The Avon-Washington Township Public Library in Avon, Indiana, currently has a full-time position available for the position of Youth Services Reference Librarian. The Avon-Washington Township Public Library serves a population (est. 57,000 +) that continues to grow in numbers and diversity. The library serves all of Washington Township and the Town of Avon. In 2017, the Town of Avon was named the 17th most livable city in the United States by Money magazine. The Town of Avon and Washington Township maintain several parks with walking/biking trails and many other amenities. Qualifications and skills include but are not limited to: • ALA Masters of Library Science degree or LC 4 certification through the Indiana State Library • Knowledge of collection development in Juvenile literature • Proficient technology skills, with experience using the internet, email and Microsoft products • Excellent Customer service • Excellent verbal and writing skills • Prefer knowledge of Sirsi/Dynix ILS • Programming, story time (with movement, song, finger plays), crafts and STEM-related activities – ages 0 – 4th Grade
Benefits:
• Health and life insurance, retirement benefits and paid leave are included with this position
• Eligible for 9 paid holidays per year
• Eligible for 10 vacation days after first year of employment
• Accrues 9 sick days per year
• Accrues 3 personal days within a calendar year
• Library pays the employee’s 3% distribution to PERF (Public Employees’ Retirement Fund)
• Optional Life Insurance (employee contribute 10% of premium per month)
• Optional participation in Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Access for Heath Savings Account (PPQ), Delta Dental Insurance and VSP Vision Insurance (employee contributes 10% of premium per month for employee-only coverage)
Pay range: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour depending on experience and completion of Masters of Library Science degree. Work week consists of 35 hours per week, 1 evening per week, 1 Saturday a month and occasional Sundays.
Position closes when filled.
Send a cover letter and resume to: Penny Pace-Cannon, Manager, Youth Services Department, Avon-Washington Township Public Library, 498 N. Avon Avenue, Avon, IN 46123 or email to ppace-cannon@avonlibrary.net
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