Southwest Branch Librarians - Adult/Children's/Teen

Full Time
Bloomington, IN 47403
Posted
Job description

Come grow with us! We are now hiring Librarians for our new Branch.


The Southwest Branch Librarians at Monroe County Public Library joins a team of passionate librarians and library professionals who embrace and deliver innovative programs and services to attract and serve a diverse population.

The unique amenities of our new branch and grounds are designed to provide a welcoming interactive space for everyone in the community to enjoy. Features include a dedicated Children’s space, Teen space, an Adult/all-ages collaborative space, a teaching kitchen, and an outdoor amphitheater. It is strategically located close to one of Bloomington’s three middle schools with access to trails and a nearby community forest.

MCPL serves a vibrant and energetic community and enjoys remarkable support from Monroe County’s 140,000 citizens. Our operating budget is $12 million.
  • The Downtown Library is located 2 blocks from Indiana University’s Sample Gates and right in the heart of Bloomington
  • The Ellettsville Branch is located 8 miles from the Downtown Library in the town of Ellettsville with its own unique community and culture
  • The Southwest Branch is 4 miles from downtown Bloomington, right off the B-Line Trail

Located in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana, the Library enjoys strong support in a community that values education, arts, culture, diversity, and civic engagement. Learn more at http://www.visitbloomington.com/

These positions develop, plan, implement and promote weekly programs. This includes events, displays, online content, and other interactive opportunities for a diverse audience of patrons. The successful candidate possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with patrons, employees and outside contacts and is consistently pleasant, positive, and responsive to a diverse public and staff.

Teen Librarian

Responsibilities include engaging in outreach activities to youth serving organizations, and assisting in the development of high-quality readers’ advisory services, both at the Library and in the community. Responsible for building collaborative relationships and engaging teens with a positive and enthusiastic approach.

Children’s Librarian

The ideal candidate is knowledgeable about library trends for children aged 0-12 and their caregivers and is passionate about providing early literacy experiences in a library setting. This role is responsible for proactively ensuring library services reach current and new audiences and for delivering innovative programs and services to attract and serve a diverse population.

Adult Librarian

The candidate’s knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm will serve to proactively connect with individuals and organizations and provide patron service at Library service points as well as participate in community organizations, events, and initiatives. Responsibilities include engaging the community by providing reference and reader’s advisory services while specializing in creating programs and events that support our patrons.

Fluency in a second language is considered helpful.

Requirements

Requires an MLS from an ALA accredited college or university. One year of related library experience required, and one year of working with community engagement, programming, and professional leadership is preferred. Indiana Public Library (LPL) Certification – Librarian Level 3 is required.

Pay Grade |Hours |Compensation

Pay Grade 118

Full-Time (37.5 Hrs./Wk.).

Starting hourly wage begins at $21.37 | Compensation is commensurate with relevant experience/expertise.

Benefits

Generous paid time off plan (vacation/sick/holidays). Full employer-paid contributions (14.2%) to the Indiana Public Employee Retirement plan (PERF). Employer-Paid Wellness Clinic, life/ADD/LTD insurance and Employer-Employee shared-cost Medical (PPO & HSA plan options) and dental. Employee-paid voluntary benefit options such as vision, voluntary life and critical care insurance.

Click here to view the full Community Engagement Librarian (all audiences) job description.


Benefits

401k, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision






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