Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District is hiring: Elementary School Outr

Can you booktalkany genrefor various grades without breaking a sweat? Do you enjoy making connections with grade school children and their teachers? Do you loveenteringa school like a rock star, with everyone knowing your name?If this sounds like your dream job, then our Elementary School Outreach Librarian just might be the job for you!

As the Elementary School Outreach Librarian, you will:

• make connections and develop relationships with public and private schools in Mount Prospect that serve kids in grades 1-5.
• create programs and presentations for grade schoolers in Mount Prospect, including book talks, STEAM programs, author studies, research presentations, field trips, etc.
• develop and manage services, like Teacher Cards and Book Bags, with other members of the outreach team for elementary school teachers.
• develop assigned collections to ensure that children and their families feel welcomed and valued.
• coordinate a yearly author visit in collaboration with in-house programmers.
• provide reference and readers’ advisory services at the public desk.

SCHEDULE

Full-time, non-exempt. 37.5 hours per week.

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9am to 5pm
• Wednesday 1pm to 9pm
• Friday 9am to 5pm; approximately once every 7 weeks, 11am to 7pm
• Participation in a weekend rotation, approximately once every 4 weekends: Saturday 9am to 5pm & Sunday 11am to 5pm

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, and vision benefits are offered. Part of the total compensation package also includes paid time off benefits (paid holidays, vacation time, personal days, and sick leave), participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension plan, 457 retirement savings plan, pet insurance and a commuter transit benefit.

PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the Department Head, the Elementary School Outreach Librarian facilitates the development, coordination, implementation, and assessment of outreach services to elementary schools within the community. This position builds relationships with the children (1st-5th grade), school librarians, teachers, and other school staff, located within the elementary schools. The Elementary School Outreach Librarian also creates and evaluates content for programming, collection development, in addition to providing readers advisory and reference services on the public service desk.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school required (or equivalent education and/or work experience). Prior work experience with children and children’s programming and/or outreach desirable.

Mount Prospect Public Library, Cook County