at circulation desk and provide reference, reader&rsquo;s advisory services, and technology assistance as needed&middot; Participate in professional activities, attend continuing education events, and attend meetings&middot; Perform other duties as assignedEducationMasters of Science in Library and Information Sciences from an ALA accredited library school preferred (title and pay range may be reduced from Librarian to Coordinator without MLIS degree). Related education and experience considered. Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required.ExperienceExperience working with children and supervisory abilityExperience in working with teensExperience in programming for children and teensExperience in telling and reading stories for groupsAttends and participates in the Southwest Advocates for Youth Services (S.W.A.Y.S.) and other professional organizationsStrong public service attitude, patience, flexibility, willingness to learn new technology, interest in and knowledge of both classic and current children&rsquo;s literature, ability to select age-appropriate programming, ability to create new programs, good artistic skills, ability to tell stories and assist in puppet plays.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. It is expected that the employee performs these and any other activities which may be assigned or which may occur in the normal course of work. This description is not a contract or guarantee of employmentThe City of Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Notice to all applicants: Residents of the City of Edwardsville may receive preferential consideration for employment if all other employment qualifications are equal.Pay: $41,600.00 - $62,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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Youth Services Librarian - I