in.gov is hiring : Indiana Young Readers Center Librarian in Indianapolis

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, housing over 60,000 manuscripts. Established in 1934, the library has gathered a large collection of books on a wide variety of topics.

Role Overview

As the Director of the Indiana Center for the Book and the Indiana Young Readers Center, you will lead programming, collection development, and outreach for youth and authors, represent the library at state and national events, maintain the Indiana Children’s Authors and Illustrators website, coordinate teaching materials, respond to email, and chair awards and contests.

Responsibilities

• 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 desk as needed with the assistance of the Children’s Consultant, volunteers, and work study students; create weekly desk schedules for IYRC librarian, Children’s Consultant, volunteers, and work study students.
• Manage IYRC volunteers and work study students.
• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the IYRC physical space including shelving, cleaning, toys, exhibits, and report any issues.
• Oversee IYRC collection development including purchasing and inventory; order quarterly using the IYRC federal fund when available.
• Oversee purchase requests for general items or supplies for the IYRC 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; partner with schools, homeschool groups, the Indiana Statehouse Tour Office, and the Building Manager for reservations and set‑up; lead field trips and train staff on coverage.
• Track all IYRC metrics including tours, field trips, programs, storytimes, foot traffic, kit circulation, and report monthly; submit weekly constituent reports when applicable.
• Manage the Indiana State Library’s circulating kit program, maintaining and developing a variety of kits including book club kits, storytime kits, Lego and Duplo kits, Escape Experience kits, and tech kits; use management software for the 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 directory guidelines (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 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; 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; submit reports, attend virtual and in‑person meetings, serve on committees when available; assess projects and program decisions and make strategic decisions about adding or sunsetting programs.
• Maintain, develop, and nurture partnerships with area agencies focused on writing, literacy, literature, local authors, and literary heritage, including 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, planning meetings, coordinating award cycle duties, publicizing and communicating award information, managing relationships with publishers, releasing a program guide annually, and developing 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.

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

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

Benefits

Comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to :

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Government Administration

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