[rehab] FW: Youth librarian posting at the Iowa Department for the Blind

Sun Nov 26 19:35:29 UTC 2017

Hi,

This is a great job with a great agency.  Please apply.

Dick Davis

*From:* Shawn Mayo [mailto:shawnmmayo at gmail.com]
*Sent:* Sunday, November 26, 2017 10:34 AM
*To:* jobs at nfbnet.org; rehab at nfbnet.org
*Cc:* ddavis at blindinc.org; pallen at lcb-ruston.com; jdeden at cocenter.org;
dwenzel at blindinc.org; shawnmmayo at gmail.com
*Subject:* Youth librarian posting at the Iowa Department for the Blind

I have been asked to help circulate the below position at the Iowa
Department for the Blind for a  youth librarian. This is a newly formed
position.   We really need someone who believes in blind  people and enjoys
working with children, teens, and is a good role model for this position.
Come and join our great team to improve the lives of blind Iowans!
Job Posting - Youth Librarian

*Iowa Department for the Blind*

Iowa Department for the Blind is now hiring for the below Youth Services
Librarian position.  Please follow instructions in the “To Apply” section
when applying for this position.

*Youth Services Librarian*

*DATE POSTED:*
           November
13, 2017

*CLOSING
DATE:
*December
1, 2017

*CLASSIFICATION/POSITION NUMBER STATUS:             *Librarian 1

      131-J01-CIRC-01315-002

                       1
Permanent/Full-Time Position

*LOCATION:*
               Iowa
Department for the Blind

                        524
Fourth Street

Des Moines, Iowa

*WORK UNIT:*
                                                                         Library

*SUPERVISOR: *
            Sarah
Willeford

*SHIFT (Hours of Work, Days off):                                       *8:00
am - 4:30 pm, M – F

*SALARY:*
                 $42,473.60
- $63,502.40

The Iowa Department for the Blind is seeking applicants for the position of
Youth Services Librarian for the Iowa Library for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped.  This position will develop and conduct statewide library
services, programs and outreach activities for children and teens with
print disabilities.  The position will also assist in the development of a
new children and teen library space and makerspace.

*Essential Functions:*

   - Develop and conduct all aspects of library services for children and
   teens with print disabilities; including their parents, caregivers,
   counselors and teachers
   - Publicize, plan and conduct outreach and special programs for youth
   and families
   - Develop and maintain active partnerships with related organizations to
   introduce, promote and increase awareness of the library and its youth
   services
   - Performs youth collection development including selecting, ordering,
   weeding and cataloging materials
   - Consults with parents/guardians, caregivers, counselors, health care
   providers and teachers on the challenges of blind, visually impaired,
   physically disabled or learning disabled youth and children
   - Travels frequently throughout the state on outreach visits, meetings
   with libraries and youth or disability related organizations
   - Compiles statistics and reports regarding youth services and tracks
   use patterns and data to determine youth services needs
   - Assists Department staff and library patrons in the use of information
   resources and alternative format library collections
   - Provides general library services to patrons; including reference,
   readers advisory and technology services
   - Assists patrons in the use of equipment, OPAC (Online Public Catalog),
   BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) and other library resources
   - Manage patron accounts through the use of the library’s integrated
   library system and applying National Library Service and library policy and
   procedures
   - Work regularly scheduled shifts at the Information and Youth Service
   Desks
   - Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing in the English
   language
   - Ability to work autonomously and in a team setting

*Qualifications:*

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited school of library
science

Or

An undergraduate degree from an accredited four year college or university
and one year of full time professional librarian or archives experience
(similar to the work indicated in this description)

*TO APPLY:*

It is the policy of the Department for the Blind to conduct background
checks on all finalist candidates prior to any offer of employment.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral
requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human
Resource Enterprise.

Persons who wish to be considered for this position must submit a resume
and letter of application to:  Iowa Department for the Blind, Sarah
Willeford, Library Director, 524 Fourth Street, Des Moines, IA  50309-2364
or via email:  sarah.willeford at blind.state.ia.us

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Phone: 515-281-1333
E-mail: information at blind.state.ia.us

Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

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