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. 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