City of Bettendorf

Bettendorf Public Library Young Adult Librarian – Information Librarian Open Position

The Bettendorf Public Library is looking for an innovative and energetic librarian passionate about providing outstanding service to teens. This position includes 28 hours/week in Youth Services Department and 12 hours per week in the Information Services Department. Responsibilities include: performing all aspects of young adult library service from collection development to outreach and including programming, answering reference questions and readers’ advisory requests for children, teens and adults, instructing patrons in the use of Library Resources, selecting music for teens and adults, recruiting and training teen volunteers, assisting with Children’s Programming when needed.

Requirements are: Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with 2-4 years of progressively more responsible work in a public library setting, professional experience in a young adult library setting is preferred, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, webpage construction and social networking sites, internet and library databases.

This is a full time position with the Bettendorf Public Library in the City of Bettendorf. Hours include some nights and alternate weekends. Starting salary is $19.3911 per hour ($40,333.48 annually). Interested applicants can pick up applications at the following location: City Hall 1609 State Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 Applicants may also print an application off the website at http://www.bettendorf.org/. Applicants must include a completed application and resume for this position. Deadline for applications is Friday, December 14, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. All applications must be returned to Bettendorf City Hall.