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- $33.90 - $43.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Relocation assistance
- Dental insurance

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Teen Librarian - Children's Services

Champaign Public Library -
Champaign, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$33.90 - $43.28 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication
Team supervision
In-person customer service
Database searching for reference services
Experience working with high schoolers
Social media platforms
Driver's License
Master's degree in library science
Customer engagement
Master of Library & Information Science
Productivity software
Research assistance for reference services
Working with youth
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Description

Under the supervision of the Children’s Service Manager, develops programs and services for teens and preteens, ages 11-18. The Teen Librarian creates an environment that attracts and invites teens and children to use the library. Cultivates relationships with middle and high school teachers and librarians; presents programs of interest to teens; assists customers of all ages at public service desks with information and reference questions; assists and instructs customers with their use of library computers, personal electronic devices, and other technologies; and performs collection management duties focused on materials of interest to teens.

Schedule includes a mix of daytime, evening, and weekend hours.

Open until filled, with first review of applicants on August 10, 2026.

Examples of Duties

Designs, implements, and evaluates public programming and community engagement activities for teens and those that work with teens
Leads the daily Teen Lounge creative efforts, preparation, and provision of teen appropriate enrichment activities
Assists with training of volunteers and staff
Develops and maintains effective relationships with schools, community groups, agencies and non-profits that target teens in order to plan and deliver programs and services that meet local teen needs and interests
Provides collection development for all formats of teen material collections
Assists and advises customers with their use of library resources in all formats
Assists with questions on software, makerspace tools, and other technology related needs to customers of all ages
Maintains current awareness of developments in technology as they relate to libraries and library users, including knowledge of mobile and handheld devices
Answers informational and reference questions for customers of all ages
Merchandises books and other library materials to enhance their appeal and promote their use
Contributes to the library’s webpage, newsletter, and social media
Participates in departmental and library committees
Attends and participates in professional activities, conferences, and committees, including on-site and virtual professional development opportunities and training
Assists with monitoring and correcting customer behavior to ensure a safe and welcoming environment
Participates in departmental and library-wide training and activities, including technology and safety training
Provides excellent internal and external customer service
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Exceptional customer service skills and enthusiasm for working with teens
Ability to identify and translate teen needs and interests into effective library services and programs
Knowledge of current reading, viewing and listening interests of teens
Effective interpersonal relationships with teens and the adults who work with teens
Ability to work with library customers and staff in a consistently friendly, respectful, and efficient manner
Excellent computer and technology skills, including use of the Internet, computers, mobile devices, and social media
Ability to issue guidance and ensure compliance with the Library’s Rules of Conduct and policies
Ability to locate information and answer customer questions using bibliographic searching tools, print, and electronic reference materials
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team within the department and the library as a whole, including leading and coordinating the work of others
Ability to recognize and set priorities, and to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations
Knowledge of professional-level library practices, and an interest in keeping up with developments within the field
Proficiency with workplace productivity software, including skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule
Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and to vary work schedules
Ability to maintain a varied schedule, including day, evening, and weekend rotations
Good vision and hearing to effectively engage with customers
Manual dexterity to operate computer, phone, and maker space equipment
Physical ability to lift library materials weighing up to 40 pounds, setup for events, and to push fully loaded carts of library materials
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving history, and personal automobile for job-related transportation
Satisfactory pre-employment background check

Acceptable Experience and Training

Master of Library Science degree (MLS) from ALA-accredited institution required
Customer service experience in a public library experience preferred
Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is helpful
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Vacation Leave Accrual

4.3846 hours per bi-weekly pay period for the 1st year (114 hours, or three 38-hour weeks)
5.8462 hours per bi-weekly pay period for the 2nd through 7th years (152 hours, or four 38-hour weeks)
7.3077 hours per bi-weekly pay period for the 8th and succeeding years (190 hours, or five 38-hour weeks)

Sick Leave

98.8 hours per year, accruing at 3.8 hours per pay period.

Sick Leave can be used as soon as accrued, according to the guidelines in the Staff Handbook.

Holidays
The Library is closed on the following nine (9) days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. With the exception of Easter Sunday, all of these days are paid holidays. The Library will remain open for Juneteenth and staff members will receive a floating holiday.

Health Insurance
Health insurance is available for the employee, with 100% less a small cost share paid by employee of the premium paid by the Library. Dependent coverage is available; the Library pays 50% of the premium, and the employee pays the remainder. If selected, health insurance benefits are effective on the first day of employment. Open enrollment for health insurance is typically in February with a March 1 effective date.

Dental & Vision Insurance
Dental insurance and Vision insurance plans are available, with the employee responsible for the entire monthly premium. Details can be provided upon request. Please note dental coverage starts on the first of the month after 30 days of service. For example: If your start date is July 21, your coverage will start August 1. Open enrollment for Vision & Dental insurance is typically in December with a January 1 effective date.

Life Insurance
The Library pays for $12,000 of coverage. Optional Supplemental Life for employee and dependents is available; details are available from the Business Office.

Employee Assistance Program
The Library provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program. The cost of this service is paid entirely by the Library. Employees or their family members may arrange for counseling sessions on any area of concern, personal or professional.

Retirement
Library employees participate in IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) a defined benefit pension plan.
Employees contribute 4.5% of salary tax deferred, and are vested in the plan after ten years. The Library
provides an employer contribution that is calculated annually.

Deferred Compensation Plans
Library employees are offered the opportunity to invest in a 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement plan.

Flexible Spending
Employees may choose to set aside pre-tax payroll dollars to pay for annual allowable medical, child care,
and adoption expenses.

Details about the plans will be provided to new employees during their orientation.

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