Indiana Young Readers Center Librarian Job at State of Indiana in Indianapolis

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About The Indiana State Library

The Indiana State Library and Historical Bureau is a public library building, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is the largest public library in the state of Indiana, housing over 60,000 manuscripts. Established in 1934, the library has gathered a large collection of books on a vast variety of topics.

Role Overview

• Participate in activities related to the Indiana Division of the Indiana State Library, including submitting regular blogs, designing displays, participating in stacks maintenance, participating in department meetings, submitting social media posts, and helping with library-wide events and initiatives etc.
• Cover the IYRC (Indiana Young Readers Center) desk as needed with the assistance of the Children’s Consultant, volunteers, and work study students. Create weekly desk schedules for IYRC librarian, as well as Children’s Consultant, volunteers, and work study students, when applicable.
• Manage IYRC volunteers and work study students, when applicable.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the IYRC physical space including but not limited to shelving materials, tidying shelves, organizing toys, maintaining and developing exhibits, and periodic cleaning of toys and exhibits, etc. Report any issues with exhibits, banners, cleaning, etc. and make sure issues are reported to you.
• Oversee IYRC collection development including purchasing and inventory. Orders are usually sent quarterly. (See IYRC Collection Development Guidelines for more info). Materials are purchased using the IYRC federal fund when available.
• Oversee purchase requests for general items or supplies for the IYRC. Supplies may include items for the IYRC, for storytimes, programs, or other use for work. These purchases will come from the IYRC federal fund when available.
• Develop, plan, and oversee programming for youth at the Indiana State Library, including ongoing and new programs (e.g., Statehood Day, summer programs, etc.). Document information and metrics.
• Schedule and organize field trips and tours for youth groups. This includes partnerships with area schools, area homeschool groups, the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office, Indiana State Library staff, group leaders, the Statehouse Education Center, and the Building Manager for room reservations and set-up. Lead field trips and tours, and train other Indiana State Library staff on field trips, to ensure coverage of field trips and tours. Document information and metrics.
• Track all IYRC metrics including but not limited to tours, field trips, programs, storytimes, foot traffic, and kit circulation program and report these to supervisor monthly. Submit monthly narrative activity reports in addition to metrics. Submit weekly constituent report when applicable.
• Manage the Indiana State Library’s circulating kit program, with the assistance of the Children’s Consultant, including the maintenance and development of a variety of kits including but not limited to book club kits, storytime kits, Lego and Duplo kits, Escape Experience kits, and tech kits. This includes checking kits in and out, general maintenance of kits, and the knowledge of and use of the management software for this program.
• Offer webinars or professional conference sessions about the IYRC or the Indiana Center for the Book when appropriate.
• Represent the Indiana State Library at various booths and exhibits throughout the year when appropriate (e.g. Homeschool Convention, State Fair, etc.).
• Maintain the Indiana Children’s Authors and Illustrators website using WordPress. Update lists according to guidelines set for the directory (born in Indiana, lived in Indiana for a significant period, currently lives in Indiana, published works).
• Serve on the Education Outreach Committee to provide support to the committee and assist in promoting resources to students and educators.
• Work with TeachingBooks.net annually to create print materials to promote TeachingBooks.net through the INSPIRE contract. Work with TeachingBooks.net annually to coordinate purchase of new book club kits.
• Manage and respond to all email directed to your state email address, the Indiana Center for the Book email address (icb@library.in.gov), and the Indiana Young Readers Center email address (youngreaderscenter@library.in.gov).
• Represent Indiana in the national Center for the Book network. Participate actively in the network including submitting reports, attending virtual meetings, attending in-person meetings when able, and serving on committees when available. Assess Indiana Center for the Book activities and make strategic decisions about projects and programming including adding new programs or sunsetting others when appropriate.
• In your capacity as the director of the Indiana Center for the Book, maintain, develop, and nurture partnerships with area agencies that have a focus on writing, literacy, literature, local authors, or literary heritage including but not limited to Indiana Humanities, Indy Reads, the Indiana Historical Society, the Indiana Writers Center, public libraries, colleges and universities, poetry organizations, and other state agencies.
• Coordinate Indiana’s presence at the National Book Festival annually.
• Host the annual Gathering of Writers at the Indiana State Library in partnership with the Indiana Writers Center.
• Coordinate the Indiana Statehood Day Essay Contest annually along with Statehood Day events in partnership with the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office.
• Chair the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award including planning meetings, coordinating award cycle duties, publicizing and communicating award information, managing relationships with publishers, releasing a program guide annually, and the development of and retaining committee members.
• Coordinate the Indiana Letters About Literature contest annually including the publication of the annual LAL Anthology, coordinating an annual virtual celebration, promoting the contest, and developing and maintaining relationships with teachers and local authors.
• Collaborate with Children’s Consultant on IYRC programming and children’s literacy initiatives where appropriate.

Salary Statement

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day In The Life

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What You'll Need For Success

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits Of Employment With The State Of Indiana

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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