FW: Iowa Department for the Blind youth librarian position
I have been asked to help circulate the below position at the Iowa
Department for the Blind for a youth librarian. This is a newly formed
position. We really need someone who believes in blind people and enjoys
working with children, teens, and is a good role model for this position.
Come and join our great team to improve the lives of blind Iowans!
Job Posting - Youth Librarian
Iowa Department for the Blind
Iowa Department for the Blind is now hiring for the below Youth Services
Librarian position. Please follow instructions in the "To Apply" section
when applying for this position.
Youth Services Librarian
DATE POSTED:
November 13, 2017
CLOSING DATE:
December 1, 2017
CLASSIFICATION/POSITION NUMBER STATUS: Librarian 1
131-J01-CIRC-01315-002
1 Permanent/Full-Time Position
LOCATION:
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, Iowa
WORK UNIT:
Library
SUPERVISOR:
Sarah Willeford
SHIFT (Hours of Work, Days off): 8:00
am - 4:30 pm, M - F
SALARY:
$42,473.60 - $63,502.40
The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of
Youth Services Librarian for the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped. This position will develop and conduct statewide library
services, programs and outreach activities for children and teens with print
disabilities. The position will also assist in the development of a new
children and teen library space and makerspace.
Essential Functions:
* Develop and conduct all aspects of library services for children and
teens with print disabilities; including their parents, caregivers,
counselors and teachers
* Publicize, plan and conduct outreach and special programs for youth
and families
* Develop and maintain active partnerships with related organizations
to introduce, promote and increase awareness of the library and its youth
services
* Performs youth collection development including selecting, ordering,
weeding and cataloging materials
* Consults with parents/guardians, caregivers, counselors, health care
providers and teachers on the challenges of blind, visually impaired,
physically disabled or learning disabled youth and children
* Travels frequently throughout the state on outreach visits, meetings
with libraries and youth or disability related organizations
* Compiles statistics and reports regarding youth services and tracks
use patterns and data to determine youth services needs
* Assists Department staff and library patrons in the use of
information resources and alternative format library collections
* Provides general library services to patrons; including reference,
readers advisory and technology services
* Assists patrons in the use of equipment, OPAC (Online Public
Catalog), BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) and other library
resources
* Manage patron accounts through the use of the library's integrated
library system and applying National Library Service and library policy and
procedures
* Work regularly scheduled shifts at the Information and Youth Service
Desks
* Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing in the English
language
* Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting
Qualifications:
A Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited school of library
science
Or
An undergraduate degree from an accredited four year college or university
and one year of full time professional librarian or archives experience
(similar to the work indicated in this description)
TO APPLY:
It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human
Resource Enterprise.
Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume and
letter of application to: Iowa Department for the Blind, Sarah Willeford,
Library Director, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-2364 or via
email: sarah.willeford at blind.state.ia.us
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