Under the direction of the Youth Services Manager, serves in a leadership capacity to develop, implement, and evaluate library collections, services programs and outreach activities. A Librarian performs professional library tasks that include reference, readers advisory, programming and assisting customers in the use of technology. This position also contributes to the efficient and responsive daily operations of the Youth Services Division.
Youth Services Librarians at Ames Public Library focus primarily on customer service and collection development, with opportunities to develop and facilitate programming, outreach, and community partnerships. Successful candidates will be creative, engaged, strategic thinkers who are enthusiastic about serving a youth audience (babies through teens / young adults age group) and their respective caregivers.
This is a 40 hour per week position with a schedule that includes 1-2 night shifts per week and 1-2 weekend shifts per month. This position is part of our library’s leadership team and regularly helps maintain building safety and security as a member of our PIC (Person In Charge) team.